Language vs. Reality

Dive into the fascinating world of language with this book that explores how it both plays and shapes our reality. Discover the science behind the bugs and features of humankind's greatest invention and why it is better at persuasion than representing reality. From the tenuous relationship between language and reality to its effects on memory, attention, and reasoning, this book offers a lively exploration of the power of language in narratives, storytelling, politics, and conspiracy theories. Written by a language researcher with over 20 years of experience, this book offers insights on human cognitive bias, media spin, persuasion, and the role of words in our thinking.