Everyone's A Scientist (But Experts Are Rare...): Navigating misinformation and building trust in a digital world - Softcover

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Don't know who to trust? You're not alone. In the barrage of misinformation in today's world, it can be so hard to separate the truth from the lies. On the one hand, persuasive videos from friendly-looking people. On the other, cold dry and impersonal statistics. Do not fear! Help is at hand.This book is an inclusive and encouraging view into the rift that has developed between the scientific and non-scientific communities, and the surge of misinformation in today's world. It covers how we all make mistakes in understanding because of our innate biases, the difficulties of data analysis, the importance of experts, and thoughts on how to rebuild trust in Science.This book is written both for non-scientists - to help you understand how Science really works under the covers - and for scientists - to help you understand why people don't just unquestionably trust Science. Most importantly, it provides practical tips and trick to help you validate sources of information.The author, Dr. Edward Brooke, has two decades of experience using scientific and analytical methods in the lab, the classroom, and the boardroom to help people make better decisions. He has also engaged closely with people from a wide array of backgrounds and belief systems, building his curiosity in how different people make decisions, and how they build their trust.

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