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Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news populate today’s media landscape. In *Calling Bullshit*, professors Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin West offer a clear, evidence‑based toolkit to dissect claims that leverage math, statistics, and scientific language. Drawing on their expertise in statistics and computational biology, they walk readers through common pitfalls like selection bias, misleading visualizations, and the confusion between correlation and causation. The book equips readers—whether students, scholars, or informed citizens—to spot dubious data, evaluate the credibility of studies, and maintain a healthy skepticism in an age where even scientific assertions can be distorted. By re‑learning the art of critical thinking, readers can more effectively confront the evolving forms of “bullshit” that shape public opinion and policy.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Philosophy/Epistemology
Authors: Carl T. Bergstrom
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