The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect

By (author)Judea Pearl

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The Book of Why by Judea Pearl explores the revolutionary science of causality, revealing how humans think in terms of cause and effect. It demonstrates how understanding causation empowers decision-making, prediction, and scientific breakthroughs, transforming our interaction with data.

In The Book of Why, Judea Pearl delves into the science of causality, showcasing its profound impact on science, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. Moving beyond correlation, Pearl introduces causal diagrams and the “ladder of causation,” which separates mere observation from intervention and imagination. He argues that understanding cause and effect is fundamental to human reasoning, enabling us to ask “why” and predict outcomes. By challenging traditional statistics and empowering data scientists, Pearl’s work paves the way for breakthroughs in medicine, policy, and AI. This groundbreaking book offers readers a deeper grasp of causality’s role in shaping our knowledge and decisions.

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Judea Pearl

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