Personal Perspectives on the Lives & Ideas of Some Notable People
by Stephen Wolfram
Recommended by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Math, Most Recommended Books, and Science.
This book of thoroughly engaging essays from one of today's most prodigious innovators provides a uniquely personal perspective on the lives and achievements of a selection of intriguing figures from the history of science and Technology,. Weaving together his immersive interest in people and history with insights gathered from his own experiences, ...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Math, Most Recommended Books, and Science.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Author, essayist, mathematical statistician, and risk analyst
“2/2 Great book; Ramanujan is a "mathematical tinkerer" vs Hardy who worked from rulebook. Invites tinkering on Mathematica @stephen_wolfram”
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