Language vs. Reality: Why Language Is Good for Lawyers and Bad for Scientists

Language vs.

Reality is a groundbreaking exploration of the science underlying the bugs and features of humankind’s greatest invention - language.

This book delves into the tenuous relationship between language and reality, detailing the array of effects language has on our memory, attention, and reasoning.

With a lively and engaging writing style, N.

J.

Enfield offers a comprehensive examination of how language shapes our understanding of the world, including its power in shaping narratives and storytelling, as well as its potential for misdirection and manipulation.

This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the true nature of language and its impact on human cognition, making it an indispensable tool for tackling our most pressing challenges in the modern world.