Escape from Model Land: How Mathematical Models Can Lead Us Astray and What We Can Do About It - Softcover
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How do mathematical models shape our world - and how can we harness their power for good?
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Erica Thompson is a senior policy fellow at the London School of Economics' Data Science Institute and a fellow of the London Mathematical Laboratory. With a PhD from Imperial College, she has recently worked on the limitations of models of COVID-19 spread, humanitarian crises, and climate change. She lives in West Wales.
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How do mathematical models shape our world - and how can we harness their power for good?
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