Edmans, Alex
May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics and Studies Exploit Our Biases - And What We Can Do About It
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241630167
- author:
- Edmans, Alex
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Penguin Business
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.5 x 14.4 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Personal Growth,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Our lives are influenced by a vast array of stories, statistics, and studies that often shape our views and decisions. However, many of these sources are flawed and prey on our biases, leading to widespread misinformation. In this book, economist Alex Edmans provides a practical guide to help readers separate fact from fiction and make better sense of the world.
Edmans explores the relationships between statistics, highlighting the science of cause and effect, and provides a toolkit to combat the tide of misinformation. Using engaging examples, he shows how to critically evaluate information, making it easier to distinguish between fact and fiction. By gaining a deeper understanding of how biases affect our perceptions, readers can make more informed decisions and navigate the complex information landscape.
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