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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAll events have a mathematical element. Sumpter shows that happiness begins with a simple calculation, and explores how our brains spot patterns -- Simon Ings * Telegraph, Best Books of the Year *
I wish David Sumpter had been my maths teacher. I hated the subject at school. I hoover up his books now. . . He unpicks four big 20th-century ideas, all related to mathematical modelling of real-world behaviour. His particular genius is to apply these ways of thinking to relatable situations -- James McConnachie * The Sunday Times *
A mathematician tries to make sense of the world through different lenses in this surprisingly original book. . . Eccentrically fascinating and enjoyable -- Steven Poole * Guardian *
Four Ways of Thinking by mathematician David Sumpter shows numbers illuminating human complexities… positing that all phenomena are, mathematically speaking, either stable, periodic, chaotic or complex. Learn the differences between these phenomena, and you are halfway to better understanding your own life … gripping * New Scientist *
Packed with practical examples and insightful wisdom, this book will sharpen your mind, empower your decision-making, and leave you equipped to navigate life's challenges with wit and acumen. A highly enjoyable and effective guide to better thinking -- Sabine Hossenfelder
