Simplexity : Why Simple Things Become Complex (and How Complex Things Can Be Made Simple) (Hardcover)

from jenevolves

I was disappointed that there was no delivery on the promise made by the front cover: "why simple things become complex (and how complex things can be made simple)". While some of the anecdotes are facinating, and begin to illustrate the complexity theories the author is trying to explain, the bo...

from Omakase

This book was a bit of a conundrum for me as it ran both hot and cold. I found myself either utterly engrossed or completely disinterested at various points not only through the entirety of the book, but even page to page within each chapter. The highlights were in the details and specific exampl...

from Omakase

This book was a bit of a conundrum for me as it ran both hot and cold. I found myself either utterly engrossed or completely disinterested at various points not only through the entirety of the book, but even page to page within each chapter. The highlights were in the details and specific exampl...

from DetailMuse

I love twists on perspective, so was eager to read Simplexity, Jeffrey Kluger's exploration of the complex undersides of seemingly simple things. It's a great premise (and a terrific title!) but I was disappointed in the execution, which ends up with breadth, not depth, as though Kluger had 100 ...

from IamAleem

I was fairly exited to receive the ARC of this title but after going through It I can only say that I'm NOT too impressed with what is presented here. There seems to be a lot of similar popular science books out there dealing with irrational behaviorism these days. Mr Kluger shares some interesti...