Paradise Regained

Explores the multifaceted relationship between mathematical concepts and creative expression across the arts. It begins by examining surrealist writing and art, showcasing how mathematical surfaces, new geometries, and abstract ideas influenced artists like Man Ray and writers li ...  Show more

Explores the development of high-technology industries in the eastern United States between 1790 and 1860, predating the Silicon Valley phenomenon. The author highlights the crucial role of "networked machinists" in transforming metal manufacturing, machinery, and machine tool se ...  Show more

Nassim Nicholas Taleb's "Fooled by Randomness" argues that luck significantly impacts success, more than people realize. The book highlights cognitive biases like survivorship bias, where only successful outcomes are considered, and the <stron ...

Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational explores the irrational

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The Three Rules of Epidemics

Gladwell introduces three rules that govern the tipping point of any social epidemic: The Law of the Few, The Stickiness Factor, and The Power of Context. Each of these rule ...

When it first came out in 2005, Freakonomics unearthed the hidden side to everything, helping bring behavioral economics to the forefront of popular culture. But it also has had lasting impacts on how leaders understand problems, how advertisers understand consumers, and how we a ...  Show more