"Freakonomics" By: Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner
I've always had a fascination with the unknown. That hidden side of things that we rarely look into, the one that many people fear- it intrigues me. The authors of this book have explored that side from an economist's point of view, and put it into words. And I found it to be a really interesting book.. It's informative, and it enlightens you to look at the world differently, to find a deeper meaning in things, to broaden your horizons.
"Brilliant" is an understatement.
Just a FEW of my favorite quotes:
"Information is a beacon, a cudgel, an olive branch, a deterrent, depending on who wields it and how. Information is so powerful that the assumption of information, even if the information does not actually exist, can have a sobering effect."
"Has there ever been another art so devoutly converted into a science as the art of parenting?"
"An expert must be bold if he hopes to alchemize his homespun theory into conventional wisdom. His best chance of doing so is to engage the public's emotions, for emotion is the enemy of rational argument. And as emotions go, one of them-fear-is more potent than the rest."
"If morality represents an ideal world, then economics represents the actual world."
"The most likely result of having read this book is a simple one: you may find yourself asking a lot of questions. Many of them will lead to nothing. But some will produce answers that are interesting, even surprising."
p.s. This is NOT an attempt to copy "The Saudi Book Club" in any way.. I just thought it would be a cute and intellectual addition to our blog..
"Information is a beacon, a cudgel, an olive branch, a deterrent, depending on who wields it and how. Information is so powerful that the assumption of information, even if the information does not actually exist, can have a sobering effect."
"Has there ever been another art so devoutly converted into a science as the art of parenting?"
"An expert must be bold if he hopes to alchemize his homespun theory into conventional wisdom. His best chance of doing so is to engage the public's emotions, for emotion is the enemy of rational argument. And as emotions go, one of them-fear-is more potent than the rest."
"If morality represents an ideal world, then economics represents the actual world."
"The most likely result of having read this book is a simple one: you may find yourself asking a lot of questions. Many of them will lead to nothing. But some will produce answers that are interesting, even surprising."
p.s. This is NOT an attempt to copy "The Saudi Book Club" in any way.. I just thought it would be a cute and intellectual addition to our blog..
Savvy Doc.
2 comments:
Cute& adds an intellectual thread to the blog..
Ohh and it's absolutely positively NOT
an attempt to copy "The Saudi Book Club" in any way..
p.s. ;P
Your sarcasm is greatly appreciated :)
Savvy.
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