Twisted Logic - Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Big Questions

Twisted Logic: Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Big Questions delves into the intriguing world of twisted logic, where everyday conundrums, bewildering paradoxes, and life's big questions are investigated and decoded. Crafted for the curious mind, this book sheds light on how our intuition and common sense can often mislead us. Without the need for technical jargon or mathematical prowess, it serves as your personal compass through fascinating intellectual landscapes and ultimate explorations. From the quirky corners of Bayesian reasoning to practical strategies in daily choices, this is your companion for a clearer way of thinking.Features: A comprehensive toolkit to refine your cognitive processes and avoid common pitfalls. Insights into the oddities of probability, strategy, and fate that govern our lives. A fresh perspective on everyday decisions and life's larger dilemmas, including finding everything from a place to eat to a new home to a life partner. Practical advice on optimising daily routines, such as determining the best time of day to arrange important appointments. Thought-provoking 'When Should We?' questions that challenge us to think critically about decision-making in our lives. Prepare to challenge your perceptions and unveil hidden truths. Twisted Logic is an enlightening adventure that promises to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Embark on a journey where the only thing certain is the thrill of the unknown.

List of contents

1: Chance and Evidence. 2: Change and Paradox. 3: Chance and Choice. 4: Chance and Gambles. 5: Chance and Reason. 6: Chance and Truth. 7: Chance and Strategy.

Product details

• Authors: Leighton Vaughan Williams
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.06.2024
• EAN: 9781032513348
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3251334-8
• No. of pages: 152
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Probability theory, stochastic theory, mathematical statistics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; MATHEMATICS / Probability & Statistics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Econometrics, Economic statistics, Probability & statistics, Econometrics, Probability and statistics, Econometrics and economic statistics