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1. 1. The Perfect Bet

   How Science and Math Are Taking the Luck Out of Gambling

   

   A lively exploration of how probability, statistics and decision theory have transformed gambling from pure luck into a field where skillful modeling and risk management can create an edge; through historical episodes, case studies and accessible explanations of concepts like the Kelly criterion, card counting, odds-making and prediction markets, the book shows how data-driven thinking uncovers value, quantifies uncertainty and shapes better choices in betting and beyond, while also probing the limits, pitfalls and human factors that complicate attempts to make a ‘perfect’ wager.

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2. 2. The Rules Of Contagion

   Why Things Spread — and Why They Stop

   

   A clear, accessible account of how contagion processes — from infectious diseases to ideas, behaviors and financial shocks — spread and can be controlled, using simple mathematical models and real-world case studies. It explains concepts such as the reproduction number, superspreading, stochastic effects and network structure to show why small differences can produce very different outcomes and why precise prediction is difficult, while also examining how interventions and human behavior shape the course of outbreaks. The book connects epidemiological tools to non-biological systems and argues for better data, modeling and preparedness to manage future threats.

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