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The Heretics

Adventures with the Enemies of Science

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The Heretics

By: Will Storr
Narrated by: Ben Allen
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Why do obviously intelligent people believe things in spite of the evidence against them?

Will Storr has travelled across the world to meet an extraordinary cast of modern heretics in order to answer this question. He goes on a tour of Holocaust sites with David Irving and a band of neo-Nazis, experiences his own murder during 'past-life regression' hypnosis, takes part in a mass homeopathic overdose, and investigates a new disease affecting tens of thousands of people - a disease that doesn't actually exist.

Using a unique mix of personal memoir, investigative journalism and the latest research from neuroscience and experimental psychology, Storr reveals why the facts just won't convince some people and how the neurological 'hero-maker' inside all of us can so easily lead to self-deception and science denial. The Heretics will change the way you think about thinking.

©2013 Will Storr (P)2019 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Discrimination Health Mental Health

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Critic reviews

"Will Storr is a versatile, imaginative, committed long-form journalist with a populist touch. He is often brave with regard to his article choices... a talented, ambitious writer." (Independent)

"An investigation not only of outlandish belief systems, but of all belief systems... engaging." (Sunday Times)

"Storr can open chapters like a stage conjurer, and his prose has an easy, laconic style embracing Jon Ronson's taste for the fabulously weird and Louis Theroux's ability to put his subjects at ease. He is a funny and companionable guide...[who] confounds expectations." (Guardian)
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it is a fascinating dive into a complex subject. we're interesting subjects of research, and a honest account of human weaknesses.

brilliant writing and narrative.

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great narration. very well thought out book. easy to listen to. totally recommended. will storr is a great journalist.

a book on human nature

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I read this under the title ‘The Heretics’. A fabulous book. Very entertaining. I love the way Storr flings the reader from one conclusion to the opposite and back again. Basically, we’re all flawed and can only ever hope to be wrong. It didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know or at least suspected (unless that’s just another story I tell myself!). Very honest and insightful.

Very honest and insightful.

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Didn't expect anything less after reading Selfie from the same author. Great book! Very enjoyable ending. Narator was very good too!!

It opens up your mind. Didn't expect any less!

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Loves how this author maintained a sense of humility, doubt and personal awareness esp in the interviews. Poignant end chapter.

Fantastic demo of humility

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What a great book. Loved every single chapter. Captivating, interesting and perfectly centred. Highly recommended.

Fantastic

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