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317 - Don't Talk About Politics - Sarah Stein Lubrano

You Are Not So Smart

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The Numbers Game: Bias and Interpretation

This chapter examines a study on numeracy and its impact on interpreting data related to skin cream effectiveness and gun control. It reveals how political biases can cloud understanding, demonstrating that motivation often trumps accuracy in data interpretation.

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