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Why a glowing book quote can be so persuasive

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We somehow still trust the random glowing text pasted onto the cover of a paperback, entirely ignoring the fact that those quotes were provided by the author's direct friends. One massive bold word calling it 'astonishing' is usually enough to guarantee a purchase.

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