Idea Makers

Idea Makers

by Stephen Wolfram

2 mentors recommend this 250 pages

This book of thoroughly engaging essays from one of today's most prodigious innovators provides a uniquely personal perspective on the lives and achievements of a selection of intriguing figures from the history of science and technology. Weaving together his immersive interest in people and history with insights gathered from his own experiences, Stephen Wolfram gives an ennobling look at some of the individuals whose ideas and creations have helped shape our world today. From his recollecti

ISBN: 9781579550035

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Science & Research

"2/2 Great book; Ramanujan is a "mathematical tinkerer" vs Hardy who worked from rulebook. Invites tinkering on Mathematica @stephen_wolfram"

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Nassim Taleb

Finance & Investing

"Excellent! Only read on mathematicians by insiders."

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