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Once upon a number : the hidden mathematical logic of stories / John Allen Paulos

This book examines the relationship between mathematical concepts and narrative structures, bridging the gap between abstract logic and human storytelling. It uses probability and complexity theory to analyse how numerical data intersects with anecdotal experience.

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