Download or read book Summary of The Half-Life of Facts by Samuel Arbesman written by QuickRead and published by QuickRead.com. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date. At one point, smoking was healthy. It relieved stress and calmed you down, it was even recommended by doctors! Today, we understand just how deadly the habit can be. And what about red meat? Fat? Red wine? Information regarding the nutritional value of such foods is constantly changing. In other words, we are living in a world where facts are not static, as we gain more knowledge, facts change. And just like the benefits of smoking, your reality is out of date. Throughout The Half-Life of Facts, Samuel Arbesman argues that what we may think of as true today may turn out to be false tomorrow. Through thought-provoking ideas, theories, and mathematical and scientific techniques, The Half-Life of Facts details just how our knowledge changes over time and how facts have a dwindling lifespan. As you read, you’ll learn how the height of Mount Everest is constantly changing, how Popeye contributed to the spread of misinformation, and why it’s important to accept change in our ever-growing world. Do you want more free book summaries like this? Download our app for free at https://www.QuickRead.com/App and get access to hundreds of free book and audiobook summaries. DISCLAIMER: This book summary is meant as a summary and an analysis and not a replacement for the original work. If you like this summary please consider purchasing the original book to get the full experience as the original author intended it to be. If you are the original author of any book on QuickRead and want us to remove it, please contact us at [email protected].