Data-driven decisions in a fast-and-loose world Beyond Belief Helen Pearson Princeton University Press, 2026. 368 pp.

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how evidence-based actions have evolved and their future implications.
• Explores historical context of evidence-based decisions
• Analyzes future trends in data usage
• Utilizes journalistic investigation techniques
• Identifies key moments in the history of evidence-based action
• Discusses potential future challenges and opportunities
• Highlights the necessity of data-driven solutions in contemporary society