The title pretty much speaks for itself. I’ll just add: Come for the beautiful illustrations, stay for an essential read for anyone who tries to communicate facts to others.

From Weekly Filet #234, in June 2017.

Why you don’t believe in facts, and how to fix it.

Lisa Charlotte Rost

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