The Book of Why
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In "The Book of Why," Judea Pearl and Dana Mackenzie take the reader on a journey to explore the science of cause and effect. Pearl, a Turing Award-winning computer scientist and statistician, has been instrumental in the causal revolution that has transformed the field of science. The book explains how understanding causality can help answer difficult questions like whether a drug cured an illness or not. Pearl's insights show us how causality is more than just figuring out whether one thing causes another. It enables us to imagine different outcomes and alternative realities, making it the key to understanding human thought and the foundation of artificial intelligence. Whether you're a student of science or just curious about how we make sense of the world, "The Book of Why" is essential reading for anyone interested in the power of causality.