Super freakonomics
- 270 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Looking deeper, questioning harder, this title uncovers the hidden truths about our world, from global cooling to patriotic prostitutes, drunk walking to why suicide bombers should buy life insurance.
Stephen J. Dubner Book order (chronological)
Stephen J. Dubner is an author whose work is characterized by a deep exploration of seemingly unrelated topics, revealing hidden connections. Through engaging storytelling and an unconventional lens on everyday phenomena, he challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to re-examine their perceptions of the world. His style is accessible yet incisive, allowing readers to look beneath the surface and discover the fascinating dynamics that shape our society.
'The Black Swan' is a concept that will change the way you look at the world. Black Swans underlie almost everything, from the rise of religions, to events in our own personal lives. Nassim Taleb explains everything we know about what we don't know, and shows us how to face the world.
Cult bestseller, new buzz word... Freakonomics is at the heart of everything we see and do and the subjects that bedevil us daily: from parenting to crime, sport to politics, fat to cheating, fear to traffic jams. Asking provocative and profound questions about human motivation and contemporary living and reaching some astonishing conclusions, Freakonomics will make you see the familiar world through a completely original lens.