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May Contain Lies
How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases--And What We Can Do about It
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Navigating through the pervasive misinformation of the modern age, this book offers a compelling exploration of how to discern truth from lies, particularly in finance, politics, and media. Through engaging examples and practical insights, the author, Alex Edmans, emphasizes the importance of statistical reasoning and skepticism in our decision-making processes. Esteemed scholars and professionals endorse it as an essential guide for enhancing critical thinking and understanding the complexities of information in today's society.
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- Title
- May Contain Lies
- Subtitle
- How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases--And What We Can Do about It
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alex Edmans
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9780520403932
- Series
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- 4.35 out of 5
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- Navigating through the pervasive misinformation of the modern age, this book offers a compelling exploration of how to discern truth from lies, particularly in finance, politics, and media. Through engaging examples and practical insights, the author, Alex Edmans, emphasizes the importance of statistical reasoning and skepticism in our decision-making processes. Esteemed scholars and professionals endorse it as an essential guide for enhancing critical thinking and understanding the complexities of information in today's society.