The truth is often less attractive than a lie. This is probably why we so often try not to notice it and see only what we want. So our beliefs remain unchanged, but false. Unfortunately, what is rational, familiar and convenient is not always true. This is the paradox of human perception and evolution, which German neuroscientist Kai Schreiber proposes to resolve. His book is a fascinating guide to the labyrinth of thinking, philosophical mysteries, psychology and modern culture, which will not leave indifferent all those who want to see and understand the world as it really is.