Calling Bullshit

Name: Calling Bullshit
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The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World

By Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West

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Calling Bullshit by Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West explores the pervasive nature of misinformation in today's world. It offers readers tools to detect and dismantle false information and misleading data. By examining various examples from media, social platforms, and academic research, the authors provide a framework for critical thinking and scrutiny against deception in the information age.
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You might enjoy this science and nature read if you're curious about how to discern truth from misinformation in the modern world. Through a blend of humour and rigorous analysis, the authors teach you how to critically evaluate data, helping you navigate the complexities of misleading information. It's perfect for anyone eager to sharpen their critical thinking skills in the age of information overload.

Calling Bullshit

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We think we know bullshit when we hear it, but do we? A spotter's guide to bullshit in the wild from two brilliantly contrarian scientists.

The world is awash in bullshit, and we're drowning in it. Politicians are unconstrained by facts. Science is conducted by press release. Start-up culture elevates hype to high art. These days, calling bullshit is a noble act.

Calling Bullshit gives us the tools to see through the obfuscations, deliberate and careless, that dominate every realm of our lives. In this lively guide, biologist Carl Bergstrom and statistician Jevin West show that calling bullshit is crucial to a properly functioning social group, whether it be a circle of friends, a community of researchers, or the citizens of a nation.

Through six rules of thumb, they help us recognize bullshit whenever and wherever we encounter it - even within ourselves - and explain it to a crystal-loving aunt or casually racist grandfather.

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Calling Bullshit by Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West receives high praise for its enlightening approach to identifying and resisting misinformation. Critics commend its empowering insights, practical guidance, and clever anecdotes, making it essential reading for anyone navigating today's information landscape. The book offers readers the tools to discern truth from falsehood in a world rife with dubious data, and it's recommended as both an educational and entertaining read.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780141987057

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Jevin D. West (Author) Jevin West is a data scientist and Associate Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington. He is Director of the Center for an Informed Public and co-founder of the DataLab. His research focuses on misinformation in science and society. Carl T. Bergstrom (Author) Carl Theodore Bergstrom is a theoretical and evolutionary biologist and a professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. His research focuses on the flow of information through biological and social networks.