Judea Pearl

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The Book of Why

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To understand the world, we must first understand causation.

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The language of causation is essential for making sense of the world.

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Our models of the world should reflect causal relationships.

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Correlation does not imply causation, but it can suggest it.

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Data is a crucial part of the scientific method, but it is not enough by itself.

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Data is not enough; we need a model that tells us how the world works.

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Causal diagrams help us visualize relationships and reason more effectively.

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Intervention is key to discovering causal effects.

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The power of causal reasoning lies in the ability to reason about interventions.

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Causation is the foundation of our reasoning.

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