Numbermania: How Figures Are Taking Over Our Lives and How To Set Ourselves Free

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An entertaining and thought-provoking antidote to the tyranny of numbers in the modern world. This smart and insightful read will change the way you think and live. Written in lucid prose, it puts science into philosophical perspective, shining a light on our obsession with numerical quantity over quality. In 31,234 words, the authors cast a critical yet whimsical eye on our numbered existences, revealing that consuming too much 'pi' might be detrimental to our health. How many steps have you taken today? How many emails have you answered? How much money have you spent this week? Welcome to the numberdemic, where a deluge of figures, stats, and data manipulate your every move. From work and dating to exercise and shopping, numbers infiltrate our lives. But is life better this way? With fascinating, sometimes frightening, and often humorous research, the authors explain our attachment to numbers and how we can liberate ourselves from their control. You'll discover why viral videos become more convincing with every view, how numbers can influence physical aging, and why the more films you rate, the less impressive they seem. Sharp, insightful, and engaging, this book serves as a vaccination against a world obsessed with numbers.