Innumeracy
Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences
John Allen Paulos
Explore the pervasive impact of innumeracy in our daily lives with this eye-opening book. Through relatable examples, discover how a lack of mathematical literacy can lead to poor decision-making in areas such as personal finances, relationships, and health. Gain insights into why we are drawn to pseudoscience and other fallacies, and how to become more numerate to avoid these pitfalls.
Publish Date
2001-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
2001-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1988
Goodreads Rating
3.78
ISBN
8601400736937
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Recommendations
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Recommendations
2021-05-02T22:54:50.000Z
Innumeracy, by @JohnAllenPaulos, changed my understanding of the world as a young person. It's a simple, easy-to-read book about how people misinterpret math & coincidences & misunderstand the world in general because of it. – source2017-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
Why are so many people so mathematically illiterate? (Hence the title: illiteracy → innumeracy.) I wish I was an expert at this. I love it when someone is able to blow apart a claim in a minute, or know a good versus bad deal, just by running the numbers. I’d love to get great at this, then re-learn almost everything in life, but now with this additional lens. – source