Haywire

Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire: A 500-Year History is an insightful and engaging book that offers a comprehensive account of the history of American culture and society. Through an analysis of the past five centuries, author Kurt Andersen chronicles how superstition, pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, and other forms of irrational behavior have been woven into the fabric of American life and culture. The book provides a compelling look at the way in which we have become increasingly susceptible to “fantasy” and how it has shaped our collective psyche. Andersen’s research is thorough, his writing style is engaging, and his conclusions thought-provoking. If you’re looking for an in-depth exploration of the role fantasy has played in shaping our present reality, then Fantasyland is a must-read.