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Head in the Cloud

By William Poundstone

Head in the Cloud Social Sciences

Head in the Cloud

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More people know who Khloe Kardashian is than who René Descartes was. Most can't find Delaware on a map; don't know what Frank Lloyd Wright did for living; can't say how many calories are in a Big Mac or how many candles are on a menorah. How important it is to know things, anyway? William Poundstone uses Big Data survey technology to examine how knowledge relates to wealth, health, politics, and behaviour. HEAD IN THE CLOUD identifies the types of knowledge that still matter (and those that don't). It asks why Fox News viewers don't know which party controls Congress; why we're okay with spelling errors on menus but not on résumés; how we can navigate clickbait and media spin to stay truly informed. HEAD IN THE CLOUD is a witty, practical guide to succeeding in a culturally illiterate age.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
340
Release Date:
2016-07-19
Publication Date:
2016-07-19
Publisher:
Hachette Book Group USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0316395064
ISBN13:
9780316395069
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
349 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
208 cm
Thickness:
32 cm
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