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03/12/2008 23:28:45
 
 
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Politics
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Miscellaneous
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You must enjoy books about randomness Joss ... didn't you recommend "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable" back 6 months ago or so? I tried to buy that one ... it's been back-ordered on Amazon all this time ... they finally notified me last month that they would not be getting it. So you're saying this new one is even better, eh?

~~Bonnie



>It is very well written, in an entertaining style, and an extremely eye-opening look at just how much random events play a role in our lives. We think we are in control and we believe that our skills and talents are primary drivers of our success (or lack of) in life but actually the biggest influences are random events over which we have little or no control at all.
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>I have read a lot of books but this has certainly become a favourite. I must admit that I have held the views expressed in this book for most of my life and it is great to read them expressed in so interesting and eloquent style.
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>>That good eh? I've wanted to read that one. What was it that you liked?
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>>I just finished Moneyball.. talk about a fun book!
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>>I may put "Randomness" on the list after Jquery and Regualar Expressions.. lol
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>>>One of the best books I have read:
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>>>The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives by Leonard Mlodinow
Bonnie Berent DeWitt
NET/C# MVP since 2003

http://geek-goddess-bonnie.blogspot.com
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