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On The Edge: How Successful Gamblers And Risktakers Think,New
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide to our era of riskand the players raising the stakesIn the bestselling The Signal and the Noise, Nate Silver showed how forecasting would define the age of Big Data. Now, in this timely and riveting new book, Silver investigates 'The River,' or those whose mastery of risk allows them to shapeand dominateso much of modern life.These professional risk takerspoker players and hedge fund managers, crypto truebelievers and bluechip art collectorscan teach us much about navigating the uncertainty of the 21st century. By embedding within these worlds, Silver offers insight into a range of issues that affect us all, from the frontiers of finance to the future of AI.The River has increasing amounts of wealth and power in our society, and understanding their mindsetincluding the flaws in their thinkingis key to understanding what drives technology and the global economy today. There are certain commonalities in this otherwise diverse group: high tolerance for risk; appreciation of uncertainty; affinity for numbers; skill at decoupling; selfreliance and a distrust of the conventional wisdom. For the River, complexity is baked in, and the work is how to navigate it, without going beyond the pale.Taking us behindthescenes from casinos to venture capital firms to meetings of the effective altruism movement, On the Edge is a deeplyreported, allaccess journey into a hidden world of powerbrokers and risk takers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything'? A: The book explores the concept of risk in modern life, focusing on professional risk-takers and how their understanding of risk shapes technology and the economy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Nate Silver, known for his previous bestseller 'The Signal and the Noise'.
- Q: When was 'On the Edge' published? A: The book is set to be published on August 13, 2024.
- Q: What is the book's format? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'On the Edge' have? A: The book contains a total of 576 pages.
- Q: What themes does Nate Silver address in 'On the Edge'? A: Silver discusses themes of risk management, the psychology of risk-takers, and the impact of their decisions on broader economic trends.
- Q: Is 'On the Edge' suitable for readers unfamiliar with economics? A: Yes, the book is written to be engaging for a general audience, providing insights into complex topics in an accessible manner.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples of risk-takers? A: Yes, Silver includes profiles and stories of various individuals, such as poker players and hedge fund managers, to illustrate his points.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from 'On the Edge'? A: Readers can expect insights into navigating uncertainty, understanding market dynamics, and the mindset of influential figures in finance and technology.
- Q: Is there a digital version of 'On the Edge' available? A: The product details do not specify a digital version; it is currently listed as a hardcover book.