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Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a DataDriven World,New
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Bullshit isnt what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.A modern classic . . . a straighttalking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.WiredMisinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and its increasingly difficult to know whats true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. We are fairly well equipped to spot the sort of oldschool bullshit that is based in fancy rhetoric and weasel words, but most of us dont feel qualified to challenge the avalanche of newschool bullshit presented in the language of math, science, or statistics. In Calling Bullshit, Professors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West give us a set of powerful tools to cut through the most intimidating data.You dont need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems with data. Are the numbers or results too good or too dramatic to be true? Is the claim comparing like with like? Is it confirming your personal bias? Drawing on a deep well of expertise in statistics and computational biology, Bergstrom and West exuberantly unpack examples of selection bias and muddled data visualization, distinguish between correlation and causation, and examine the susceptibility of science to modern bullshit.We have always needed people who call bullshit when necessary, whether within a circle of friends, a community of scholars, or the citizenry of a nation. Now that bullshit has evolved, we need to relearn the art of skepticism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Calling Bullshit'? A: The book focuses on providing tools to critically analyze misinformation and understand data in a world rife with fake news.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Calling Bullshit'? A: The authors are Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin West, both of whom are science professors.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Calling Bullshit'? A: The book was published on August 4, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Calling Bullshit' have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Calling Bullshit'? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: Is 'Calling Bullshit' suitable for readers without a technical background? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to readers without extensive technical expertise.
- Q: What category does 'Calling Bullshit' belong to? A: The book is categorized under Applied Psychology.
- Q: Does 'Calling Bullshit' provide real-world examples? A: Yes, the authors use real-world examples to illustrate concepts like selection bias and data visualization.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Calling Bullshit'? A: This is the Illustrated edition of the book.
- Q: Can 'Calling Bullshit' help in understanding science-related misinformation? A: Yes, the book specifically addresses the susceptibility of science to modern forms of misinformation.