JOURNAL ARTICLE

Getting the facts right.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2024, v. 264, n. 3513. P. 21 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MARSHALL, MICHAEL 3 of 3

Abstract

The article highlights the lack of fact-checking in popular science books, leading to inaccuracies and unreliable information being published. Examples include Yuval Noah Harari's book Nexus and Johann Hari's Lost Connections, which contain unsupported claims and dubious statistics. The problem extends to books by academics like Steven Pinker and Jonathan Haidt, with errors and misrepresentations being pointed out. The author emphasizes the importance of fact-checking in non-fiction publishing to ensure accuracy and reliability for readers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2024/10, Vol. 264, Issue 3513, p21
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(24)01851-7
  • Accession Number:180288015
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