About the book: 2020 / Critical thinking is a key skill of the 21st century, which allows you not to drown in the endless ocean of information, to separate truth from lies, make balanced and rational decisions and use logic when necessary. Nikita Nepryakhin’s new book is a fascinating journey through the world of illusions and the labyrinth of the peculiarities of thinking, which provides answers to many questions. Why do we believe in all this nonsense? Why do people have so many prejudices? What is mystical thinking? What is the difference between science and obscurantism? How to separate truth from fakes and think flexibly and impartially? How to look into the future using abduction? The author gives readers specific applied tools: understanding their own and others’ cognitive distortions, the basics of formal and informal logic, the theory of argumentation, fact-checking technologies, decision-making algorithms and creative thinking. “The Anatomy of Delusions” is like a manual for debunking tricks: smart, detailed, and most importantly, understandable. The book describes the most popular myths and misconceptions in human history: from astrology and homeopathy to psychics and ghosts. “Anatomy of Misconceptions” is the first book on critical thinking written by a Russian author. In it you will find many real examples and cases, illustrations and studies, as well as practical exercises to consolidate the acquired knowledge in practice. This book can change your ideas about yourself and the world around you..