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A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper
by John Allen Paulos
Section by section through the paper, Paulos shows the math hidden in politics, economics, health scares and sports. Quick and practical.
Read it if…
you want to read the news with a numerate eye.
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Skip it if…
you want theory.
Try instead: Beyond Numeracy →
Three things you will actually use
- Ask the base rate.
- Beware the anecdote.
- Compare like with like.
Do this first
Read the chapter on health statistics.
Our verdict
Paulos reads the news.
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