How Long to Read Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain
By Shankar Vedantam
How Long Does it Take to Read Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain?
It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain by Shankar Vedantam
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
From the New York Times best-selling author and host of Hidden Brain comes a thought-provoking look at the role of self-deception in human flourishing. Self-deception does terrible harm to us, to our communities, and to the planet. But if it is so bad for us, why is it ubiquitous? In Useful Delusions, Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler argue that, paradoxically, self-deception can also play a vital role in our success and well-being. The lies we tell ourselves sustain our daily interactions with friends, lovers, and coworkers. They can explain why some people live longer than others, why some...
How long is Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain?
Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain by Shankar Vedantam is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.
This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain aloud.
What Reading Level is Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain?
Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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