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How the World Really Works

The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going

by Vaclav Smil ...

Narrated by Stephen Perring ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Provocative but perceptive . . . You can agree or disagree with Smil—accept or doubt his ‘just the facts’ posture—but you probably shouldn’t ignore him.”—The Washington PostAn essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible—a scientist's investigation into what science really does, and does not, ... Read more

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Provocative but perceptive . . . You can agree or disagree with Smil—accept or doubt his ‘just the facts’ posture—but you probably shouldn’t ignore him.”—The Washington PostAn essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible—a scientist's investigation into what science really does, and does not,
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Numbers Tell Stories

How Data Can Reveal the Surprising Truths about Our World from the Bestselling Author

by Vaclav Smil ...

Narrated by Joe Jameson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 58 min

From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our worldWhat do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the numbers reveal startling truths about who we are, how we live and where we’re headed. For centuries we’ve told ourselves stories about ... Read more

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From the internationally bestselling author, a revealing look at the surprising numbers that uncover the hidden forces shaping our worldWhat do marriage, milk and the black market tell us about the state of humanity? Most people would say, not much at all. But the numbers reveal startling truths about who we are, how we live and where we’re headed. For centuries we’ve told ourselves stories about
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Méthodes mathématiques en science des données : Un guide intuitif des bases mathématiques de l’analyse moderne des données et de l’apprentissage automatique

by Benjamin Devaux ...

Narrated by Benjamin Devaux ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

Domptez l'apprentissage automatique et la science des données avec cette approche mathématique claire et intuitive. Parfait pour vos trajets quotidiens ou vos sessions d'apprentissage autonome, cet audio transforme des concepts abstraits en compétences pratiques. Fini la confusion face aux équations complexes : développez enfin une compréhension solide des véritables rouages de l'intelligence ... Read more

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Domptez l'apprentissage automatique et la science des données avec cette approche mathématique claire et intuitive. Parfait pour vos trajets quotidiens ou vos sessions d'apprentissage autonome, cet audio transforme des concepts abstraits en compétences pratiques. Fini la confusion face aux équations complexes : développez enfin une compréhension solide des véritables rouages de l'intelligence
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Mathematical Theory of Bayesian Statistics: A Rigorous Yet Intuitive Introduction to Priors, Posteriors, and Asymptotics

by Robert Klein ...

Narrated by Robert Klein ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Master the mathematical foundation of Bayesian statistics to transform probability into a precise logic of uncertainty. Whether you are settling in for deep work or upskilling during your academic commute, this analytical journey demystifies complex data science paradigms. Transition from classical inference to formal mathematical modeling with absolute clarity.Stop relying on vague heuristics and ... Read more

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Master the mathematical foundation of Bayesian statistics to transform probability into a precise logic of uncertainty. Whether you are settling in for deep work or upskilling during your academic commute, this analytical journey demystifies complex data science paradigms. Transition from classical inference to formal mathematical modeling with absolute clarity.Stop relying on vague heuristics and
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Quantum 2.0

The Weird Physics Driving a New Revolution in Technology

by Paul Davies ...

Narrated by Marston York ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

Quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and even quantum AI—a century after the discovery of an unexpected physical world, researchers are putting this puzzling science to work in dazzling new ways.In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers readers a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how ... Read more

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Quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and even quantum AI—a century after the discovery of an unexpected physical world, researchers are putting this puzzling science to work in dazzling new ways.In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers readers a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how
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Probability Theory: A Gentle, Practical Introduction to Chance, Risk, and Uncertainty for Curious Minds

by Daniel Weiss ...

Narrated by Daniel Weiss ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Master risk and transform uncertainty into clear decision-making with this accessible mathematics and data science guide. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions, this calm, conversational journey replaces dry formulas with intuitive logic. Equip yourself with essential mental models to navigate life's daily variables and professional forecasting challenges.Instead of feeling ... Read more

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Master risk and transform uncertainty into clear decision-making with this accessible mathematics and data science guide. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions, this calm, conversational journey replaces dry formulas with intuitive logic. Equip yourself with essential mental models to navigate life's daily variables and professional forecasting challenges.Instead of feeling
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The Improbability Principle

Why Coincidences, Miracles, and Rare Events Happen Every Day

by David J. Hand ...

