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An insightful, interdisciplinary exploration of the invisible glue that holds human society together. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Liars and outliers.
- intellectually stimulating
- curious
- expansive
- reflective
- 01
Secrets and Lies
Bruce Schneier · 2000
A sobering, accessible reality check that strips away the illusion of digital safety and replaces it with practical vigilance.
- 02
Everybody lies
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
An eye-opening exploration of the digital footprints that reveal what society is really thinking when no one is looking.
- 03
The misinformation age
Cailin O'Connor
An analytical deep dive into the social machinery that allows false beliefs to thrive in the modern world.
- 04
The honest truth about dishonesty
Dan Ariely
A playful, eye-opening exploration of the little lies we tell ourselves and the surprising ways our moral compasses go astray.
- 05
The Art of Deception
Kevin D. Mitnick and William L. Simon
A thrilling, eye-opening masterclass in human manipulation that will leave you questioning the security of every phone call and email.
- 06
Data and Goliath
Bruce Schneier
A sobering, meticulously documented wake-up call about the invisible webs of surveillance that track our every digital and physical move.
- 07
Spy the lie
Philip Houston
A fascinating, practical masterclass in reading between the lines of human behavior, taught through the thrilling lens of espionage.
- 08
Post-truth
Lee C. McIntyre
A sobering but empowering intellectual toolkit for navigating an era where feelings are weaponized against facts.
- 09
Social Engineering
Christopher Hadnagy
A fascinating, slightly unsettling dive into the psychological exploits that bypass the human firewall.
- 10
Calling Bullshit
Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West
A witty, empowering toolkit for cutting through the noise of a data-drenched world.
- 11
The half-life of facts
Samuel Arbesman
A reassuring and fascinating exploration of why what we know is always changing, and how to find comfort in the predictable rhythms of discovery.
- 12
Social Intelligence
Daniel Goleman · 2006
An illuminating journey into the hidden neural pathways that make us fundamentally wired for human connection.
