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.