A Field Guide to Lies Critical Thinking in the Information Age |
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Author:
| Levitin, Daniel J. |
ISBN: | 978-0-241-24000-7 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2016 |
Publisher: | Penguin Books, Limited
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Imprint: | Viking |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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"The bestselling author of
The Organized Mindexplains and debunks statistics in the information age. We live in a world of informationoverload. Facts and figures on absolutely everything are at our fingertips, but are too often biased, distorted, or outright lies. From unemployment figures to voting polls, IQ tests to divorce rates, we're bombarded by seemingly plausible statistics on how people live and what they think. In a world where anyone can become an expert at the click...
More Description"The bestselling author of The Organized Mindexplains and debunks statistics in the information age. We live in a world of informationoverload. Facts and figures on absolutely everything are at our fingertips, but are too often biased, distorted, or outright lies. From unemployment figures to voting polls, IQ tests to divorce rates, we're bombarded by seemingly plausible statistics on how people live and what they think. In a world where anyone can become an expert at the click of a button, being able to see through the tricks played with statistics is more necessary than ever before. Daniel Levitin teaches us how to effectively ask ourselves- can wereally know that? And how dotheyknow that?In this eye-opening, entertaining and accessible guide filled with fascinating examples and practical takeaways, acclaimed neuroscientist Daniel Levitin shows us how learning to understand statistics will enable you to make quicker, better-informed decisions to simplify your life."