Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence
The Science and Ethics of Truth Seeking and Truth Abuse
Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence examines how we decide whether a remarkable claim is true. Gary E. Schwartz draws on scientific method and decades of research to explain how evidence can be gathered, weighed, replicated, and interpreted responsibly.
The book also considers the ethics of truth seeking and the harm caused when evidence is ignored, distorted, or misused. It offers practical ways to assess claims more carefully and reach conclusions based on the totality of the available evidence.