Scienceblind
Andrew Shtulman
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Scienceblind
Published
2017
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
311
ISBN-13
9780465053940
ISBN-10
0465053947
Description
Why do we catch colds? What causes seasons to change? And if you fire a bullet from a gun and drop one from your hand, which bullet hits the ground first? In a pinch we almost always get these questions wrong. Worse, we regularly misconstrue fundamental qualities of the world around us. In Scienceblind, cognitive and developmental psychologist Andrew Shtulman shows that the root of our misconceptions lies in the theories about the world we develop as children. They're not only wrong, they close our minds to ideas inconsistent with them, making us unable to learn science later in life. So how do we get the world right? We must dismantle our intuitive theories and rebuild our knowledge from its foundations. The reward won't just be a truer picture of the world, but clearer solutions to many controversies-around vaccines, climate change, or evolution-that plague our politics today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Scienceblind?
This edition of Scienceblind has approximately 311 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Scienceblind?
For most readers, Scienceblind typically takes between 6h 29m and 4h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Scienceblind?
The estimated word count for Scienceblind is approximately 77,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Scienceblind?
Scienceblind was written by Andrew Shtulman.
When was Scienceblind published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.