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How Not to Be Wrong

the Power of Mathematical Thinking
Nov 20, 2017ChrisMcMil rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A very informative and wide-ranging book, full of useful insight, mostly dealing with the right way to understand uncertainty. It is easy to read and even entertaining. Ellenberg sheds much needed light on the interpretation of those clinical trial results that advertisers (and the popular media) so often quote with contradictory messages! He even shows how various types of electoral reform may not produce the expected results. While you don't need a math background to follow him, neither will your be bored if you do have one. This is not a complete inoculation against ``fake news``, but it is a good start.