“Math illiteracy breeds warped understandings of the world that ultimately jeopardize the progress of civilization. Math professor John Allen Paulos wrote Who’s Counting? as an entertaining, relevant, and potent antidote to this societal blight.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History
“Who’s Counting? is an astonishing book, for it combines two things that aren't often found together: analytical rigor and fun. You don't have to be a math nerd to appreciate the fluid, easy explanations of everyday innumerate reasoning, but I guarantee that this book will make you feel smarter. Who’s Counting? is structured to enable the reader to dip in and out, biting each chocolate to see what one likes, but I encourage you to do what I did and just gorge yourself. It all tastes good.” – Lee McIntyre, author of How to Talk to a Science Denier
“What better than a mathematician sharing the intrigue of math with us all, and, at the same time, protecting us from the data manipulation and fake news that is threatening our democracy? Who’s Counting? is a must-read for all who want to wear mathematical armor against the war on truth.” – Jo Boaler, Nominelli-Olivier Professor of Education (Mathematics) at Stanford University, co-founder of youcubed.org, and author of Limitless Mind
"I love Paulos's writing. Within the ephemeral specifics of news, he finds the enduring logic of mathematics. Who’s Counting? is a glimpse of a more numerate world – and oh how I wish we lived there!" – Ben Orlin, author of Math with Bad Drawings
“Who’s Counting? would not only make a super present for the math-minded folks in your family (or for yourself), it also provides a rich resource for teachers to dive into for great ideas to spice up their classes.”
— Keith Devlin, Stanford University (Emeritus) mathematician and author
“We too often pigeonhole ourselves as ‘number’ or ‘narrative’ people. But Paulos breaks down that artificial division. With Who’s Counting? skill at crafting numerate narratives is a superpower within our grasp.” – Philip E. Tetlock, author of Superforecasting
“John Allen Paulos yet again defends logic and crusades against the problem of innumeracy with good humor and plain language. Using examples ranging from math puzzles to controversial cultural issues, this engaging book reminds us that citizens in a democracy must understand the facts and figures that swirl about them every day.” – Tom Nichols, author of The Death of Expertise
"Who’s Counting is not just for math nerds. Its humor, fun, stories, and unwearied explanations count for plenty. [Pun intended.] They offer a potential suit of armor against the programmatic idiocy that Paulos identifies as ballooning in America today.”-Forbes
