Robin Hood Maths

Bounding through the forest of data, wielding math to right wrongs… those who freeze at the mention of mathematics can take heart—this reads like a good yarn. * Kirkus *Rule by algorithms scares a lot of people, and it probably should. In Robin Hood Math, Noah Giansiracusa shows how with a little math training of your own, you can see what the algorithms are trying to hide from you, and even better, take back your own decision-making power. – Jordan Ellenberg * New York Times bestselling author of Shape and How Not to Be Wrong *This concise book shows that anyone can understand the math used by the big-tech manipulators; anyone can take advantage of the algorithms; anyone can respond thoughtfully to the risks, opportunities, and proliferating digital predators of our brave new world. Its engaging stories and clear explanations offer practical advice and grounds for optimism. – Paul Romer * Nobel laureate, University Professor in Economics at Boston College, and former Chief Economist of the World Bank *Rule by algorithms scares a lot of people, and it probably should. In Robin Hood Math, Noah Giansiracusa shows how with a little math training of your own, you can see what the algorithms are trying to hide from you, and even better, take back your own decision-making power. – Jordan Ellenberg * New York Times bestselling author of Shape and How Not to Be Wrong *This concise book shows that anyone can understand the math used by the big-tech manipulators; anyone can take advantage of the algorithms; anyone can respond thoughtfully to the risks, opportunities, and proliferating digital predators of our brave new world. Its engaging stories and clear explanations offer practical advice and grounds for optimism. – Paul Romer * Nobel laureate, University Professor in Economics at Boston College, and former Chief Economist of the World Bank *

Noah Giansiracusa, PhD is Associate Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at Bentley University and the recipient of multiple research grants and a teaching award. His essays and opinion pieces have been published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, TIME, Wired, Slate, and others. Robin Hood Maths is his first book for general readers.