Everything Is Bullshit: The greatest scams on Earth revealed

by Priceonomics and Alex Mayyasi

Book Overview

Many of our society's most cherished traditions are actually based on historical accident, the prot motives of a few companies, or the agenda of someone who died long ago. A lot of what we believe and do is bullshit, yet we walk around thinking our way of doing things is inherently correct.Why do we exchange diamond engagement rings? Why is wine so expensive? How does art become "art"? Why do so many non-prots want us to donate cars to them? Why does...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692224963
• ISBN13: 9780692224960
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Priceonomics
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.7" x 5.3"