A Joosr Guide to... How Not to Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg: The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life

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Most people think math is something you learn and forget in high school, never to be used again. But our relationship with math doesn't end there. Mathematics is all around us, affecting everything from the people we vote for to the athletes we support-and once you've learned to see it, you'll find a whole new way to interact with the world around you.

Math truly is everywhere in the world today, and in How Not To Be Wrong, you'll gain the tools you need to see its powerful and widespread effects. You'll also learn how to think like a mathematician, avoiding scams and misleading information to make the best possible choices in every aspect of your life.

You will learn:

· Why an athlete's slumps and hot streaks never last long

· How to figure out the exact worth of your time

· Why popular opinion doesn't actually exist.

© 2015 Joosr (E-book): 9781785671869

Wydanie

E-book: 29 października 2015