Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews: Book review of Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection – Readers’ Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest
Bastarache argues that the human mind, shaped by evolutionary processes, has an inherent tendency to create and believe in conspiracy theories. He examines the role of social and ancient cultures in shaping belief systems and our desire for control over the world. The book challenges readers from all backgrounds, urging a search for truth over acceptance of falsehoods. Bastarache’s bold approach to addressing a universal yet controversial subject shows a fearless commitment to intellectual honesty and I was absolutely fascinated by this exploration of why we want to believe in proposed ‘truths’ from cover to cover.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite