The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World
'A necessary book for our times. But also just great fun' Saul Perlmutter, Nobel Laureate
This book, written by biologist Carl Bergstrom and statistician Jevin West, is intended for everyone who wants to sharpen their critical thinking in a world full of misleading information. Calling Bullshit provides practical tools to deal thoughtfully with misinformation, both in scientific contexts and in everyday life.
Description
In a time when facts are often dismissed, this book offers essential insights to recognize and fight bullshit. The authors build on a popular course at the University of Washington and present six rules that help uncover misleading information. Calling Bullshit making it a necessary guide for our time.
Product specifications
- Author: Jevin D. West
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Binding type: B-format paperback
- Publication date: 2021-08-05
- Number of pages: 336
- ISBN: 9780141987057
- Subject: Research methods / methodology
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Research & Methodology
About the author
Jevin D. West is a data scientist and Associate Professor at the University of Washington. He focuses on disinformation within science and society.
Carl T. Bergstrom is a theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the same university, conducting research on flows of information within biological and social networks.