Narrated by Paul Hodgson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

In The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anything but. In fact, they're commonplace. Not only that, we should all expect to experience a miracle roughly once every month.But Hand is no believer in superstitions, prophecies, or the paranormal. His definition of "miracle" is thoroughly rational. No mystical or supernatural ... Read more

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In The Improbability Principle, the renowned statistician David J. Hand argues that extraordinarily rare events are anything but. In fact, they're commonplace. Not only that, we should all expect to experience a miracle roughly once every month.But Hand is no believer in superstitions, prophecies, or the paranormal. His definition of "miracle" is thoroughly rational. No mystical or supernatural
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IBM SPSS

Simple and Effective Strategies for Mastering Statistics Using IBM SPSS From A-Z

by Walker Schmidt ...

Narrated by Dean Collins ...

Series Audiobook 3 - 3
Unabridged

6 hours 20 min

Statistical Data Analysis is a very important field of data analytics. However, the reputable tools that facilitate people in perform such tasks are very few in number, and most of the time, the tools that are popular charge a subscription, making it even less accessible. But let's say that money is not a problem and you're an aspiring data analyst who wants to improve your skills using the ... Read more

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Statistical Data Analysis is a very important field of data analytics. However, the reputable tools that facilitate people in perform such tasks are very few in number, and most of the time, the tools that are popular charge a subscription, making it even less accessible. But let's say that money is not a problem and you're an aspiring data analyst who wants to improve your skills using the
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How Luck Happens

Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life

by Janice Kaplan, Barnaby Marsh ...

Narrated by Janice Kaplan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

Creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries and New York Times bestselling author Janice Kaplan examines the phenomenon of luck--and discovers the exciting ways you can grab opportunities and make luck for yourself every day.After spending a year researching and experiencing gratitude for The Gratitude Diaries, Janice Kaplan is back to tackle another big, mysterious influence in all our ... Read more

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Creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries and New York Times bestselling author Janice Kaplan examines the phenomenon of luck--and discovers the exciting ways you can grab opportunities and make luck for yourself every day.After spending a year researching and experiencing gratitude for The Gratitude Diaries, Janice Kaplan is back to tackle another big, mysterious influence in all our
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Big Data

Does Size Matter?

by Timandra Harkness ...

Narrated by Timandra Harkness ...

Unabridged

9 hours 46 min

Bloomsbury presents Big Data: Does Size Matter?, written and read by Timandra HarknessWhat is Big Data, and why should you care?Big data knows where you've been and who your friends are. It knows what you like and what makes you angry. It can predict what you'll buy, where you'll be the victim of crime and when you'll have a heart attack. Big data knows you better than you know yourself, or so it ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents Big Data: Does Size Matter?, written and read by Timandra HarknessWhat is Big Data, and why should you care?Big data knows where you've been and who your friends are. It knows what you like and what makes you angry. It can predict what you'll buy, where you'll be the victim of crime and when you'll have a heart attack. Big data knows you better than you know yourself, or so it
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Everything Is Predictable

How Bayesian Statistics Explain Our World

by Tom Chivers ...

Narrated by Tom Chivers ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But ... Read more

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A “fascinating, witty, and perspective-shifting” (Oliver Burkeman, New York Times bestselling author) tour of Bayes’s theorem and its global impact on modern life from the acclaimed science writer and author of*The Rationalist’s Guide to the Galaxy*.At its simplest, Bayes’s theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. But
... Read more
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The Art of Statistics

How to Learn from Data

by David Spiegelhalter ...

Narrated by Jonathan Davis ...

Unabridged

9 hours 1 min

In this "important and comprehensive" (New Yorker) guide to statistical thinking, discover how you can use data and mathematics to gain a better understanding of life’s biggest problems.The age of big data has made statistical literacy more important than ever. In The Art of Statistics, David Spiegelhalter shows how to apply statistical reasoning to real-world problems. Whether we're analyzing ... Read more

$27.99 USD

In this "important and comprehensive" (New Yorker) guide to statistical thinking, discover how you can use data and mathematics to gain a better understanding of life’s biggest problems.The age of big data has made statistical literacy more important than ever. In The Art of Statistics, David Spiegelhalter shows how to apply statistical reasoning to real-world problems. Whether we're analyzing
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Statistics for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to Making Sense of Data and Chance

by Peter Rosenthal ...

Narrated by Peter Rosenthal ...

Unabridged

1 hour 41 min

Conquer math anxiety and build essential data literacy with this empowering, beginner-friendly guide to everyday numbers. Whether you are commuting to the office or focusing on personal self-improvement, this reassuring listen transforms intimidating concepts into clear, actionable critical thinking skills. Say goodbye to the frustration of messy data and misleading statistical claims.Instead of ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Conquer math anxiety and build essential data literacy with this empowering, beginner-friendly guide to everyday numbers. Whether you are commuting to the office or focusing on personal self-improvement, this reassuring listen transforms intimidating concepts into clear, actionable critical thinking skills. Say goodbye to the frustration of messy data and misleading statistical claims.Instead of
... Read more
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Bayesian Statistics and Marketing: A Practical Guide to Data-Driven Campaigns, Customer Insights, and Smarter Decisions

by Adrian Keller ...

