How PowerPoint Makes You Stupid

The Faulty Causality, Sloppy Logic, Decontextualized Data, and Seductive Showmanship That Have Taken Over Our Thinking

by: Franck Frommer

in: Cultural Studies

Summary:

The book critically examines the impact of PowerPoint presentations on communication, decision-making, and thought processes, arguing that the software encourages oversimplification and manipulation of information. It delves into the consequences of relying on slideshows for conveying complex ideas, suggesting that this reliance can lead to distorted understanding and superficial reasoning.