Critical Mass
Book description
Is there a 'physics of society'? Philip Ball's investigation into human nature ranges from Hobbes and Adam Smith to modern work on traffic flow and market trading, across economics, sociology and psychology. Ball shows how much of human behaviour we can understand when we cease trying to predict and analyse…
Why read it?
1 author picked Critical Mass as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
A long and detailed account of the role of science in our decision making.
Ball demonstrates a sure touch over a myriad of topics, whether it be what causes traffic jams, the behaviour of gas particles, or the best way to design fire exits. The author has a deep and wide understanding of science and is able to share this knowledge with many real-life examples.
Whilst not a light read it is well written and opens up the reader to a far wider way of thinking about how “the real world” acts and reacts.
From Gerald's list on decisions bloody decisions.
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