The Ten Equations That Rule the World: And How You Can Use Them Too

by David Sumpter

Overview

Discover the Secret Formulas Behind Success, Wealth, and Happiness

Is there a secret formula for getting rich? For going viral? For deciding how long to stick with your current job, Netflix series, or even relationship?

In Ten Equations That Rule the World, mathematician David Sumpter reveals the ten integral equations that are the key to everything from investment banking to betting companies and social media giants. With wit and clarity, Sumpter shows how these formulas can help you increase your chance of success, guard against financial loss, live more healthfully, and see through scaremongering.

You don't need to be a math geek to appreciate the power of these equations. It's all about learning to see problems from a different angle - a way of seeing the world that anyone can learn. Empowering and illuminating, Ten Equations That Rule the World shows how math really can change your life and help you make better decisions.

Discover the hidden math behind personal growth, effective communication, and the decision-making processes that shape human behavior. Whether you're seeking self-improvement, leadership skills, or just a fresh perspective, this eye-opening book provides the formulas for success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250246974
Publisher:	Flatiron Books
Publication date:	08/24/2021
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

David Sumpter is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Uppsala, Sweden, and the author of Soccermatics and Outnumbered.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Ten 1

1 The Judgment Equation 7

2 The Betting Equation 28

3 The Confidence Equation 50

4 The Skill Equation 83

5 The Influencer Equation 102

6 The Market Equation 122

7 The Advertising Equation 145

8 The Reward Equation 169

9 The Learning Equation 189

10 The Universal Equation 206

Acknowledgments 225

List of Figures 227

Notes 229

Editorial Reviews

“Hugely entertaining, erudite . . . It's nice to be spoken to in grown-up language by a genius. You will come away from Sumpter's book with a much clearer idea of why the world is less messy than it appears.” - E&T Magazine

“Sumpter writes fascinatingly about his experiences as a consulting mathematician. . . Show[s] the relevance of mathematics to today's world.” - Times Higher Education


“Sometimes books about numbers come along and we’re so ecstatic that we just pop with delight. One such book is The Ten Equations that Rule the World.” - Tim Harford, More or Less BBC4

“These aren't the equations of Newton or Einstein crisp relations describing the evolution of a clockwork universe. These are the equations of randomness, expectation, and imperfect information. The equations, in other words, of the real world. David Sumpter provides an entertaining tour that will change how you see the world.” - Sean Carroll, author of Something Deeply Hidden

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