What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives
Gary Smith • Rizzoli • ISBN-13 978‑1468313758
What the Luck?: The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives
ISBN-10: 1468313754 · ISBN-13: 978‑1468313758 · 2016
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Gary Smith explores the pervasive influence of randomness and probability in our daily experiences, challenging the common tendency to perceive patterns where none exist. By dissecting real-world scenarios ranging from financial markets to sports and personal decision-making, the author illustrates how cognitive biases often lead us to misinterpret luck as skill or destiny.
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