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The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking

How Irrationality Makes us Happy, Healthy, and Sane

Published by Oneworld Publications
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

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.

About The Author

Matthew Hutson is former News Editor at Psychology Today. He has written for a range of magazines, including Wired, Discover, and the New York Times Magazine. This is his first book.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Oneworld Publications (July 1, 2012)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781780741093

Raves and Reviews

‘This book is a remarkably creative synthesis of the science behind magical thinking, threaded through with a very personal narrative that engaged the reader.’

– BBC Focus

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