Calling Bullshit. Book Summary

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Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West

What’s inside

Calling Bullshit explores the proliferation of misinformation in data, algorithms, and other forms of quantifiable evidence, providing tools to detect and refute deceptive claims.

You’ll Learn

  • Developing critical thinking skills
  • Enhancing media and data literacy
  • Learning to question and analyze information
  • Recognizing and challenging misinformation

Key Points

  • The Misuse of Data
  • Statistical Fallacies and How to Spot Them
  • The Role of Confirmation Bias
  • Questioning Algorithmic Decision-making
  • The Importance of Scientific Literacy
  • Combating Misinformation in the Media
  • Practical Tools for Skeptical Thinking

Who’s it For

  • Critical thinkers
  • Data scientists
  • Students
  • Educators
  • Anyone interested in media literacy

About the author

Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin D. West are professors focused on biology and information science, respectively, skilled in data literacy.