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From one piece Random is as random does 3 beliefs, in the piece's order there
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None of these methods guarantees success, but they do improve your odds because most setters of multiple-choice questions are more predictable than they realise.
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A tossed coin is more likely to land on the same face it started on than on the opposite face.Their words
Persi Diaconis, celebrated both as a mathematician and magician, has found that a coin toss is, in general, a 51/49 proposition in favour of finishing the same way up that it started.
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No supercomputing was required: Shannon's machine had just 16 bits of memory. We humans are not hard to read.
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From one piece Why the story of the Vegetable Lamb was believed 2 beliefs, in the piece's order there
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It is worthwhile to pause and think critically about what other people tell you before accepting itTheir words
Second, it is never a bad idea to stop and think for a moment about what other people tell you.
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First, if most of our beliefs are handed to us by the society in which we live, it is vital that our society itself values truth and truth-telling.
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From one piece Nudge or tax? At last, some data 2 beliefs, in the piece's order there
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All too often, politicians are turning their back on the most beneficial policies because they lack the political courage or the political skill to introduce them.
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Serious policy reform requires changing regulations or the tax system, not just behavioural nudges.Their words
I've also argued that while nudges can be quick, easy and effective, serious policy action usually requires a change to regulations or the tax system.
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From one piece The Big Power of Small Annoyances 3 beliefs, in the piece's order there
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Turning a game into a means to a broader purpose risks destroying the fun that makes it a game.Their words
After all, if a game takes on a broader purpose then it risks no longer being fun. And a game that is no fun isn't much of a game.
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In short: the awkward group did better but believed they did worse.
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The irony is that gamification is a brittle imitation of an actual game.
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The Man From the FutureTheir words
Ananyo Bhattacharya, The Man From the Future – A biography not only of the genius’s genius, John von Neumann, but also of von Neumann’s ideas and influence, which are nearly impossible to exaggerate. Serious and brilliantly-written.
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The Art of FairnessTheir words
David Bodanis, The Art of Fairness – A delightful and moving exploration of nice guys, nasty guys, and what it takes to succeed without being a jerk.
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The Art of MoreTheir words
Michael Brooks, The Art of More – The history of how ideas in mathematics (such as algebra, geometry, statistics and accountancy) helped to shape the modern world. Given my own predelictions I was delighted with this book.
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Four Thousand WeeksTheir words
Burkeman’s book is one of the hits of the summer and deservedly so.
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ShapeTheir words
Jordan Ellenberg, Shape – A really fun, witty exploration of ideas in geometry and their surprisingly wide-ranging application.
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The Scout MindsetTheir words
Julia Galef, The Scout Mindset – A charming and original contribution to the genre on being open-minded and curious. Great stories and ideas, alongside a serious argument for the virtues of exploring rather than defending ideas.
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The Bomber MafiaTheir words
Malcolm Gladwell, The Bomber Mafia – Gladwell’s podcast company Pushkin publishes my Cautionary Tales podcast, but is also experimenting with ‘enhanced audiobooks’. This is their first attempt and it’s a cracker.
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Think AgainTheir words
Adam Grant, Think Again – Grant is always witty and humane, but assembles a terrific range of ideas and research to analyse and overcome the obstacles to rethinking our own views and (even harder) persuading others to rethink theirs.
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Extra LifeTheir words
Steven Johnson, Extra Life – Johnson explores the astonishing expansion in life expectancy over the last two hundred years, and asks how we measure it and who – and what – deserves the credit. Wide ranging and a pleasure to read.
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A World Without EmailTheir words
Cal Newport, A World Without Email – this is marketed as a self-help book by a self-help guy, but it’s much more than that.
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RationalityTheir words
Steven Pinker, Rationality – the joy of this book (other than Pinker’s playful wit) is the sheer range.
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The Complete Guide to Absolutely EverythingTheir words
Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry, The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything – just delightful, wide-ranging stuff from the surely best science-communication double-act in the world. The perfect gift for the nerd in your life.
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Anthro-VisionTheir words
Gillian Tett, Anthro-Vision – my colleague Gillian Tett makes the case for thinking like an anthropologist in business and in life. The description of how KitKats took Japan by storm is a particular delight.
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