Narrated by Adrian Keller ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Transform messy marketing data into confident, high-ROI business strategies using intuitive predictive analytics. If you are tired of relying on broken A/B tests and flawed attribution models, this empowering audio experience provides a smarter framework for navigating modern market uncertainty. Perfect for your morning commute, it replaces intimidating math with plain-language strategies you can ... Read more

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Transform messy marketing data into confident, high-ROI business strategies using intuitive predictive analytics. If you are tired of relying on broken A/B tests and flawed attribution models, this empowering audio experience provides a smarter framework for navigating modern market uncertainty. Perfect for your morning commute, it replaces intimidating math with plain-language strategies you can
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数学：宇宙をひそかに動かす不思議な言語

by 寺田康夫 ...

Narrated by 寺田康夫 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

複雑な計算を手放し、見慣れた日常から壮大な宇宙の法則までを紐解く、知的好奇心と驚きに満ちたポピュラーサイエンスの旅へ出かけましょう。通勤電車に揺られる時間や夜の静寂に包まれたリラックスタイムが、世界の隠された秩序を読み解く極上のひとときに変わります。耳から流れ込む美しい数の言語が、あなたの目の前に広がる風景をまったく新しいものへと塗り替えていくはずです。数式は単なる無味乾燥な記号の羅列ではなく、自然や社会の現象を驚くほど鮮やかに描写する魔法のレンズです。雪の結晶が織りなす完璧な対称性から、星々の優雅な軌道、そして偶然に支配されたように見える確率の奥底に潜むルールまで、ばらばらに見える現象がひとつの美しい物語として繋がっていきます。世界がぴったりと噛み合う奇跡のような瞬間と、現実の揺らぎを同時に味わう、かつてない知的体験をお届けします。本書で見つかること ... Read more

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複雑な計算を手放し、見慣れた日常から壮大な宇宙の法則までを紐解く、知的好奇心と驚きに満ちたポピュラーサイエンスの旅へ出かけましょう。通勤電車に揺られる時間や夜の静寂に包まれたリラックスタイムが、世界の隠された秩序を読み解く極上のひとときに変わります。耳から流れ込む美しい数の言語が、あなたの目の前に広がる風景をまったく新しいものへと塗り替えていくはずです。数式は単なる無味乾燥な記号の羅列ではなく、自然や社会の現象を驚くほど鮮やかに描写する魔法のレンズです。雪の結晶が織りなす完璧な対称性から、星々の優雅な軌道、そして偶然に支配されたように見える確率の奥底に潜むルールまで、ばらばらに見える現象がひとつの美しい物語として繋がっていきます。世界がぴったりと噛み合う奇跡のような瞬間と、現実の揺らぎを同時に味わう、かつてない知的体験をお届けします。本書で見つかること
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El azar en la vida y en los mercados: Descubre las fuerzas ocultas que hay detrás del riesgo, la suerte y el fracaso

by Efrén Olivares ...

Narrated by Efrén Olivares ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Domina la gestión de riesgos y la toma de decisiones al desenmascarar cómo la suerte y la incertidumbre rigen tu vida. Ya sea que enfrentes un revés profesional, inviertas en mercados volátiles o busques claridad mental, esta audición te invita a mirar el caos con absoluta serenidad. Aprenderás a separar la verdadera habilidad de la simple casualidad sin recurrir a lenguajes técnicos o fórmulas ... Read more

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Domina la gestión de riesgos y la toma de decisiones al desenmascarar cómo la suerte y la incertidumbre rigen tu vida. Ya sea que enfrentes un revés profesional, inviertas en mercados volátiles o busques claridad mental, esta audición te invita a mirar el caos con absoluta serenidad. Aprenderás a separar la verdadera habilidad de la simple casualidad sin recurrir a lenguajes técnicos o fórmulas
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The Doomsday Calculation

How an Equation that Predicts the Future Is Transforming Everything We Know About Life and the Universe

by William Poundstone ...

Narrated by Kyle Tait ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's ... Read more

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In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's
... Read more
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What the Luck?

The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives

by Gary Smith ...

Narrated by Tim Andres Pabon ...

