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How to predict the unpredictable : the art of outsmarting almost everyone

by 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.

Accession 11477 ISBN 9781780744070 Publisher Oneworld, Little, Brown and Company
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