"While the subject matter can be dense at times, Edmans' engaging writing style and judicious use of anecdotes and case studies make the book accessible to a wide audience. "May Contain Lies" serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the complex landscape of information and make more informed decisions, whether in their personal or professional lives."-- "S&G Consulting"
"Elegantly structured around an ascent up the ladder of 'misinference.' "-- "RealClearEnergy"
"May Contain Lies is focused on identifying what is and isn't reliable information. In a time when it feels like we are surrounded by more and more sources of misinformation and disinformation, this is certainly a welcome lesson."-- "GeekDad"
"Confirmation bias can seem so engrained in us that it's difficult to shake. But Edmans highlights how first recognizing our biases and then taking small but intentional steps to overcome them can have an outsized effect on the quality of our decisions."-- "Inc."
"Shows us how to be more discerning with evidence. . . . Is a statement a fact, is a fact truly data, is that data genuinely evidence, and is that evidence proof? The book provides tips for sussing that out."-- "Times of India"
"A clear-headed guide to the exaggerations, sloppy research and the occasional downright lies peddled by companies, universities, authors and Ted Talk gurus. . . . Edmans is determined to make us better, more critical thinkers."-- "The Times"
"Edmans might believe that we're post truth, but he also proposes that it is in everyone's grasp to become smarter thinkers."-- "Financial Times"
"Edmans is out to help us better understand and analyse the data we are fed, and to aid us in becoming more sceptical. . . . The appendix ("a checklist for smarter thinking") should be required reading."
-- "New Scientist"
"A wonderful litany of the myriad ways in which we can be deceived, and deceive ourselves."-- "The Guardian"