Smith, Gary (Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics, Fletcher Jon
Distrust: Big Data, Data-Torturing, and the Assault on Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192868459
- author:
- Smith, Gary (Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics, Fletcher Jon
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.7 x 16.2 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Computers, Artificial Intelligence, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Science's credibility crisis has been exacerbated by the very tools it created. This thought-provoking book explores how scientific disinformation and damaging conspiracy theories are fueled by the internet, empirical evidence, statistical significance, and Big Data. The author examines the impact of society's growing distrust of science and offers constructive suggestions for restoring its credibility. With a wide range of entertaining examples, this fascinating book sheds light on the complex issues surrounding data torturing, confirmation bias, and the assault on science. By understanding the root causes of these problems, readers can begin to address them and work towards a more trustworthy scientific community.
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