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How to predict the unpredictable : the art of outsmarting almost everyone / William Poundstone

This work examines the psychological concept of representativeness and the human tendency to perceive patterns in random data. It explains how understanding cognitive biases can improve decision-making in areas such as financial investment and digital security.

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