Complexity
The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos
by M. Mitchell Waldrop
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Recommended by 5 notable people, including Michael Mauboussin and Bill Gurley
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Recommended by 8 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Science, and Nonfiction.
Why did the stock market crash more than 500 points on a single Monday in 1987 Why do ancient species often remain stable in the fossil record for millions of years and then suddenly disappear In a world where nice guys often finish last, why do humans value trust and cooperation At first glance these questions don't appear to have anything in c...
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