Proofiness from the author of zero, comes this admirable salvo against quantitative bamboozlement by the media and the government the boston globe in zero, charles seife presented readers with a thrilling account of the strangest number known to humankind. Seife lays out a rogues gallery of more subtle deceptions. Author charles seife explores the ways numbers can lie in his new book. Selfdeception occurs when we convince ourselves that something is true when it isnt, but we do it unconsciously the difference between lying and selfdeception is that, with lies, the person is aware that he is not telling the truth. The only other thing is that they need to be creditable books. The dark art of mathematical deception by charles seife examines the misuse of data and statistics in todays world. It is used to bring down beloved government officials and to appoint undeserving ones both democratic and republican, to convict the innocent and acquit the. A list of at least 15 more is definitely appreciated. Oct 27, 2010 search ealert submit my account login. Falsifying numbers is the crudest form of proofiness. Rings of seahorses that seem to rotate on the page. I want to know how numbers, algorithms, data, and mathematics are being used or abused to make decisions.
It is used to bring down beloved government officials and to appoint undeserving ones both democratic and republican, to convict the innocent and acquit the guilty. Oct 29, 2010 the tendency of academics, politicians and pundits to generate such numerical falsehoods from data and the tendency of the public to believe the results is a phenomenon cleverly explored in the new book proofiness. Proofiness, as charles seife explains in this eyeopening book, is the art of using pure mathematics for impure ends, and he reminds readers that bad mathematics has a dark side. As one who has taught statistics in a community college for over 12 years, spent 28 years as a marketing consultant, and holds a phd in political science, the authors thesis is that while an advanced, democratic society can only be just with a numerate citizenry, fostering numeracy is not easy. The author of this article reflects on the issues of justice, democracy, and numeracy. The art of deception is a book by kevin mitnick that covers the art of social engineering. Proofiness by charles seife overdrive rakuten overdrive.
The art of deception is an essential art to know to get through life. First hour guest, food safety expert jeff nelken commented on contamination issues, such as in the recent case of 5 deaths associated with celery tainted with listeria. Oct 17, 2003 now, in the art of deception, the worlds most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, it takes a thief to catch a thief. Charles seife discussed the art of using pure mathematics for impure ends. In a new series of articles exploring the psychology of persuasion online, i will be investigating some of the design techniques that can be employed to persuade a users decisions online, including social validation and scarcity this first article in the series explores the most extreme form of user persuasion. This acclaimed book by iris johansen is available at in several formats for your ereader. Subscribers, enter your email address to access our archives.
Online deception aka, digital deception, internet deception, cyber deception is the use of information and communications technology to deceive other online users usually rooted in malevolent, nefarious or covert online activities. I want to know how numbers, algorithms, data, and mathematics are being used or abused to make decisions, mount arguments, and influence the course of civilization. Social justice, numeracy, and teaching statistics at a. The art of selfdeception refers to situations where we are lying to ourselves. As our society becomes evermore datadriven, i am increasingly interested in reading books such as proofiness. The dark arts of mathematical deception nyu scholars. The dark arts of mathematical deception, by charles seife. Sep 19, 2010 lies, damned lies, and proofiness math is the only truly exact science, but numbers can also be used to fudge and deceive. Statistics social work 525 research methods for program. Potemkin numbers are phony statistics based on erroneous or nonexistent. Deception a private detective mystery series of crime.
Steven strogatz is a professor of applied mathematics at. Astonishing creations by masters of the art, such as escher, dali, and archimbolo. But lous too busy with his own cases to brood over john and daphne. Seife defines proofiness as the art of using bogus mathematical arguments t. Lies, damned lies, and proofiness math is the only truly exact science, but numbers can also be used to fudge and deceive. Although primarily used for antisocial purposes, online deception tactics are occasionally designed for. Can you list books about deception, lying, andor betrayal. The book divides the concept of proofiness into a number of categories such as disestimation and fruitpacking. Sign up on our mailing list to be notified of the summer release of the online lie detector. Deception can get you through a lot of situations and save from a lot of ego bruising. Jul 25, 2010 i need books with the reoccurring themes of deception, lying, andor betrayal. Sep 19, 2010 falsifying numbers is the crudest form of proofiness. A novel about the forms that pain can give to a person, about love, about religion, about deception, about drugs. Now, in the art of deception, the worlds most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, it takes a thief to catch a thief.
Truth, reasoning, certainty and proof lets you, the explorer, investigate the great distinction between mathematics and all other areas of study the existence of rigorous proof. New post fulltext search for articles, highlighting downloaded books, view pdf in a browser and download history correction in our blog. The dark arts of mathematical deception in new york journal of books. The dark arts of mathematical deception by charles seife.
The dark arts of mathematical deception by charles. It examines how the nazis used propaganda to win broad voter support in germanys young democracy after world war i, implement radical programs under the partys dictatorship in the 1930s, and justify war and mass murder. Apr 15, 2020 social work 525 research methods for program and practice evaluation. In a world filled with opinions, many of us are starved for facts. The art of deception isbn 9780786867240 pdf epub ridley.
And statistics seem like a pretty reliable place to turn for sustenance. Menu dark patterns the art of online deception 05 april 20. This time, alex french is working on the mysterious disappearance of eva chandler, a pretty woman in her forties. Nov 16, 2010 in a world filled with opinions, many of us are starved for facts. Knowledgegathering is systematic demolition and reconstruction of our view of the world it can be an unsettling and uncomfortable process. Spy the lie by philip houston ive read all of the above and can confirm that they are all good in improving your deception spotting. The power of nazi propaganda is a traveling exhibition produced by the united states holocaust memorial museum. Hofstadter make this 320page, breathtaking collection the definitive book of optical illusions. Buy a cheap copy of the art of deception book by ridley pearson. The tendency of academics, politicians and pundits to generate such numerical falsehoods from data and the tendency of the public to believe the results is a phenomenon cleverly explored in the new book proofiness. Individuals may print single copies for their own use.
But deception is also a part of human nature that is very important. Part of the book is composed of real stories and examples of how social engineering can be combined with hacking. Social work 525 research methods for program and practice evaluation. Seattle police psychologist daphne mathews has her hands full with a pregnant, addicted, runaway teenager, a murder victims brother whose strange behavior unnerves. This is a slice of the voronoi diagram of a random set of points in a 3d box. This penetrating look at the intersection of math and society will appeal to readers of freakonomics. See more ideas about math, mathematics and math books. I need books with the reoccurring themes of deception, lying, andor betrayal.
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