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The Heretics
- Adventures with the Enemies of Science
- Narrated by: Ben Allen
- Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Why do obviously intelligent people believe things in spite of the evidence against them?
Will Storr has travelled across the world to meet an extraordinary cast of modern heretics in order to answer this question. He goes on a tour of Holocaust sites with David Irving and a band of neo-Nazis, experiences his own murder during 'past-life regression' hypnosis, takes part in a mass homeopathic overdose, and investigates a new disease affecting tens of thousands of people - a disease that doesn't actually exist.
Using a unique mix of personal memoir, investigative journalism and the latest research from neuroscience and experimental psychology, Storr reveals why the facts just won't convince some people and how the neurological 'hero-maker' inside all of us can so easily lead to self-deception and science denial. The Heretics will change the way you think about thinking.
Critic reviews
"Will Storr is a versatile, imaginative, committed long-form journalist with a populist touch. He is often brave with regard to his article choices... a talented, ambitious writer." (Independent)
"An investigation not only of outlandish belief systems, but of all belief systems... engaging." (Sunday Times)
"Storr can open chapters like a stage conjurer, and his prose has an easy, laconic style embracing Jon Ronson's taste for the fabulously weird and Louis Theroux's ability to put his subjects at ease. He is a funny and companionable guide...[who] confounds expectations." (Guardian)
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- GrooveAmanda
- 04-07-22
a book on human nature
great narration. very well thought out book. easy to listen to. totally recommended. will storr is a great journalist.
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- Natalia
- 26-06-19
brilliant writing and narrative.
it is a fascinating dive into a complex subject. we're interesting subjects of research, and a honest account of human weaknesses.
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- favianna haliti
- 23-07-19
It opens up your mind. Didn't expect any less!
Didn't expect anything less after reading Selfie from the same author. Great book! Very enjoyable ending. Narator was very good too!!
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- Cebe Seren
- 03-06-22
Fantastic demo of humility
Loves how this author maintained a sense of humility, doubt and personal awareness esp in the interviews. Poignant end chapter.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-12-22
Fantastic
What a great book. Loved every single chapter. Captivating, interesting and perfectly centred. Highly recommended.
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