3. schedule and readings

Each of the lectures will explore one specific facet of bullshit. For each week, a set of required readings are assigned. For some weeks, supplementary readings are also provided for those who wish to delve deeper.

Lectures

1. Introduction to bullshit
2. Spotting bullshit
3. The natural ecology of bullshit
4. Causality
5. Statistical traps
6. Visualization
7. Big data
8. Publication bias
9. Predatory publishing and scientific misconduct
10. The ethics of calling bullshit.
11. Fake news
12. Refuting bullshit