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Numbers and Nerves: Information, Emotion, and Meaning in a World of Data,Used
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We live in the age of Big Data, awash in a sea of everexpanding informationa constant deluge of facts, statistics, models, and projections. The human mind is quickly desensitized by information presented in the form of numbers, and yet many important social and environmental phenomena, ranging from genocide to global climate change, require quantitative description.The essays and interviews in Numbers and Nerves explore the quandary of our cognitive responses to quantitative information, while also offering compelling strategies for overcoming insensitivity to the meaning of such information. With contributions by journalists, literary critics, psychologists, naturalists, activists, and others, this book represents a unique convergence of psychological research, discourse analysis, and visual and narrative communication.At a time of unprecedented access to information, our society is frequently stymied in its efforts to react to the worlds massive problems. Many of these problems are systemic, deeply rooted in seemingly intransigent cultural patterns and lifestyles. In order to sense the significance of these issues and begin to confront them, we must first understand the psychological tendencies that enable and restrict our processing of numerical information.Numbers and Nerves explores a wide range of psychological phenomena and communication strategiesfast and slow thinking, psychic numbing, pseudoinefficacy, the prominence effect, the asymmetry of trust, contextualized anecdotes, multifaceted mosaics of prose, and experimental digital compositions, among othersand places these in realworld contexts. In the past two decades, cognitive science has increasingly come to understand that we, as a species, think best when we allow numbers and nerves, abstract information and experiential discourse, to work together. This book provides a roadmap to guide that collaboration. It will be invaluable to scholars, educators, professional communicators, and anyone who struggles to grasp the meaning behind the numbers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Numbers and Nerves' about? A: 'Numbers and Nerves: Information, Emotion, and Meaning in a World of Data' explores how humans process quantitative information in an age of Big Data. It examines cognitive responses to numerical data and offers strategies to better understand the meaning behind it.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Numbers and Nerves'? A: The book is authored by Scott Slovic, who brings together insights from various fields, including psychology, journalism, and communication.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays and interviews? A: The book covers a range of topics related to psychological phenomena and communication strategies, including fast and slow thinking, psychic numbing, and the prominence effect, among others.
- Q: How many pages does 'Numbers and Nerves' have? A: 'Numbers and Nerves' consists of 272 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes and topics.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Numbers and Nerves' published? A: 'Numbers and Nerves' was published on October 15, 2015.
- Q: Is 'Numbers and Nerves' suitable for educators and scholars? A: Yes, 'Numbers and Nerves' is invaluable for scholars, educators, and professional communicators, as it provides insights into understanding and conveying quantitative information.
- Q: Does the book address climate change and other societal issues? A: Yes, the book discusses significant societal issues such as climate change and genocide, highlighting the need for effective communication of quantitative descriptions of these phenomena.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Numbers and Nerves' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book include? A: The book features contributions from various professionals, including journalists, literary critics, and activists, providing a diverse range of perspectives on the interaction between data and human emotion.