The Truth Detective by Alex O'Brien
The Truth Detective by Alex O'Brien is a brilliant guide to understanding how to think clearly, question confidently, and detect deception in an age overflowing with misinformation. Drawing from game theory, psychology, and real-world case studies, O'Brien equips readers with practical tools to recognise manipulation, sharpen reasoning, and uncover the truth.
Whether it's politics, advertising, or everyday conversations, this book empowers you to see through spin, avoid traps, and think like a logician or even a poker champion.
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Perfect for fans of Thinking, Fast and Slow, The Art of Thinking Clearly, and Calling Bullsht*, this is a must-have for critical thinkers and truth-seekers.
Why The Truth Detective is a Must-Read:
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Teaches Critical Thinking: Learn to ask the right questions in any context.
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Real-World Relevance: Tackle misinformation, bias, and persuasion head-on.
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Game Theory Insights: Strategies from poker tables to political debates.
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Accessible & Engaging: Clear, smart writing with relatable examples.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"The truth is rarely shouted. It’s usually uncovered piece by piece."
Translation (Sinhala):
"සත්යය බොහෝවිට සීරුමාරුවෙන් පැවසෙන්නේ නැහැ එය අඩු අඩු ලෙස අනාවරණය වේ."
Translation (Tamil):
"உண்மை பெரும்பாலும் கூச்சலிடப்படாது அது துண்டு துண்டாக வெளிவரும்."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can order The Truth Detective by Alex O'Brien online at Booxworm.lk or pick it up from our Colombo bookstore. See through the noise and uncover the facts.
Physical Store Location:
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