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The Science of Fear: How the Culture of Fear Manipulates Your Brain"An invaluable resource for anyone who aspires to think clearly" (The Guardian) from the New York Times bestselling author of Superforecasting and Future Babble From terror attacks to collapsing economies, from painkiller epidemics to mass gun violence and poisonous toys from China, our list of fears seems to be exploding. Yet we are the safest and healthiest humans in history. Why are we so worried? The Science of Fear is an introduction to the new
"An invaluable resource for anyone who aspires to think clearly" (The Guardian) from the New York Times bestselling author of Superforecasting and Future BabbleFrom terror attacks to collapsing economies, from painkiller epidemics to mass gun violence and poisonous toys from China, our list of fears seems to be exploding. Yet we are the safest and healthiest humans in history. Why are we so worried? The Science of Fear is an introduction to the new brain science of risk, dissecting the fears that misguide and manipulate us every day. Award-winning journalist Dan Gardner demonstrates how irrational fear springs from the ways humans miscalculate risks based on our hunter-gatherer brains. With the exclusive cooperation of risk-science pioneer Paul Slovic and other leading experts, Gardner reveals how our "gut" reactions lead us astray. Understanding our irrational fears frees us from political and corporate manipulation, and makes our choices better. Ultimately, The Science of Fear will make you brave. "Excellent... Analyzes everything from the media's predilection for irrational scare stories to the cynical use of fear by politicians... A] cheery corrective to modern paranoia."--The Economist "An entertaining, often jolting account of why trivial risks terrify us, even as we engage in wildly dangerous activities with hardly a qualm."--Kirkus (starred review) "Elegantly weaves academic research and everyday experience, exposing the secrets of emotion and reason, and the essential roles they play on our lives. An excellent book."--Dan Ariely, New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Plume Books
Published: 06/01/2009
ISBN: 9780452295469
Pages: 351
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.90d
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★★★★★ 5
Toeless wonders. Love em!
Color: Classic Color
Not gonna lie. These are a God sent when you have an issue with your toes. I hate my toes feeling constricted so these are phenomenal! Comfortable and well worth the money. I also like my socks thin. If you wear boots or hightops, these might not be what your looking for. I do adore the different shades and you can wear them one way or the other as one side is longer. If worn one way, they are higher up the ankle and vice versa.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Sheet protectors
Color: Retro Color
Love these at night when I put lotion or Vaseline on my heels to protect my sheets from oil stains. Would
Buy again.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
no toes covered
Color: Classic Color
i love these socks but there is room for improvement. The top and bottom band make indentions when i wear very long. A smooth stretchy bottom and top would be nice. i wouldn’t recommend for diabetics because of the indentions they make. They are fairly comfortable. But if not pulled on right you will walk on the band and it digs in a little. Also after awhile the top slides down and the foot part slides back. i have to keep readjusting. The material itself is soft. I am wearing and i like them but if i want more i will look for some without the elastic bands top and bottom. I dont like socks because my toes are sensitive and i am more comfortable without my toes covered. These are working for me now. In future will look for something similar.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Toes are grateful
Color: Fresh Color
I generally need more toe room in my shoes, but I don't need wider shoes. These are perfect for that. I took off one star because as I wash them , some of the stitching is coming undone. It doesn't seem to make a huge difference, however, so I still wear them. They are way too comfy to give up !
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
★★★★★ 3
They fray and unravel after a few washings.
Color: Classic Color
They are exactly what I needed but after a few washings they started to fray and unravel. Also I was looking for black and had to buy the 4 different colors.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025