The Validation Economy
When Being Right Feels Better Than Finding Out
A field guide to the difference between feeling informed and finding out.
Why this matters.
When polished answers arrive faster than their evidence, the risk is not a universal loss of intelligence. It is misplaced confidence. The book follows that tension through search, AI advice, cognitive outsourcing, and practical design choices that make verification possible.
Who it's for
A thoughtful choice for executives, educators, strategists and curious readers examining how tools shape human judgment.
About this edition
The website edition is labeled TDGv 5.0; a separate v6.0 print release is referenced by the author. Live retail metadata has not been independently confirmed. Storefront listing supplied Nov 13, 2026: Paperback $9.99.
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