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Proofiness
The Dark Arts of Mathematical Deception
Book • 2010
In *Proofiness: How You're Being Fooled by the Numbers*, Charles Seife explores the ways in which numbers are manipulated, distorted, or fabricated to influence public opinion, undermine democracy, and sway decisions.
The book provides numerous examples of how politicians, journalists, and others misuse statistics, highlighting the importance of critical thinking in interpreting data.
The book provides numerous examples of how politicians, journalists, and others misuse statistics, highlighting the importance of critical thinking in interpreting data.
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for his quote on the importance of context in understanding numbers.

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