Humans have many flaws: some more than others. We fail to miss some of the most obvious influences on our daily decision making. Something as small as an advertisement or a first impression can be the deal breaker when it comes to buying an item or judging someone. Our brains play little tricks on us without us knowing even the slightest. These tricks are the topic of David McRaney’s book: “You Are Not So Smart.” In his book, McRaney dissolves common misconceptions about the way our brains function. Within 48 chapters, he reveals the truth behind influences on our decision making by providing scientific anecdotes, immersing the reader within hypothetical situations, and utilizing rhetorical questions aimed to acknowledge the gaps in the human
