George G. Szpiro guides readers through the puzzling world of paradoxes, from Socratic dialogues to the Monty Hall Problem.
George G. Szpiro Book order
George G. Szpiro is a writer focused on popularizing science. He crafts engaging books that make complex scientific topics accessible to a broad audience. His work is distinguished by its clarity and comprehensibility.
- 2024
- 2020
Risk, Choice, and Uncertainty
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Risk, Choice, and Uncertainty offers a new narrative of the three-century history of the study of decision making, tracing how crucial ideas have evolved and telling the stories of the thinkers who shaped the field. George G. Szpiro examines economics from theories of optimal decision making to behavioral science.
- 2020
Numbers Rule
The Vexing Mathematics of Democracy, from Plato to the Present
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Exploring the complexities of electoral systems, this book delves into the quest for the most equitable voting methods. George Szpiro intertwines historical narratives, biographical insights, and political intrigue to reveal the challenges inherent in determining the "people's choice." It serves as a thought-provoking examination for anyone concerned about the integrity and fairness of elections.
- 2010
Poincare´s Prize
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Traces the hundred-year effort to solve the Poincaré Conjecture and its successful solution by Grigory Perelman, an impoverished Russian recluse who refused all prizes and academic appointments while solving an array of mathematical conundrums.
