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The Truth Detective
Lessons from Poker on Risk, Reward and Imperfect Information
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The Truth Detective
How to navigate a world of deception and find the truth using the rules of poker.
How to navigate a world of deception and find the truth using the rules of poker.
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From uncertainty and risk to ambiguity, emotion, and non-verbal behaviour, life can be like a game of poker. So approach it like one, with every day critical thinking.
In The Truth Detective, journalist and competitive poker player Alex O'Brien shows how we can survive and make better life decisions using the rules of the game. In a world full of uncertainty and incomplete information, this is a book about getting to the truth.
You'll meet a host of experts who break down the science of navigating a time in which fact and fiction are becoming increasingly hard to tell apart. With psychological research and insight from a range of professionals—from FBI agents and behavioural economists to poker aces and bounty hunters—O'Brien assembles strategies we can use to analyse the information that surrounds us in our day to day.
Tackle life like a poker player and let The Truth Detective guide you through the jungle of disinformation—and on to success in the game of life.
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Reviews highlight The Truth Detective by Alex O'Brien as a compelling exploration of philosophy, strategy, and cognitive science through the lens of poker. Critics praise its ability to provide insights into navigating uncertainty and understanding human behaviour, all while making poker accessible and engaging even for those unfamiliar with the game. The book is described as both educational and entertaining, with readers appreciating its wisdom and transformative perspective on decision-making.
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ISBN: 9781788164870
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 398g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Alex O'Brien is a London based science writer and thinker. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, BBC, New Scientist and The Times. Shortlisted for Best Newcomer in 2016 by the Association of British Science Writers where she is now vice-chair, O'Brien is an advocate for early critical thinking; in 2022 she founded the Young Science Writer Award, aimed at engaging state-educated young people toward a career in STEM related subjects.
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