Wrong: Why Experts* Keep Failing Us-And How to Know When Not to Trust Them: Scientists, Finance Wizards, Doctors, Relationship Gurus, Celebrity CEOs, High-Powered Consultants, Health Officials and Mor

from infjsarah

It was an interesting read and readable once picked up but I did struggle to want to pick it up. Mainly I think because its theme was so negative. I agree that a healthy dose of scepticism is needed in the modern world but this book would make you think that you cannot believe anybody or anything...

from exfed

Much of this book was interesting and an enjoyable read. However, after a while it became overly redundant and lost my interest.

from NewsieQ

A television-news watcher has only to consider the issue of health advice. One day, we are advised to take such-and-such vitamin to prevent this or that disease. The next, a study tells us that that vitamin actually causes said disease. What or whom are we to believe? After reading Wrong, I would...

from bness2

Excellent overview of the persistent problems inherent in relying on experts, regardless of their status. Although scientists are the most reliable experts, as careful study of the outcomes of expert advice, even from scientists, has shown, experts are often wrong. It's a jungle out there when it...

from NewsieQ

A television-news watcher has only to consider the issue of health advice. One day, we are advised to take such-and-such vitamin to prevent this or that disease. The next, a study tells us that that vitamin actually causes said disease. What or whom are we to believe? After reading Wrong, I would...