Description: Numbermania by Micael Dahlen, Helge ThorbjØrnsen Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Two quirky economists explain how a numberdemic is taking over lives - and what we can do about it Publisher Description An entertaining and thought-provoking antidote to the tyranny of numbers in the modern world. -Alex Bellos, author of Can You Solve My Problems?A smart and insightful read that will totally change the way you think - and live.-Thomas Erikson, author of Sunday Times bestseller Surrounded By IdiotsWritten in lucid, skillfully translated prose that puts the science into philosophical perspective, this shines a fascinating light on the modern-day obsession with numerical quantity over quality. -Publishers WeeklyIn 31,234 words Dahlen and Thorbjornsen cast their four critical, and at times whimsical, eyes at our numbered existences revealing that consuming too much pi might be bad for our health. -Professor Scott Page, author of The Model ThinkerHow many steps have you done today?How many emails answered?How much money have you spent this week And how many hours have you slept?Welcome to the numberdemic, where a deluge of figures, stats and data manipulate your every move. From the way you work, date and exercise to the products you buy and the news you read, numbers have worked their way into every part of our lives. But is life better this way? How are all of those numbers affecting us?With fascinating, sometimes frightening and sometimes shrewdly funny research, behavioural economists Micael Dahlen and Helge Thorbjornsen explain why were so attached to numbers and how we can free ourselves from their tyranny. Along the way, youll learn why viral videos, however inaccurate, become more convincing with every view; how numbers can affect the way we physically age, if we let them; why the more films you rate the less impressive youll find them and how numbers that anchor themselves in your brain can affect the size of your mortgage - plus much more.Sharp, insightful and totally engaging, NUMBERMANIA is your vaccination against a world obsessed with numbers. Author Biography Micael Dahlen is Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics, with a particular interest in what makes us happy. He is the author of several books and an acclaimed public speaker. Helge Thorbjornsen is Professor of Marketing at the Norwegian School of Economics. He is curious about human behaviour and decision-making, particularly when technology is involved. Details ISBN 1800961057 ISBN-13 9781800961050 Title Numbermania Author Micael Dahlen, Helge ThorbjØrnsen Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 288 Publisher Octopus Publishing Group GE_Item_ID:159967480; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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