Exploring the impact of random events on our lives, this chapter illustrates the unpredictability of small occurrences through historical examples such as atomic bombs, the distortion of reality by our brains, the connection between Trump's election and dinosaurs, and how seemingly insignificant details can alter the course of history. The chapter also includes ad reads for Plunge, Manscaped, and Element, highlighting products related to hot and cold therapy, male grooming, and electrolyte drinks for overall health.
Brian Klaas is a political scientist, a professor at University College London and an author.
Small, seemingly insignificant events can have profound effects on the world. But how much of our fate is truly determined by chance, and if chaos plays such a huge role, how much control do we actually have over anything?
Expect to learn the chance story of the atomic bomb's targeting, the difference between contingency and convergence, why our brains are so good at distorting reality, the link between Donald Trump's election and the dinosaurs, how a cigar changed the course of the American Revolution, why floorboards in New England are 23 inches wide and much more...