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We live in a world full of stories: ""Success comes from hard work."" ""Video games cause violence."" But how often are these stories actually true? This compact and engaging book is here. In The Causality Illusion, is a short, easy-to-read exploration of how we humans constantly mistake correlation for causation, fall for compelling narratives, and misread the world around us-all with the best intentions. Written by a social science researcher who loves observing the world, blending real-world case studies, psychological insights, and research in economics, sociology, and political science, this book takes readers on a journey through the hidden pitfalls of cause-and-effect thinking. You'll discover: Why smart people fall for bad causal stories. How classic studies shaped our understanding of evidence. What we can do to spot misleading claims. What AI, big data, and algorithms can (and can't) tell us about causality This isn't a textbook. There's no math. No jargon. Just one small book packed with insights designed for curious minds, whether you're a student, a thinker, or just tired of being fooled by ""obvious"" cause-and-effect claims.

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