The Book of Why

*The Book of Why* explores how we understand cause-and-effect relationships, going beyond simple observations to ask why things happen. It introduces tools called causal diagrams and frameworks that help us identify, analyze, and reason about cause-and-effect links systematically. This approach improves our ability to make informed decisions, test hypotheses, and understand complex phenomena in fields like medicine, social sciences, and policy. Essentially, the book guides readers in thinking more critically about the differences between correlation (things happening together) and causation (one thing actually causing another).