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A brutally honest look at the fakeness that has infected modern society. Everyday interactions to social media, food to films, politics to people–they’re all fake as f*ck! Carl Vernon pulls no punches in this eye-opening exploration of why we've become so disconnected from authenticity.

Karriere machen, ohne sich zu verbiegen–geht das? Dieses Buch zeigt, wie man durch geschickte Kommunikation und gezielte Selbstinszenierung in der Arbeitswelt erfolgreich sein kann. Es geht um mehr als nur um leere Floskeln: Hier erfährst du, wie du mit überzeugender Rhetorik, gezieltem Smalltalk und strategischem Netzwerken deine Ziele erreichst. Ob beim ersten Eindruck, im Gespräch mit dem Chef oder bei der Selbstpräsentation in Meetings–mit praktischen Tipps, unterhaltsamen Beispielen und überraschenden Tricks lernst du, wie du in jeder Situation die richtigen Karten ausspielst.

Step into a gripping true crime history where audacious con artists manipulate human psychology to sell the ultimate lie. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or a deeply focused learning session, this fast-paced narrative exposes how brilliant frauds have continuously outsmarted the greatest...

Corona ist eine Erfindung der Pharmaindustrie! Menschen, die daran erkranken, müssen so für ihre Sünden büßen! Oder: Das Virus wurde in chinesischen Geheimlaboren gezüchtet! Verschwörungstheorien verbreiten sich nicht nur im Netz wie Lauffeuer und sind schon lange kein Randphänomen mehr. Katharina Nocun und Pia Lamberty beschreiben, wie sich Menschen aus der Mitte der Gesellschaft durch Verschwörungstheorien radikalisieren und die Demokratie als Ganzes ablehnen. Welche Rolle spielen neue Medien in diesem Prozess?

Por que será que acreditamos em informações erradas e, mais que isso, as buscamos e espalhamos? O que acontece quando uma pessoa aparentemente racional começa a cogitar, adotar e então defender crenças irracionais? Meu objetivo aqui é mostrar como qualquer um, sob determinadas circunstâncias, pode acabar caindo nessa armadilha. É mais fácil pensar no assunto como algo que acontece com outras pessoas. Mas este audiolivro também fala sobre cada um de nós. Sobre como formamos nossas certezas e as consolidamos, defendemos e difundimos.

Fenemies is a raw, honest exploration of the hidden relationships that quietly shape our lives — the people who smile in your face, celebrate your wins, but secretly compete with you, undermine you, and benefit from your downfall. This book exposes the psychology behind fake support, silent jealousy, and disguised hostility. It breaks down how friends can become obstacles, how emotional manipulation hides behind loyalty, and how proximity to the wrong people can drain your energy, confidence, and future without you even realizing it.

Is it possible to think clearly in a world built to trick you? Yes, it is. Learn how to catch a lie before it reaches you, and question a claim before it becomes your belief. Stop Being Fooled isn't a normal book on fake news or media literacy. Yes, it covers all of that: doctored photos, cherry-picked statistics, AI-generated content. But this book goes deeper. It's about how your own brain is wired to be fooled in the first place. Your mind doesn't passively record the world.