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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World

Book • 2023

In 'Calling Bullshit,' Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West provide readers with tools to critically evaluate information, especially in the context of data-driven narratives.

The book addresses how to identify and refute misinformation by understanding statistical fallacies, data visualization, and the distinction between correlation and causation.

It emphasizes the importance of skepticism in a hyperpartisan media environment.

Mentioned by

Sean M. Carroll

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Recommended by

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for its insights on data analysis and identifying misleading information.

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Mentioned by

Sean M. Carroll

as a book written by

Carl Bergstrom

and Jevin West, based on a course they taught.

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Mentioned by

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as a resource (course/book) teaching critical thinking about data and misinformation.

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Mentioned by

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as a phenomenal book about understanding when data and statistics are lying to you.

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