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9780061176050

Being Wrong

by Schulz, Kathryn
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    9780061176050

  • ISBN10:

    0061176052

  • eBook ISBN(s):

    9780061997938

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-01-04
  • Publisher: HARPER COLLINS

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Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error

ISBN: 9780061176050

"Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error" by Kathryn Schulz is a thought-provoking exploration of human error, delving into its history, psychology, and impact on our lives. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding why we often assume we are right and how we can learn from our mistakes.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in various fields, including psychology, philosophy, and social sciences. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the human condition, self-improvement, and critical thinking. Whether you're a student looking to enhance your critical thinking skills or a professional seeking to understand the intricacies of human error, "Being Wrong" offers insights that are both enlightening and entertaining.

History and Editions

"Being Wrong" was first published on January 4, 2011. Since its release, it has become a bestselling title, widely praised for its engaging narrative and insightful analysis. The book has been well-received by both scholars and general readers, offering a unique perspective on a topic that is often overlooked but deeply relevant to our daily lives.

Author and Other Works

Kathryn Schulz is a renowned author and journalist known for her work at The New Yorker and Grist magazine. Her writing style is both engaging and accessible, making complex topics like error and its implications easy to understand. Schulz's other notable works include her contributions to various publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Foreign Policy, and The Nation.

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Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780061176050

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Publication Details

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: January 4, 2011

Number of Pages: N/A

Language: English

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Author Biography

Kathryn Schulz is a journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Foreign Policy, the Nation, the Boston Globe, and the "Freakonomics" blog of the New York Times. She lives in New York's Hudson Valley.

Table of Contents

The Idea of Error
Wrongologyp. 3
Two Models of Wrongnessp. 25
The Origins of Error
Our Sensesp. 47
Our Minds, Part One: Knowing, Not Knowing, and Making It Upp. 67
Our Minds, Part Two: Beliefp. 87
Our Minds, Part Three: Evidencep. 111
Our Societyp. 133
The Allure of Certaintyp. 159
The Experience of Error
Being Wrongp. 183
How Wrong?p. 201
Denial and Acceptancep. 220
Heartbreakp. 247
Transformationp. 273
Embracing Error
The Paradox of Errorp. 299
The Optimistic Meta-Induction from the History of Everythingp. 320
Acknowledgmentsp. 341
Notesp. 345
Indexp. 393
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