Jeffrey Kluger

Simplexity: Why Simple Things Become Complex (And How Complex Things Can Be Made Simple)

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ISBN 13:
9781401303013
author:
Jeffrey Kluger
format:
Hardcover
publisher:
Little, Brown & Company
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
336
Genre:
Computer Science Textbook
Condition:
New
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£26.00

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Simplexity: Why Simple Things Become Complex (and How Complex Things Can Be Made Simple)

Exploring the paradoxes that govern our perception of the world, this book reveals how complex systems can be simplified and how simplicity can lead to complexity. Using real-world examples from fields such as economics, biology, and psychology, Jeffrey Kluger sheds light on a new science that is redefining how we understand the world.

From the instruction manuals for cell phones to the challenges faced by truck drivers and CEOs, Simplexity examines the intricate relationships between simplicity and complexity in various aspects of modern life. With its accessible approach and fascinating insights, this book offers a fresh perspective on the nature of complexity and how it can be harnessed to improve our lives.

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