How to predict the unpredictable
William Poundstone
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How to predict the unpredictable
Published
2014
Publisher
Oneworld
Pages
284
ISBN-13
9781780744070
ISBN-10
1780744072
Description
We are hard-wired to believe that the world is more predictable than it is. We chase 'winning streaks' that are often just illusions, and we are all too predictable exactly when we try hardest not to be. In the 1970s, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky coined the phrase 'representativeness' to describe the psychology of this behaviour. Since then representativeness has been used by auditors to catch people fiddling their tax returns and by hedge fund managers to reap billions from the emotions of small investors. Now Poundstone for the first time makes these techniques fun, easy, and profitable for everyone, in the everyday situations that matter. You'll learn how to tackle multiple choice tests, what internet passwords to avoid, how to up your odds of winning the office Premier League sweepstakes, and the best ways to invest your money.
Subjects
A Wrinkle in Time
Through the Looking-Glass
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass
Effective Executive
The Practice of Management
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in How to predict the unpredictable?
This edition of How to predict the unpredictable has approximately 284 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read How to predict the unpredictable?
For most readers, How to predict the unpredictable typically takes between 5h 55m and 3h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,000 words
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What is the word count of How to predict the unpredictable?
The estimated word count for How to predict the unpredictable is approximately 71,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of How to predict the unpredictable?
How to predict the unpredictable was written by William Poundstone.
When was How to predict the unpredictable published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.