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Simplexity: Why Simple Things Become Complex (And How Complex Things Can Be Made Simple)
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Sure to be a deserved hit among the evergrowing Freakonomics crowd.'Booklist'Kluger makes the modern world comprehensible.'Publishers Weekly'A fascinating journey.'Library JournalSometimes a complex problem has an easy solution. And sometimes there's more to a simple thing than first appears.In Simplexity, Time senior writer Jeffrey Kluger shows how a drinking straw can save thousands of lives, how a million cars can be on the streets but just a few hundred of them can lead to gridlock, how investors behave like atoms; how arithmetic governs abstract art and physics drives jazz, and why swatting a TV indeed makes it work better.Kluger adeptly translates newly evolving science into a delightful theory of everything that will have you rethinking the rules of business, family, artyour world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Simplexity? A: The main theme of Simplexity is how complex problems can often have simple solutions, and conversely, how simple concepts can reveal deeper complexities.
- Q: Who is the author of Simplexity? A: The author of Simplexity is Jeffrey Kluger, a senior writer at Time magazine.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of Simplexity is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does Simplexity have? A: Simplexity contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was Simplexity published? A: Simplexity was published on June 16, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition of the book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What are some of the complex topics discussed in Simplexity? A: Simplexity discusses various complex topics including the behavior of investors, the principles of physics in art and music, and real-world applications of simple solutions to complex problems.
- Q: Is Simplexity suitable for readers interested in economics? A: Yes, Simplexity is suitable for readers interested in economics as it delves into behavioral economics and offers insights into decision-making processes.
- Q: What is the edition of the book? A: This is a reprint edition of Simplexity.
- Q: What do reviews say about the readability of Simplexity? A: Reviews indicate that Simplexity is written in an accessible manner, making complex concepts comprehensible to a broad audience.