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Liars and Outliers
Enabling the Trust that Society Needs to Thrive
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In today's hyper-connected society, understanding the mechanisms of trust is crucial. Issues of trust are critical to solving problems as diverse as corporate responsibility, global warming, and the political system. In this insightful and entertaining book, Schneier weaves together ideas from across the social and biological...
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In today's hyper-connected society, understanding the mechanisms of trust is crucial. Issues of trust are critical to solving problems as diverse as corporate responsibility, global warming, and the political system.
In this insightful and entertaining book, Schneier weaves together ideas from across the social and biological sciences to explain how society induces trust. He shows the unique role of trust in facilitating and stabilizing human society. He discusses why and how trust has evolved, why it works the way it does, and the ways the information society is changing everything.
Explore these themes in Liars and Outliers, where Schneier delves into the intricate dynamics of trust in our modern world.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781394375288
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 October 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
About the Author
BRUCE SCHNEIER is an internationally renowned security technologist who studies the human side of security. A prolific author, he has written hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers, as well as fourteen books that together have sold more than 400,000 copies. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, and is regularly quoted in the press.
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