The Man Who Lied to His Laptop - What We Can Learn About Ourselves from Our Machines

Exploring the nuanced interplay between humans and technology, this book reveals how our interactions with computers, smartphones, and other digital devices mirror—and sometimes magnify—our fundamental social behaviors. Drawing on decades of research, the authors demonstrate that people unconsciously apply human social rules to machines, leading to unexpected outcomes in communication, productivity, and emotional response. By examining these dynamics, readers gain a deeper understanding of both the technology they use and the psychology that drives their own actions.

• Humans instinctively treat computers and digital assistants as social actors, responding to them with politeness,...

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