The Half-Life of Facts
Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date
Samuel Arbesman
Discover the fluid nature of knowledge with this fascinating book on the evolution of facts. In The Half-Life of Facts, author Samuel Arbesman takes us on a journey through various fields, showing us how knowledge evolves systematically and predictably, in ways that can change our lives. From the fast-paced developments of recent years, to ideas that have been shifting over centuries, Arbesman reveals how the science of science can provide valuable insights into our understanding of the world.
Fecha de publicación
2012-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
2012-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
Calificación de Goodreads
3.57
ISBN
9781591846512
Recomendaciones
3
Recomendaciones
2018-03-01T18:38:14.000Z
I re-read @arbesman's book The Half-Life of Facts and I gotta say it's included in the category @patrick_oshag talks about of books that fundamentally changed how I think about stuff. – fuente2020-01-10T10:36:00.000Z
Every book that helps understand better how old paradigms are replaced by new ones is a huge addition to our research on #digitalhealth.
That's why I liked The Half-Life of Facts. It describes how facts and knowledge change over time. A must-read in the age of fake news! – fuente