77511, Author
On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241557037
- author:
- 77511, Author
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Allen Lane
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.6 x 2.8 centimetres (0.9
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Applied Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Nate Silver's latest book, On the Edge, delves into the world of professional risk takers, exploring how they navigate uncertainty and shape modern life. By examining the mindset and strategies of individuals such as poker players, hedge fund managers, and crypto enthusiasts, Silver offers insights into the issues that affect us all, from finance to the future of AI. Through a deeply-reported and all-access journey, Silver reveals the commonalities among these diverse groups, including a high tolerance for risk, appreciation of uncertainty, and skill at de-coupling. This book provides a unique perspective on the role of risk and complexity in our society, and how understanding these factors can inform our approach to technology and the global economy. With its behind-the-scenes look at powerbrokers and risk takers, On the Edge offers a fascinating glimpse into a hidden world of power and influence.
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