Calling Bullshit: The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World by Jevin D. West, Carl T. Bergstrom

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

Jevin D. West, Carl T. Bergstrom

336 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

nonfiction psychology science technology challenging informative slow-paced

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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.Based on a popular cou...

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