The Uses of Delusion
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What’s it about?
A counterintuitive exploration of how self-deception, optimism bias, and positive illusions are essential tools for resilience, success, and love.
You’ll learn
- Why optimism bias fuels ambition
- How illusion of control reduces anxiety
- The role of positive illusions in love
- When delusion helps vs. harms