What is *Calling Bullshit* by Carl T. Bergstrom about?

*Calling Bullshit* provides tools to identify and combat misleading claims in data, media, and science. Co-authored by biologist Carl Bergstrom and data scientist Jevin West, it teaches critical thinking to navigate misinformation using real-world examples like skewed charts, biased studies, and deceptive correlations. The book emphasizes logical reasoning over technical expertise to debunk modern "bullshit".

Who should read *Calling Bullshit*?

Professionals, students, and anyone exposed to data-driven arguments (e.g., journalists, policymakers) will benefit. It’s particularly valuable for social media users, researchers, and educators seeking to recognize flawed statistics, cherry-picked data, or misleading visualizations. The authors avoid jargon, making it accessible to non-experts.

Is *Calling Bullshit* worth reading?

Yes—it’s a timely guide for navigating misinformation in the AI and social media era. The blend of academic rigor (Bergstrom’s expertise in evolutionary biology; West’s data science background) and practical examples makes complex concepts like selection bias or data misrepresentation easy to grasp. Readers gain actionable strategies to combat misinformation personally and professionally.

How does *Calling Bullshit* define "bullshit"?

The authors define bullshit as claims that *persuade through emotional appeal or authority* rather than evidence. Unlike lies (intentional falsehoods), bullshit often stems from negligence, such as misinterpreting correlations as causation or using skewed graphs. Examples include viral health myths and politicized data.

What frameworks does *Calling Bullshit* teach for detecting misinformation?

Key strategies include: - **Source scrutiny**: Assessing conflicts of interest or funding biases. - **Data triangulation**: Cross-verifying claims with independent sources. - **Logical consistency**: Flagging mismatches between data and conclusions. - **Visual literacy**: Identifying misleading axes or cherry-picked timeframes in charts.

How does *Calling Bullshit* address flaws in scientific research?

The book critiques "p-hacking" (manipulating data to achieve statistical significance), publication bias, and predatory journals. Bergstrom’s work on the Eigenfactor journal-ranking system informs discussions about incentivizing rigorous research over sensationalism.

What are real-world examples of bullshit debunked in the book?

Case studies include: - Misleading COVID-19 mortality rate comparisons. - Corporate greenwashing via selective sustainability metrics. - Political misuse of crime statistics to fearmonger. Each example demonstrates how basic logic and fact-checking expose flaws.

How does *Calling Bullshit* critique big data and AI?

It warns that large datasets can amplify biases (e.g., racist facial recognition algorithms) and create false patterns. The authors stress that "big data" requires *big scrutiny*—highlighting how tech firms often prioritize correlation over causation.

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Calling Bullshit

Carl T. Bergstrom

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In a world drowning in data, "Calling Bullshit" equips you with essential skepticism skills. Born from a viral University of Washington course, this modern classic by Bergstrom and West has transformed how educators and scientists approach misinformation. Ready to detect statistical deception hiding in plain sight?

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Carl T. Bergstrom

4.11 (5108 Reviews)

Communication skill Science Technology

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー10分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

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キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ22分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Calling Bullshit」のベストクォート

The point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda. It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.

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When Numbers Lie and Algorithms Deceive

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A raven watches you hide food, then pretends to cache its own meal in one spot while secretly storing it elsewhere. This isn't just animal cunning-it's sophisticated deception, a glimpse into how deeply rooted misleading behavior runs in nature. But humans have taken deception to an entirely different level. We don't just hide food; we manipulate beliefs, distort data, and flood the information ecosystem with what can only be called bullshit. And here's the troubling part: false news spreads six times faster than truth on social media. In this landscape, where a single misleading graph or statistic can shape public opinion overnight, learning to detect deception isn't just useful-it's essential for survival. Deception has always been part of human communication, but the internet has supercharged its reach and impact. Consider "paltering"-the art of being technically truthful while deliberately misleading. Bill Clinton's famous "there is no sexual relationship" defense exemplified this perfectly: true in the present tense, yet designed to deceive about the past. Corporations have mastered this technique. When faced with allegations about child labor in their supply chain, Fiat Chrysler responded with vague promises of "collaborative action with global stakeholders" rather than addressing the four-year-olds working in crude mines for pennies. The words sound responsible while meaning nothing. The digital age hasn't just preserved these old tricks-it's amplified them exponentially. During the Boston Marathon bombing, a false story about an eight-year-old Sandy Hook survivor being killed received 92,000 shares. The correction? Just 2,000. This isn't an isolated incident but a structural feature of how information spreads online. Truth comes limping after falsehood, consistently outpaced and outperformed.

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何でも質問し、声を選び、本当にあなたに響く洞察を一緒に作り出しましょう。

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは20万人以上の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは20万人以上の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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Your Practical Defense Against Deception

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When Numbers Lie and Algorithms Deceive

How Media Economics and Polarization Destroyed Truth

The Correlation Trap and Causation Confusion

The Dangerous Authority of Numbers and Misleading Metrics

When Algorithms Learn the Wrong Lessons

Science's Self-Inflicted Wounds and Publication Problems

Your Practical Defense Against Deception

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重要なポイント

When Numbers Lie and Algorithms Deceive

How Media Economics and Polarization Destroyed Truth

The Correlation Trap and Causation Confusion

The Dangerous Authority of Numbers and Misleading Metrics

When Algorithms Learn the Wrong Lessons

Science's Self-Inflicted Wounds and Publication Problems

Your Practical Defense Against Deception