Fritterin’ Away Genius
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Whimsical Research and Unexpected Partnerships
This chapter humorously delves into Claude Shannon's eccentric research habits, including a playful 70-line poem on Rubik's Cubes while sidestepping serious work. It showcases his creative distractions, particularly in aiding a mathematician with roulette strategies, all set against an ad break promoting business resilience and tech advancements.
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