by Matt Parker
First published 2019
When a simple decimal error torpedoes a navy ship, you know something has gone terribly wrong. In Humble Pi, math enthusiast Matt Parker dissects a litany of mathematical blunders, from flawed voting algorithms to a doomed Olympic team. As he explores these bizarre and often calamitous mishaps, Parker reveals the hidden role math plays in our lives—and the alarming consequences when the numbers don't add up. Prepare to be shocked, entertained, and filled with a new respect (or fear) for the power of mathematics.
Genres: non-fiction, mathematics, academic, algorithms
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: informative, investigative
295 pages · Kindle Edition · Penguin UK