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Fluke - The Maths And Myths Of Coincidences

Joseph Mazur

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Fluke - The Maths And Myths Of Coincidences

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Unique Unlocking the secrets of chance and serendipity.

This book could be a good read for you if you've ever wondered about the mysterious forces of coincidence that seem to shape our lives. With insightful stories and thorough research, Joseph Mazur takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of chance and probability. From lottery winners to historical events, Fluke explores the science and mystery behind coincidences, challenging your beliefs and leaving you with a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life. Get ready to see the world with new eyes and appreciate the subtle patterns that govern our existence.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Fluke - The Maths And Myths Of Coincidences

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ISBN: 9781780748993
Author: Joseph Mazur
Publisher: Oneworld
Date of Publication: 2016-06-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Business, Science
Related Topics: Psychology, Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 3.09
(rated by 576 readers)

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Imagine this: you are browsing used books in a bookstore hundreds of miles from home when you come across a copy of Moby Dick, which you remember reading as a child. You open it and find your own name on the inside cover. What are the chances? This is the question we ask ourselves upon encountering seemingly impossible coincidences, like the woman who won the lottery four times. But from clairvoyants to financial markets, and from unique scientific discoveries to DNA evidence, if there is any likelihood that something could happen, no matter how small, it is bound to happen to someone at some time. Coupling lively anecdotes with the principles of probability, Joseph Mazur balances the fun of a great coincidence with the logical thinking of a mathematician. With a lightness of touch and a witty turn of phrase, Mazur sweeps aside pseudoscience and conspiracy theories, proving that there are rational explanations for even the most extraordinary events.
 

Unique Unlocking the secrets of chance and serendipity.

This book could be a good read for you if you've ever wondered about the mysterious forces of coincidence that seem to shape our lives. With insightful stories and thorough research, Joseph Mazur takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of chance and probability. From lottery winners to historical events, Fluke explores the science and mystery behind coincidences, challenging your beliefs and leaving you with a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life. Get ready to see the world with new eyes and appreciate the subtle patterns that govern our existence.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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