The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking
| Author | : Matthew Hutson |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 314 |
| Release | : 2012-07-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781780741093 |
| ISBN-13 | : 178074109X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (09X Downloads) |
Download or read book The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking written by Matthew Hutson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do rational people buy notions that seem utterly incredulous? (And that includes you.) Everyone – even the most jaded and sceptical – believes in ‘magic’, in the form of luck, mind over matter, the power of similarities, jinxes, and destiny. In this wonderful exploration of psychology, Matthew Hutson takes us on a fascinating tour of magical thinking in everyday life, revealing the healing power of John Lennon’s piano; the reason gamblers kiss their tickets; and why admitting you have no free will staves off addiction.
