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A chilling, mirror-holding exploration of the invisible forces that can turn ordinary people into monsters. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Lucifer Effect.
- unsettling
- chilling
- thought-provoking
- oppressive
- 01
The power paradox
Dacher Keltner
A paradigm-shifting exploration of influence that proves empathy, not ruthlessness, is the true source of enduring power.
- 02
Evil
Julia Shaw
A provocative, science-backed exploration that dismantles our cultural assumptions about what makes a person truly monstrous.
- 03
The better angels of our nature
Steven Pinker
A sweeping, data-driven journey through the darkest chapters of human history that ultimately builds a profound case for optimism.
- 04
The marshmallow test
Walter Mischel
A warm, scientifically grounded exploration of why we give in to temptation and how we can learn to wait for the sweeter reward.
- 05
Our Inner Ape
Frans de Waal · 2005
A hopeful, scientifically grounded exploration of the primate heritage that shapes both our darkest impulses and our highest moral capacities.
- 06
Influence
Robert B. Cialdini
An eye-opening, slightly unsettling peek behind the curtain of human behavior that forever changes how you view a sales pitch.
- 07
The how of happiness
Sonja Lyubomirsky
A scientifically grounded, deeply encouraging roadmap to taking the reins of your own well-being.
- 08
The willpower instinct
Kelly McGonigal
A compassionate, science-backed roadmap to understanding your own mind and gently steering it toward your goals without the guilt trip.
- 09
Predictably Irrational
Dan Ariely
A playful, eye-opening tour through the hidden forces that secretly pull the strings of our daily decisions.
- 10
Stumbling on happiness
Daniel Gilbert
A hilarious and humbling tour through the blind spots of the human mind that will make you rethink everything you thought you wanted.
- 11
Sway
Ori Brafman
A fascinating, anecdote-rich exploration of the invisible psychological currents that hijack our rational decision-making.
- 12
The Psychopath Test
Jon Ronson
A darkly funny, slightly paranoid plunge into the blurry line between eccentricity and clinical madness.
