Quirkology
Feb 19, 2010 Comedy, Learning and Knowledge, Science and Technology, Self Help & Personal Training, Skeptical books
If I were to ask you whether you would rather wear a sweater covered in dog feces, or a nice, clean one previously worn by a horrific mass murderer, what would you answer (other than “is there something wrong with you”)?
How about if I were to offer evidence that your starsign CAN reflect your personality in some way – but not because the constellations themselves have made any difference whatsoever?
Quirkology uses psychology, scientific studies and a liberal splash of humour to reveal some of the strangest, most unlikely things that effect us in ways that seem completely counter-intuitive and breathtakingly unlikely, as well as the methodology for what might be some of the oddest studies of all time.
Quirkology remains the most outstanding, most hilarious psychology book I have ever read. I suggest you read it, too.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Read this book not too long ago – VERY interesting, and highly recommended!
..also, I seem to be in the minority that would prefer to wear the sweater of the mass murderer…
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February 19th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
This book is excellent and should be compulsory reading in schools.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Quirkology is a fun light read and you can incorporate some things into your life, which is nice – it’s good for making conversation in itself actually. Although I know Wiseman’s claims are all verified by science etc, I don’t think it’s actually meant to be taken too seriously. You would have to be shallow to judge somebody on the basis of the way they traced a Q on their forehead!
February 20th, 2010 at 1:50 am
I’d prefer the murdersweater too, personally.