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The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

by Leonard Mlodinow
$13.90
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Navigating life's randomness with mathematical insight.

If the uncertainty of life both intrigues and confounds you, Leonard Mlodinow's "The Drunkard's Walk" is a thought-provoking exploration you shouldn't miss. It's a blend of science, psychology, and real-world examples that will arm you with a deeper understanding of the unseen forces shaping your daily life. Beyond the intellectual enrichment, it empowers you with a fresh perspective on luck, success, and decision-making.

The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

by Leonard Mlodinow
$13.90
ISBN: 9780141026473
Authors: Leonard Mlodinow
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Related Collections: History, Economics, Philosophy, Business, Science
Related Topics: History, Popular Science, Mathematics, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 22861 readers)

Description

Leonard Mlodinow reveals the psychological illusions that prevent us from understanding everything from stock-picking to wine-tasting, winning the lottery to road safety, and reveals the truth about the success of sporting heroes and film stars, and even how to make sense of a blood test. "The Drunkard's Walk" is an exhilarating, eye-opening guide to understanding our random world - read it, so you won't be left a victim of chance.
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Navigating life's randomness with mathematical insight.

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