Amanda Montell is back again with an incredibly well researched and written study on the sociological impact of language and its psychological impact on us as a society.. The Age of Magical Overthinking is a study on cognitive biases and how they consciously and subconsciously impact our modern media overconsumption frenzied culture. Montell’s storytelling is magical in of itself, as she weaves personal  (and often hilarious) narrative and anecdotes with fascinating psychological and sociological research findings to provide the reader with a palatable thought provoking take on our current post-pandemic culture. 

 

As someone who studied sociology and psychology;  I know I have a biased interest in studies such as this but I have to applaud Montell’s ability in producing such a thought provoking and approachable case study on cognitive bias that will resonate with anyone that finds themselves doom scrolling and questioning the information overload that is shoved down our throats through social media, news outlets and even backyard barbeques.. Amanda Montell is a phenomenal story teller and is hands down my favorite non-fiction author. 

 

Thank you so much to Atria Books and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I have already purchased a physical version of this book so that I can highlight and tab the hell out of it because I foresee myself coming back to this one often.