Library:A Field Guide to Lies
| A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age | |
|---|---|
| Author | Daniel J. Levitin |
| First published | 2016 |
| ISBN | 978-1-101-98382-8 unverified |
| Role | Analysis |
| Domains | Science & Environment Technology & Media |
| Tactics | Statistical & Evidentiary Distortion |
A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age is a 2016 book by Daniel J. Levitin.
Summary
A neuroscientist offers practical tools for evaluating numbers, graphs, sources and arguments. Levitin covers plausibility checks, statistical literacy, Bayesian reasoning and how to judge expertise. The book was also published as Weaponized Lies. It's a strong teaching text for everyday information hygiene.