Fluke
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Code:9781399804530
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Weight:0.234 Kgs
provocative new vision of how our world really works - and why chance determines
everything.
In Fluke, myth-shattering
social scientist Brian Klaas deep-dives into the phenomenon of randomness, unpicking
our neat and tidy storybook version of events to reveal a reality far wilder
and more fascinating than we have dared to consider. The bewildering truth is
that but for a few incidental changes, our lives - and our societies - would
be radically different.
Offering an entirely new perspective,
Fluke explores how our world really works, driven by strange
interactions and random events. How much difference does our decision to hit
the snooze button make? Did one couple's vacation really change the course of
the twentieth century? What are the smallest accidents that have tilted the
course of history itself?
The mind-bending lessons of this
phenomenon challenge our beliefs about the very workings of the world. From
the evolution of human biology and natural disasters to the impact of global
events on supply chain disruptions, every detail matters because of the web
of connectivity that envelops us. So what if, by exploding our illusion of
control, we can make better decisions and live happy, fulfilling lives?
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