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Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
3 reviews
puglover's review
informative
lighthearted
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Police brutality, Gun violence, Classism, Abortion, Car accident, Murder, Child abuse, and Racism
cattlebeest's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion, Addiction, Classism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
For a book where a main point is the positive affect of Roe v. Wade…. this hits different in 2022.ellieintherye's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Finally getting around to this one after like... 15 years?
It was interesting. They really belabor the point that correlation does not equal causation. For any person working in data analysis, scientific research, or in a field that requires any semblance of critical thinking, this is critical. However, I felt that they hid behind this rule, then attached causal relationships to correlated variables in a few places. Then, said something like "[this other random variable] could also be the reason for this issue." It was weird and a little irresponsible in my opinion.
At certain points, it was clear that some parts are now outdated — not surprising, given it was written in 2006. But, the research regarding Roe v. Wade leading to lower crime rates was fascinating, timely, and sooooooooo important. Relying on data to justify women having a say in what happens to their own bodies is pretty messed up, but if it helps, we'll take it I guess.
Worth a quick read with a critical eye.
It was interesting. They really belabor the point that correlation does not equal causation. For any person working in data analysis, scientific research, or in a field that requires any semblance of critical thinking, this is critical. However, I felt that they hid behind this rule, then attached causal relationships to correlated variables in a few places. Then, said something like "[this other random variable] could also be the reason for this issue." It was weird and a little irresponsible in my opinion.
At certain points, it was clear that some parts are now outdated — not surprising, given it was written in 2006. But, the research regarding Roe v. Wade leading to lower crime rates was fascinating, timely, and sooooooooo important. Relying on data to justify women having a say in what happens to their own bodies is pretty messed up, but if it helps, we'll take it I guess.
Worth a quick read with a critical eye.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion
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