Lessons filled with practical examples and insightful wisdom. . . A very enjoyable and effective guide to better thinking.

Renowned mathematician David Sumpter shows us how we can tackle the chaos and complexity of our lives. What is the best way to think about the world? How often do we consider how our own thinking can affect the way we approach our daily decisions? Could this help or hinder our relationships, our careers, or even our health?

Thinking about thinking is something we rarely do, yet it is something science continually examines. David Sumpter has spent decades studying what we can all learn from the mindsets of scientists, and "Four Ways of Thinking" is the result.

Here he reveals the four easily applicable approaches to our problems: statistical, interactive, chaotic, and complex. Combining impressive personal experience with practical advice and inspiring stories of pioneers of science (with a dose of arithmetic along the way), Sumpter explains how these tested methods can assist us in every puzzle, from how to argue less with our partners to presenting to a demanding audience - and in doing so, change our lives.

Pages: 320, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm