The Psychology of Secrets

My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers

De: Andrew Gold

Narrado por: Andrew Gold

This audio edition is read by the author, Andrew Gold, and includes an exclusive author Q&A.

"Andrew Gold is the new Jon Ronson. Smart, funny, brave and deeply thoughtful, The Psychology of Secrets is an absolute must read" - Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game and The Science of Storytelling

--

Cult leaders, murderers, psychopaths – and you. Take a deep dive into the bizarre psychology of secrecy with Andrew Gold, award-winning investigative journalist and host of On the Edge With Andrew Gold.

We all keep secrets. 97 per cent of us are hiding a secret right now, and on average we each hold thirteen at any one time. There’s a one-in-two chance that those secrets involve a breach of trust, a lie or a financial impropriety. They are the stuff of gossip, of novels and of classic dramas; secrets form a major part of our hidden inner lives.

Andrew Gold knows this better than anyone. As a public figure, he has found himself the unwitting recipient of hundreds of strangers' most private revelations. This set him on a journey to understand this critical part of our societies and lives. Why do we keep secrets? Why are we fascinated by those of others? What happens to our mind when we confess?

Drawing from psychology, history, social science, philosophy and personal interviews, The Psychology of Secrets is a rollicking journey through the history of secrecy.

--

"That Andrew Gold is a truly edgy journalist, broadcaster and now writer is - but should not be - one of our culture’s best kept secrets" - David Baddiel, bestselling author of The God Desire

Reseñas de la Crítica

Andrew Gold is the new Jon Ronson. Smart, funny, brave and deeply thoughtful, The Psychology of Secrets is an absolute must read (Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game and The Science of Storytelling)

Andrew Gold is - but should not be - one of our culture’s best kept secrets. He is a truly edgy journalist, broadcaster and writer (David Baddiel, bestselling author of The God Desire)

Once I hear something not true I stopped

The narrator reads with an almost angry tone I thought. That wasn’t appealing to me. But I was interested in the topic. But as he started he spoke with authority on some a religion, quoting someone whose narrative was not true. I know from personal experience. But he speaks as though it were true, because thats what fit topic. Then I thought, well really, what I’m hearing is all the same. This couldn’t possibly be one isolated instance. So while things he was told may have been entertaining, it didn’t actually make it true. So my interest in hearing the remaining 11 hours was gone.
He has no doubt heard some entertaining things from various people. But how much was just stories made up from others? Or interpretation of the story that fit the topic. I just lost interest at that point and I’m sorry I bought the book.

Karen from Lisbon

Very much enjoying this. The anecdotes are interesting as is the analysis of secrets through time. Love it!

Podcasters playing off of each other for "likes"

This was such an enlightening book. I won't watch reality shows because I know that they are just choreographed.
But, I've been watching quite a few podcasts, especially the Scientology protesters, and I didn't even think about them choreographing with each other.
Now, that's making me second guess myself.

A fascinating look into the history of secrecy from ancient times to modern society.

There were some squeamish moments with the blood and gush of rupshering eyeballs. And my own queasyness at knowing and holding onto others' secrets. Wanting to know more even though it made me uncomfortable.

Didn't disappoint.

Very interesting idea for a book with lots of unique stories. Performance was good, and I'm glad Andrew's Australian accent is better then his American one.