About the Book: Mental Immunity Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search
for a Better Way to Think
Why does misinformation thoroughly unhinge some but barely affect others? It
turns out minds have immune systems all their own: evolved defenses that
sometimes function brilliantly—but other times fail in spectacular fashion. And
now, scientists are unlocking their secrets. The insights of cognitive
immunologists are helping millions become happier, betterfunctioning human
beings. Theyre helping societies around the world tame the crazy unleashed by
24/7 internet connectivity. Mental Immunity brings a message of hope: our
turbulent information environments dont have to leave us dispirited, lonely, and
despondent. We dont have to