Paulos speaks mainly of the dangers of mathematical innumeracy; that is, the common misconceptions of the layperson in regards to numbers, exploring the relationship between math and the human mind. Paulos discusses innumeracy with quirky anecdotes, scenarios and facts, encouraging readers in the end to look at their world in a more quantitative way. Topics include probability and coincidence, the birthday problem, innumeracy in pseudoscience, and statistics and trade-offs in society.
Author: Paulos John Allen
Genre: Mathematics, Mathematics
Number of pages: 147
Reading time: 2 h. 27 min.
Formats: FB2, EPUB, PDF
Language: english
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The book "INNUMERACY Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" is a world bestseller by Paulos John Allen, available in English in convenient EPUB, PDF, and FB2 formats. Read online or download. No ads, no frills - just a high-quality e-book. Available for purchase via Telegram bot.