The Signal and The Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail - But Some Don't by Nate Silver
Feb 27
1 min read

BATB score: 3.14/10
Dear Bill Gates, this recommended book of yours resembles more of a doctorate research paper in conditional probability and flawed predictions. š§
Best for: anyone pursuing a PhD in Probability Theory
Best as: it's a research paper with over 450-page explanation on Bayes' Theorem about prediction and probability split into 13 life examples/chapters.
Best to: you know how some things you've learnt at school does not make any difference in your life? Before book = X; After book = X #constant
Best: confirm. carrying this book around makes you look 3X nerdier š¤

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