Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error

What are some key viewpoints the author includes in her review of historical definitions of error? How does she distinguish herself from these perspectives?

Compare the pessimistic and optimistic models of error. What does each assert about the nature of error, and what are the potential results of following each model, respectively?

What are some examples the author includes to illustrate the fallibility of the human mind? How do these fallibilities lead to error?