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Evan Davis is a British economist, journalist, and broadcaster known for his work on BBC programs such as 'Newsnight' and 'Dragons' Den'. He has written several books on economics and social issues, combining analytical insight with accessible commentary.

Known for: Post-Truth: Why We Have Reached Peak Bullshit and What We Can Do About It

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Post-Truth: Why We Have Reached Peak Bullshit and What We Can Do About It

Post-Truth: Why We Have Reached Peak Bullshit and What We Can Do About It

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In this book, Evan Davis explores the cultural and psychological forces that have led to the rise of 'post-truth'—a world where emotion and belief often outweigh evidence and reason. Drawing on examples from politics, media, and everyday life, Davis examines how misinformation spreads and what individuals and societies can do to restore trust and rational discourse.

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Historical Context: A Culture of Spin Before the Storm

Before we blame the internet or politicians for creating post-truth, we should remember that persuasion and deception have always walked beside power. From the propaganda of wartime governments to the subtle public relations of corporations, the boundary between truth and distortion has long been po...

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The Role of Emotion: Why Feeling Beats Fact

Our minds are not cold calculating machines; they are emotional heat engines. Every political campaigner, advertiser, and media strategist knows this. One of the foundations of the post-truth condition lies in our cognitive architecture: we crave stories that make us feel something. When a factual a...

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Evan Davis is a British economist, journalist, and broadcaster known for his work on BBC programs such as 'Newsnight' and 'Dragons' Den'. He has written several books on economics and social issues, combining analytical insight with accessible commentary.

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