Dan Gardner is a compelling author whose work critically examines the science and politics of fear, risk perception, and the unreliability of expert predictions. Through extensive research and engaging prose, he delves into the psychological and social factors that shape our judgments, often leading us to fear the wrong things and ignore genuine dangers. His insightful explorations challenge readers to question their assumptions about forecasting and decision-making, drawing on interviews with leading researchers and a deep understanding of complex scientific literature. Gardner's writing offers a unique blend of intellectual rigor and accessible narrative, making profound concepts understandable and urging a more rational approach to understanding our world.
Harry Morris's journey from an East End Jewish barrow boy to a celebrated nightclub operator in Knightsbridge and Mayfair showcases a compelling 'rags to riches' narrative. However, his ambition and a severe early illness led to significant personal sacrifices, including the creation of myths around his success and a rift within his family. This story explores the complexities of ambition, identity, and the cost of success.
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China's economy has grown remarkably quickly in recent decades and is now the second largest in the world-but prosperity has come at great environmental cost. Environmental Pollution in China: What Everyone Needs to Know® examines the nature of the country's pollution crisis, the Chinese people's response to it, and the efforts by the state to tackle it.
Future Babble: Why Pundits Are Hedgehogs and Foxes Know Best
The author, known for their bestselling works, explores the art of predicting future events and understanding human decision-making. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, they delve into the psychology behind forecasting, revealing common pitfalls and strategies for improvement. The book combines research with practical examples, offering readers tools to enhance their predictive abilities in various aspects of life and business. It challenges conventional wisdom and encourages critical thinking about uncertainty and risk.
An analysis of the scientific causes of irrational fear offers insight into the brain's role in causing people to experience and react to fear, in a report that explains how heightened fear in the post-9/11 world is dangerously intersecting with biologically driven responses
Shows how the Four Books - The Greater Learning, The Analects, The Mencius, and The Doctrine of the Mean - have been read and understood by the Chinese since the twelfth century. This book provides an introduction to the later imperial Confucian tradition; and introduces the reader to Zhu Xi's commentarial understanding of the Four Books.
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