The thinking person's book of big answers to small questions. Applying tools for rationality from economics, law, and elsewhere to the everyday puzzles reveals fresh ways to consider problems of any size--including whether to tip for takeout.
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But this isn't just a book about practical wisdom to make better choices--it presents a toolkit for a more rational life. Learn how
Bayesian updating applies to getting a bad medical test. Discover how
optimal-stopping theory applies to making the best choice whether buying a home, looking for a job, or finding the right life partner. See the hidden
zero-sum game in buying a lifetime pass to anything.
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This is a friendly, funny, and deeply smart compendium devoted to the art of better thinking. It offers food for thought and conversation as well as a way to navigate those "should I" questions that define our lives. The authors' love of teaching shines through in this fascinating book that you'll want to read more than once.
