Nate Silver Książki

It is hardly surprising that the city that never sleeps has lost some things along the way. Fortunately, Nathan Silver's "magnificent and heartbreaking record" (Louis Auchincloss) captures with rare and stunning photographs that New York of legend and memory. From the lost Penn Station and two World's Fairs to the stone facades of great Fifth Avenue houses and the cast-iron facades of commerce, Lost New York is a startling reminder of what has disappeared forever.

Silver built an innovative system for predicting baseball performance, predicted the 2008 election within a hair's breadth, and became a national sensation as a blogger. Drawing on his own groundbreaking work, Silver examines the world of prediction.

Exploring the mindset of professional risk takers, this book delves into the lives of influential figures like poker players, hedge fund managers, and tech entrepreneurs. By immersing himself in their worlds, the author reveals how their high tolerance for risk and numerical acumen shape modern finance and technology. Through detailed accounts and insights, the narrative uncovers the complexities of navigating uncertainty in the 21st century, highlighting the common traits that drive these individuals and their impact on society's wealth and power dynamics.