Four Ways of Thinking

I wish David Sumpter had been my maths teacher. I hated the subject at school. I hoover up his books now… He unpicks four big 20th-century ideas, all related to mathematical modelling of real-world behaviour. His particular genius is to apply these ways of thinking to relatable situations – James McConnachie * The Sunday Times *
A mathematician tries to make sense of the world through different lenses in this surprisingly original book… Eccentrically fascinating and enjoyable – Steven Poole * Guardian *
Four Ways of Thinking by mathematician David Sumpter shows numbers illuminating human complexities… positing that all phenomena are, mathematically speaking, either stable, periodic, chaotic or complex. Learn the differences between these phenomena, and you are halfway to better understanding your own life … gripping * New Scientist *
Packed with practical examples and insightful wisdom, this book will sharpen your mind, empower your decision-making, and leave you equipped to navigate life’s challenges with wit and acumen. A highly enjoyable and effective guide to better thinking – Sabine Hossenfelder

David Sumpter is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Uppsala, Sweden. He is the author of the international bestseller The Ten Equations that Rule the World as well as Soccermatics and Outnumbered which have been translated into ten languages. He has worked with a number of the world’s biggest football clubs, advising on analytics.

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