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How randomness rules our lives
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What it is about
Physicist Leonard Mlodinow describes how chance affects our lives more than we think. He covers probability, statistics and how people misjudge luck. The book explains why successful people are not always the most skilled.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like popular math.
What you will get
Written for general readers.
The Drunkard's Walk Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Probability · Randomness · Statistics
Length
252 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Leonard Mlodinow.
Setting
Casinos, Hollywood and everyday life.
What makes it different
A readable introduction to probability and luck.
Feel
Clear, witty and surprising.
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