A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age
Daniel J. Levitin
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21 MINS
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Psychology Politics
Ever wondered how statistics can be misleading and how to guard against misinformation?
Curious about the pitfalls of misinterpretations arising from percentages, averages, and misleading graphs?
How did Steve Jobs get misled by a diet-based cancer cure?
Discover how to navigate a world filled with information and misinformation, and the importance of critical thinking, skepticism, and understanding probabilities.
Ever wondered how statistics can be misleading and how to guard against misinformation?
Curious about the pitfalls of misinterpretations arising from percentages, averages, and misleading graphs?
How did Steve Jobs get misled by a diet-based cancer cure?
Discover how to navigate a world filled with information and misinformation, and the importance of critical thinking, skepticism, and understanding probabilities.
Key Ideas
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#1
Can Mark Twain's Wisdom Help You Uncover the Truth Behind Misleading Statistics?
01 Jan 1970
02:26
02:26
#2
Decoding Deceptive Graphs: From Fox News to Apple’s Sales Pitches
01 Jan 1970
02:33
02:33
#3
Can You Trust Statistics Without Critical Thinking in the Age of Information Overload?
01 Jan 1970
02:44
02:44
#4
Steve Jobs, Mozart, and the Experts: Navigating Truth and Misinformation
01 Jan 1970
03:20
03:20
#5
Did CERN's Neutrino Fiasco Really Challenge Einstein's Theory?
01 Jan 1970
03:00
03:00
#6
From Sherlock Holmes to Vaccine Myths: Unraveling Science and Its Fallacies
01 Jan 1970
02:10
02:10
#7
Can Donald Rumsfeld's 'Unknown Unknowns' Philosophy Unlock Scientific Breakthroughs?
01 Jan 1970
01:51
01:51
#8
Navigating Truth with Bayesian Reasoning: Lessons from Shadow, Moon Landings, and David Blaine
01 Jan 1970
02:01
02:01
#9
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
01:44
01:44
About Author
Daniel J. Levitin is a cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, and bestselling author recognized for his work in the fields of music, the brain, and critical thinking. He authored the book "A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age," which aims to equip readers with the skills to navigate and discern truth in an era saturated with information. Levitin's work often bridges the gap between science and the general public, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging.
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