One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

Have you ever watched a public disaster unfold and wondered how so many people could be so wrong for so long? This book explores the psychology of collective denial and how societies rewrite history to absolve themselves, showing you why we are all susceptible to mass delusion. You'll discover the four key stages of societal self-deception, from initial dismissal to eventual, collective amnesia. El Akkad's analysis provides a critical lens to understand current events, helping you spot the patterns of denial in real-time and question the narratives you're told.

Omar El Akkad is an award-winning journalist and author whose debut novel, American War, was an international bestseller and won the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award. His unique perspective was forged over a decade reporting from conflict zones like Afghanistan, Guantánamo Bay, and the Ferguson protests for The Globe and Mail. This firsthand experience with the front lines of human division and political unrest directly informs the powerful insights found within his work.