Ian Leslie Books
Ian Leslie works as an advertiser as well as a writer on culture and politics in The Guardian and The New Statesman. In addition, he is the author of the critically acclaimed book Born Liars: Why We Can’t Live Without Deceit.
What's Curious about?
Curious is all about one of the most fundamental forces for our success as well as our perception of the world around us: our curiosity. The book offers a unique look into how curiosity works, what you can do to nurture it and what sorts of behaviors stifle it.
Who should read Curious?
- Anyone who is interested in psychology
- Anyone who works in a knowledge-based field
- Anyone who is naturally inquisitive
What's Born Liars about?
Born Liars (2011) uncovers the truth about lying and the important role it plays in our lives. Far from being some undesirable glitch in the human system, lying has not only made us smarter but saved many lives and become an essential ingredient to our overall well-being. In these blinks, you’ll learn all about the history and neuroscience of fibbing, why it might be impossible to detect every lie and how central mendacity truly is to being human.
Who should read Born Liars?
- Anyone working with advertising
- Armchair psychologists and philosophers
- Cultural anthropologists