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Mathematics is a universal language that forms the foundations of our understanding of the world. It goes beyond mere numbers and calculations; it's about discovering patterns, solving puzzles, and comprehending the logic of the universe. Mathematics is the key to understanding complex phenomena, from the tiniest particles to the grandest cosmic structures. It provides us with a toolkit to solve problems and gain new insights.
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  1. The Book of Why
    1. Judea , Pearl
    2. Dana , Mackenzie

    The Book of Why

    Judea Pearl (Author) Judea Pearl is a world-renowned Israeli-American computer scientist and philosopher, known for his world-leading work in AI and the development of Bayesian networks, as well as his theory of causal and counterfactual inference. In 2011, he won the most prestigious award in computer science, the Alan Turing Award. He has also received the Rumelhart Prize (Cognitive Science Society), the Benjamin Franklin Medal (Franklin Institute) and the Lakatos Award (London School of Economics), and he is the founder and president of the Daniel Pearl Foundation.Dana Mackenzie, a Ph.D. mathematician turned science writer, has written for such magazines as Science, New Scientist, and Discover.

    € 14,50
  2. Der Hund, der Eier legt
    1. Hans-Peter , Beck-Bornholdt
    2. Hans-Hermann , Dubben

    Der Hund, der Eier legt

    «Die Autoren sind besonders gelungenen Maskeraden der Wahrheit nachgegangen. Die zusammengetragenen, witzig-locker präsentierten Beispiele sind eine Warnung, wissenschaftlichen Ergebnissen blind zu vertrauen.» (FRZ)Mit bissigem Humor berichten zwei Insider über Naivität und Dummheit in der modernen Wissenschaft und über deren Konsequenzen für unseren Alltag. Sie stellen ausführlich dar, wie mit der Wahrheit gelogen wird, wie Irrtümer entstehen und wie sie sich bisweilen trotz klarer Widerlegungen zu anerkannten Schulweisheiten auswachsen.

    € 12,00