13/09/2024
Hi all - this is a shameless plug for my new book ‘Humanise: how knowing ourselves could change the world’, which is out on 25th October 2024 in paperback and e-book formats! The e-book can be pre-ordered now here – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DGV91TTV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9C3SLNPGFY7L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5eumjbEh-1Lsvzb7A-lwBw.gNiOf0v4fPNTJlZ8MskWVeMgA8AOQZftpveVUvFTjK0&dib_tag=se&keywords=humanise+docwra&qid=1726212556&sprefix=humanise+docwra%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1
‘Humanise’ is a popular psychology book that challenges our view of the creatures we are, the problems we face as a species and how we might build a better world. It’s been a mammoth task to write it over the last year or so, but I’m very proud of it. Here’s a quick summary of the book:
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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 disinformation 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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I’m doing a couple of online talks around the launch to promote the book, where everyone is welcome. The links to book (free) tickets are:
28th October 8pm BST – click here for tickets https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-and-talk-humanise-by-richard-docwra-tickets-949723016107?aff=oddtdtcreator
30th October 8pm BST – click here for tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-and-talk-2-humanise-by-richard-docwra-tickets-949849213567?aff=oddtdtcreator
That’s it for now - I’ll be in touch again when the book is published in late October, with a quick update and a buying link for the print edition! If you can help to spread the word about it in the meantime that would be much appreciated - many thanks! ###
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...
