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Debunking Quacks & Biased Media | Bad Science (Ben Goldacre) BOOK REVIEW

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There will always be someone selling BS, but you can learn how to spot it.

'Bad Science' by Ben Goldacre is an expose of sorts showcasing instances of media (individuals & as a whole) distorting statistics & scientific data. He explains the various errors they commit while examining the various reasons as to why they occurred. There are 16 chapters focusing on topics like the placebo effect, the MMR Hoax, homeopathy & nutrition.

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