{"title":"Nick Chater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Chater\u003c\/strong\u003e offers thought-provoking works that explore the complexities of human behaviour and language. His books invite readers to reconsider everyday assumptions, blending insights from psychology, linguistics, and social science to illuminate how we think and communicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom understanding decision-making in \u003cem\u003eIt’s On You\u003c\/em\u003e to uncovering the playful nature of speech in \u003cem\u003eThe Language Game\u003c\/em\u003e, Chater’s writing is engaging and accessible, perfect for those interested in the workings of the mind and the subtle dynamics behind human interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-language-game-by-morten-h-christiansen-9781804991008","title":"The Language Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is language? Why do we have it? Where does it come from? 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