Unabridged

7 hours 49 min

The newest book by the acclaimed author of Standard Deviations takes on luck, and all the mischief the idea of luck can cause in our lives.In Israel, pilot trainees who were praised for doing well subsequently performed worse, while trainees who were yelled at for doing poorly performed better. It is an empirical fact that highly intelligent women tend to marry men who are less intelligent. ... Read more

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The newest book by the acclaimed author of Standard Deviations takes on luck, and all the mischief the idea of luck can cause in our lives.In Israel, pilot trainees who were praised for doing well subsequently performed worse, while trainees who were yelled at for doing poorly performed better. It is an empirical fact that highly intelligent women tend to marry men who are less intelligent.
... Read more
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Scale

The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, Sustainability, and the Pace of Life, in Organisms, Cities, Economies, and Companies

by Geoffrey West ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Unabridged

19 hours 13 min

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent ... Read more

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**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." —The Wall Street JournalWall Street JournalFrom one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden laws that govern the life cycle of everything from plants and animals to the cities we live in.**Visionary physicist Geoffrey West is a pioneer in the field of complexity science, the science of emergent
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O andar do bêbado

Como o acaso determina nossas vidas

by Leonard Mlodinow ...

Narrated by Paulo Vinicius Justo Fernandes ...

Unabridged

11 hours 28 min

Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard ... Read more

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Best-seller internacional e livro notável do New York TimesUm dos 10 Melhores Livros de Ciência, segundo a Amazon.comNão estamos preparados para lidar com o aleatório e, por isso, não percebemos o quanto o acaso interfere em nossas vidas. Num tom irreverente, citando exemplos e pesquisas presentes em todos os âmbitos da vida, do mercado financeiro aos esportes, de Hollywood à medicina, Leonard
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More Numbers Every Day

How Data, Stats, and Figures Control Our Lives and How to Set Ourselves Free

by Micael Dahlen, Helge Thorbjørnsen ...

Narrated by Micael Dahlen, Helge Thorbjørnsen, Katie Koster ...

Unabridged

5 hours 36 min

Your personal number detox: learn how numbers have taken control of your life—and how to get it back.How many hours of sleep did you get last week? How many steps did you walk today? How many friends do you have? It seems everywhere you go, you’re surrounded by numbers. You depend on them, so you think they’re dependable, neutral, exact. But the truth? Numbers lie. They mislead. They’re tricky, ... Read more

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Your personal number detox: learn how numbers have taken control of your life—and how to get it back.How many hours of sleep did you get last week? How many steps did you walk today? How many friends do you have? It seems everywhere you go, you’re surrounded by numbers. You depend on them, so you think they’re dependable, neutral, exact. But the truth? Numbers lie. They mislead. They’re tricky,
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Probability Theory and Examples: A Guided Course With Intuition, Proofs, and Worked Problems for Self-Study

by Daniel Hofstadter ...

Narrated by Daniel Hofstadter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless ... Read more

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Master probability theory and applied statistics on the go with this patient, audio-optimized self-study guide. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into a conversational journey through the hidden laws of randomness. Designed specifically for audio-only learners, complex equations are translated into intuitive, plain-spoken language that makes mental calculation effortless
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Zufall im Leben und an den Märkten: Erkenne die verborgenen Kräfte hinter Risiko, Glück und Scheitern

by Eike Löffler ...

Narrated by Eike Löffler ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

Meistere die unberechenbare Psychologie der Finanzmärkte und lerne, echtes Können von purem Zufall zu trennen. Ob auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder direkt vor einer riskanten finanziellen Entscheidung – diese augenöffnende Analyse verändert radikal, wie du Ungewissheit im Alltag wahrnimmst.Wir klammern uns oft an eine trügerische Illusion der Kontrolle und suchen bei Misserfolgen reflexhaft ... Read more

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Meistere die unberechenbare Psychologie der Finanzmärkte und lerne, echtes Können von purem Zufall zu trennen. Ob auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder direkt vor einer riskanten finanziellen Entscheidung – diese augenöffnende Analyse verändert radikal, wie du Ungewissheit im Alltag wahrnimmst.Wir klammern uns oft an eine trügerische Illusion der Kontrolle und suchen bei Misserfolgen reflexhaft
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Strength in Numbers

How Polls Work and Why We Need Them

by G. Elliott Morris ...

Narrated by P.J. Ochlan ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

Public opinion polling is the ultimate democratic process; it gives every person an equal voice in letting elected leaders know what they need and want. But in the eyes of the public, polls today are tarnished. Recent election forecasts have routinely missed the mark and media coverage of polls has focused solely on predicting winners and losers.In Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott ... Read more

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Public opinion polling is the ultimate democratic process; it gives every person an equal voice in letting elected leaders know what they need and want. But in the eyes of the public, polls today are tarnished. Recent election forecasts have routinely missed the mark and media coverage of polls has focused solely on predicting winners and losers.In Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott
... Read more

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