
The Quick Fix
Why Fad Psychology Can't Cure Our Social Ills
A critique of popular psychology and social science trends that promise simple solutions to complex societal problems. The book examines how fads like power posing and implicit bias training often lack rigorous evidence and can do more harm than good.
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Mentioned 1× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 1 episode, most recently on Jul 13, 2021.
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