If you have a teen who thinks they want to go into law, journalism, or politics, hand them this. It’s the ultimate 'red pill' for understanding how institutions fail. It's old, sure, but the lessons about confirmation bias are more relevant now in the age of AI slop than they were when the book came out.
It’s not 'fun' reading, but it is 'essential' reading for anyone trying to build a brain that can't be easily fooled. Just be prepared for some follow-up questions about why the adults in charge didn't just, you know, check the facts.




