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This is a very fun, entertaining book about the myriad ways in which random phenomena affect our lives. There is nothing really new here. As a physicist, I am already well familiar will all of the concepts introduced, concerning probability and statistics. But oh--what a variety of fascinating applications!
I love the story about the "Ask Marilyn" column in Parade Magazine. Marilyn vos Savant holds the record for the world's highest IQ. She discussed the famous "Monty Hall" problem, and got aggra ...more
I love the story about the "Ask Marilyn" column in Parade Magazine. Marilyn vos Savant holds the record for the world's highest IQ. She discussed the famous "Monty Hall" problem, and got aggra ...more
A much better read with more solid explanation of chaos and math theory than Daniel Pink's When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. Whereas Pink caters to the popular manager and corporate slave, this addresses the nitty-gritty more.
The writing is interesting and concise, which I perfer in my science books, even if they're pop science. Of course, this book tries to draw you in with the clever title, but doesn't reference it until the last few chapters, when you learn it has to do with Br ...more
The writing is interesting and concise, which I perfer in my science books, even if they're pop science. Of course, this book tries to draw you in with the clever title, but doesn't reference it until the last few chapters, when you learn it has to do with Br ...more
Worth reading, and for me it's worth buying. Explains a lot of mathematical theories related to probabilities and chance in clear, friendly language.
I thought it was interesting that he was able to explain things so clearly without using any formulas. Maybe I should recommend it to my students. ...more
I thought it was interesting that he was able to explain things so clearly without using any formulas. Maybe I should recommend it to my students. ...more
I read this one for the April group read for the Science and Inquiry group. Lots of intriguing ideas but I have to admit that it was over my head at times. I would like to take a class taught by this author to really be able to understand. Both comforting that things are random and also disconcerting for the same reason. I did like the emphasis that those who succeed don't give up, randomness or not. Recommended.
*What I've learned, above all, is to keep marching forward because the best news is ...more
*What I've learned, above all, is to keep marching forward because the best news is ...more
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