First published 2014
When a renowned mathematician takes a hard look at the world around him, the results are anything but ordinary. "How Not to Be Wrong" dives into the unexpected ways math shapes our lives, from financial markets to weather forecasts. With wit and clarity, Ellenberg shows how a deeper understanding of probability, logic, and statistics can help us make smarter decisions and see the world more clearly. Prepare to be charmed, provoked, and forever changed by the secret mathematics that underpin the human experience.
Genres: popular-science, non-fiction, mathematics, academic
Vibes: accessible, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
468 pages · Paperback · Penguin