7 Laws of Magical Thinking

Why do rational people buy notions that seem utterly incredulous? (And that includes you.)Everyone even the most jaded and sceptical believes in magic, in the form of luck, mind over matter, the power of similarities, jinxes, and destiny. In this wonderful exploration of psychology, Matthew Hutson takes us on a fascinating tour of magical thinking in everyday life, revealing the healing power of John Lennons piano; the reason gamblers kiss their tickets; and why admitting you have no free will staves off addiction.