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Do you think you understand people? Think again. Most of us have a completely inaccurate picture of how we, and other human beings, think and behave. This leads us to set unrealistic expectations for ourselves, build societies that actually harm us, and struggle to solve the major problems facing our species. In this ground-breaking book, Richard Docwra reveals the astonishing truth about how human beings think and behave and shows how this knowledge could help us address some of our biggest challenges, from violence to climate change, and build a better future. It argues that we need to humanise the societies we have built around us if we are to flourish and survive as a species. It is a book of big ideas that will challenge your most cherished beliefs about yourself, and the ideas, institutions and societies that surround you.

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Richard Docwra is a writer, coach and consultant aiming to apply his postgraduate academic background in psychology and philosophy to make the world and people's lives better. He's produced books, guides, podcasts and other publications on a wide range of topics. His books include Life - and how to think about it and Modern life - as good as it gets?, and his articles have appeared in a range of magazines and websites. He is also the host of podcasts 'Humans & Hope', 'The Big Questions with Copson and Docwra' and 'Making the world better'.Richard also provides consultancy to organisations and movements seeking to change the world for the better. He is the founder and director of social change agency ChangeStar, as well as the not-for-profit organisation Life Squared, which helps people navigate the complexity of life so they can live in a happier, wiser and more meaningful way.Visit www.richarddocwra.com and www.lifesquared.org.uk for more details and free resources.

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