A new book has come out that argues that much of the history we know is wrong.
To be clear, I have not read this book yet, but, since it confirms my beliefs, I don't think I have to read it myself [tongue firmly in cheek]. Indeed, I forget who told me of the distinction between books I have read and books I have read myself, but it is a useful one that captures how we absorb information--often indirectly.
"In other words, when it comes to history, we prefer to believe what suits us."
To be clear, I have not read this book yet, but, since it confirms my beliefs, I don't think I have to read it myself [tongue firmly in cheek]. Indeed, I forget who told me of the distinction between books I have read and books I have read myself, but it is a useful one that captures how we absorb information--often indirectly.
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