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#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICK
The book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, “When am I ever going to use this in the real world?”
“Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable guide to some of humanity's all-time greatest miscalculations—that also gives you permission to feel a little better about some of your own mistakes.” —Ryan North, author of How to Invent Everything
Our whole world is built on math, from the code running a website to the equations enabling the design of skyscrapers and bridges. Most of the time this math works quietly behind the scenes… until it doesn’t. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Math is easy to ignore until a misplaced decimal point upends the stock market, a unit conversion error causes a plane to crash, or someone divides by zero and stalls a battleship in the middle of the ocean.
Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire, and an Olympic team, Matt Parker uncovers the bizarre ways math trips us up, and what this reveals about its essential place in our world. Getting it wrong has never been more fun.
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Are you tired of sitting in math class and wondering when you'll ever use those formulas in the real world? Look no further than Humble Pi, the #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER and Adam Savage Book Club Pick. This captivating book is the answer to your math woes, providing a fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining guide to some of humanity's greatest miscalculations. Written in a charming and readable style, Humble Pi not only explores the fascinating glitches and mishaps caused by math, but also allows you to feel better about your own mistakes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of math and its impact on our everyday lives.
Our entire world is built on math, whether we realize it or not. From the code that powers websites to the equations that shape our skyscrapers and bridges, mathematics plays a crucial role. However, it's easy to take math for granted until it goes wrong. Seemingly innocuous errors like a misplaced decimal point or a unit conversion mistake can lead to disastrous consequences. Imagine a stock market crash triggered by a small calculation error or a plane crashing due to a measurement miscalculation. These are just some examples of the bizarre ways math can trip us up. In Humble Pi, Matt Parker dives deep into these glitches, near misses, and mishaps, delving into the fascinating world of internet mishaps, big data blunders, election miscalculations, and more. Get ready to be amazed by the unexpected role math plays in our lives.
Don't let math intimidate you any longer. Humble Pi is here to show you that getting it wrong can be incredibly fun! Matt Parker's witty and engaging writing style will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. With his expert insights and captivating storytelling, he reveals the essential place of math in our world. Whether you're a math enthusiast or simply curious about the hidden side of numbers, this book is a must-read. Gain a new appreciation for the power and pitfalls of math and never look at calculations the same way again. Take a leap into the fascinating world of Humble Pi and uncover the secrets of math's impact on our daily lives.
Don't miss out on your chance to delve into the captivating world of math mishaps. Discover the bizarre ways in which math trips us up and gain a new perspective on its essential role in our lives. Grab your copy of Humble Pi today and begin your journey to a deeper understanding of the world of numbers. Click here to purchase now!
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