Merchants of Doubt Summary of Key Points
This book explores how a group of influential scientists manipulated the media and policy makers, sowing doubt about scientific consensus on critical public health issues.
This book explores how a group of influential scientists manipulated the media and policy makers, sowing doubt about scientific consensus on critical public health issues.
This book critiques the influence of economists on public policy from the 1960s to the 2008 financial crisis, arguing their market-based approaches often led to social inequality.
Heather McGhee explores the economic and social costs of racism for all Americans, including white people, and proposes a vision for a more inclusive future.
This book challenges the notion that voters are rational actors in the democratic process, exploring how biases lead to suboptimal policy decisions.
This book explores the psychological impacts of economic inequality and how it shapes social dynamics and individual behavior.
In this book, Dr. Gabor Maté presents a compassionate look at drug addiction, combining personal stories with scientific insights.
This book explores the impact of economic theory on society, examining how ideas from economics have shaped our behavior and morals.
Nobel laureates Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo offer insightful analysis of global economic issues, advocating for evidence-based policy solutions.
Extra Life explores the remarkable achievements in human health and longevity over the past century, scrutinizing the science, public health policies, and technologies that have doubled life expectancy.