Heffernan, Margaret
Wilful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471180804
- author:
- Heffernan, Margaret
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.7 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Personal Growth,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Wilful Blindness: Why We Ignore the Obvious by Margaret Heffernan The phenomenon of wilful blindness is a puzzling one. We turn a blind eye to impending personal tragedies, corporate collapses, and even crimes against humanity. But why do we do so? Drawing on studies by psychologists and neuroscientists, as well as interviews with business leaders, whistle blowers, and white collar criminals, Heffernan explores the reasons behind this blindness. Our tendency to ignore uncomfortable truths is driven by a desire for safety, avoiding conflict, reducing anxiety, and protecting prestige. While these motivations may provide temporary relief, they ultimately lead to consequences we don't see. By examining our biases, encouraging debate, discouraging conformity, and tackling difficult problems head-on, Heffernan shows how greater understanding can lead to solutions and a more proactive approach. Heffernan's insightful analysis offers a compelling explanation for the widespread phenomenon of wilful blindness, and provides a roadmap for change.
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