The Ten Equations That Rule the World
And How You Can Use Them Too
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- USD 12.99
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- USD 12.99
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Discover the Secret Formulas Behind Success, Wealth, and Happiness
Is there a secret formula for getting rich? For going viral? For deciding how long to stick with your current job, Netflix series, or even relationship?
In Ten Equations That Rule the World, mathematician David Sumpter reveals the ten integral equations that are the key to everything from investment banking to betting companies and social media giants. With wit and clarity, Sumpter shows how these formulas can help you increase your chance of success, guard against financial loss, live more healthfully, and see through scaremongering.
You don't need to be a math geek to appreciate the power of these equations. It's all about learning to see problems from a different angle - a way of seeing the world that anyone can learn. Empowering and illuminating, Ten Equations That Rule the World shows how math really can change your life and help you make better decisions.
Discover the hidden math behind personal growth, effective communication, and the decision-making processes that shape human behavior. Whether you're seeking self-improvement, leadership skills, or just a fresh perspective, this eye-opening book provides the formulas for success.
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Mathematics professor Sumpter (Outnumbered) surveys 10 equations that "can provide the answers to questions ranging from the trivial to the profound, and about you as an individual and society as a whole" in this brain-boosting outing. Each equation gets its own chapter: "The Confidence Equation" uses "the basis for the field of statistics" to help readers decide if "you are doing the right thing... you are in the right job.... If your partner really is the love of your life," while "The Learning Equation" draws from algorithms to show readers how to spot if their "actions increase or decrease the difference between your goals and reality." Sumpter pulls examples from a variety of fields—sports betting, animal food foraging, film-making—and shows how his equations build on one another and can lead to surprisingly philosophical revelations. The reward equation, for example, "tells you to concentrate on the present and not dwell on the past." While those who don't know a phi from an alpha or are intimidated by exponents should steer clear, math-minded readers will marvel at the multitudinous ways these equations impact and can help unpack day-to-day life.
