Some books I've read that fall close to Freakonomics, rely on big data, or that otherwise surprise with information you are unlikely to run into elsewhere.
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The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki
4 stars
In this fascinating book, New Yorker business columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea: Large groups of people are …
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Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
3 stars
Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why …
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The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
3 stars
The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads …
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Random Acts of Medicine by Anupam B. Jena M.D. PhD, Christopher Worsham M.D.
5 stars
Does timing, circumstance, or luck impact your health care? This groundbreaking book reveals the hidden side of medicine and how …
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Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Outliers: The Story of Success is the non-fiction book written by Malcolm Gladwell and published by Little, Brown and Company …
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Gang leader for a day by Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh
4 stars
First introduced in Freakonomics, here is the full story of Sudhir Venkatesh, the sociology grad student who infiltrated one of …
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Billions and billions by Carl Sagan
4 stars
Billions and Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium is a 1997 book by the …
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman
4 stars
1 BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be smart, with a new introduction by the … -
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Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
4 stars
A stranger in a deserted parking lot offers to help carry a woman's groceries. Is he a good Samaritan or …
