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Numbers Rule Your World
Kaiser Fung
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Behind every Disney wait time and credit score lies hidden statistical power. "Numbers Rule Your World" transforms complex math into riveting stories that shape our daily decisions. CNN's Fareed Zakaria called it "an easy read with a big benefit" - discover why statistics matter more than you think.

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The Secret Architecture of Everyday Life

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Why does your commute feel unbearable one day and breezy the next, even when both take the same time? Why does waiting in line at Disney World somehow feel less painful than waiting at the DMV? These aren't mysteries-they're puzzles that statistics can solve. We live in a world shaped by invisible patterns, where numbers quietly orchestrate everything from traffic flow to credit approvals. Yet most of us remain oblivious to this hidden choreography, making decisions based on gut feelings rather than understanding the mathematical forces at play. What if you could see behind the curtain?

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Beyond the Average: Why Your Experience Never Matches the Forecast

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The Correlation Revolution: When Patterns Matter More Than Causes

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The Fairness Paradox: When Equal Treatment Creates Inequality

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The Cost of Being Wrong: Choosing Which Mistakes to Make

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Finding Signal in Noise: The Mathematics of Suspicion

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Living in a World Ruled by Numbers

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