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Broad but surprisingly thorough overview

Revisado: 06-21-23

This is a time-worthy intro into PV but primarily solar for anyone interested in profiting in the industry. Despite having several patents in energy storage, there’re still a few notable points I learned here I had yet understood about the broader business of PV systems and how to capitalize on these. More importantly how to apply my existing technology to a broader picture of this expanding((ly) (significant)) industry. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in extending their portfolio into the renewable energy sector, looking to start a related business, or simply interested in relation. Only recommendation I would have here is some background into the authors credentials, although with my existing knowledge of the industry, there were no significant discrepancies at first listen.

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A Powerful Insight Into How Math Both Enables And Manipulates Us

Revisado: 02-07-20

Ever get a feeling of skepticism after hearing a new “discovery” or “breakthrough? It seems to be a hot topic of discussion at the dinner table, with colleagues, or with friends. It seems almost too shocking to be true.

That’s because sometimes it is not true. Data is often manipulated because math enables us to skew facts in a way where it seems like it has to be true (but in fact isn’t).

Kit Yates writes about how Maths effect our lives, media headlines, and policies from vaccination rates to gun control.

More powerful is how Yates arguments can be applied to narratives, those things that take off like wildfire and shape our discussions, beliefs, and ultimately policies.

Yates arms us with the tools to be more skeptical in how we interpret things, how to tell if a narrative is likely false, and how to make better decisions from jury duty to where to send our kids to school.

I would recommend listening or reading this book first and then checking out another book called Narrative Economics by Noble Prize winning economist Robert J. Shiller. The combination of both books is powerful and you will see the world differently while being able to avoid manipulation, mistakes, and enable a better life.

It is easy to tell the amount of research, review and carefulness placed into this book. In the epilogue Yates mentions the involvement of a range of people. It is no wonder this book was features in Nature science journal, one of the most leading academic research journals. Nevertheless, Yates writes in a way that is easy to comprehend and fun to listen to for all people interested in becoming more insightful and make smarter decisions.

Happy reading!
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Surprisingly effective

Revisado: 04-19-18

The concept described in this book can be beneficial for anyone’s personal day to day life. If you practice it.

I had previously read a book describing a similar theory on decision making, however to my surprise this book summarized it in a short and effective manner through use of a scenario example.

Practicing this theory can prevent or minimize a bad outcome from conflict. Doing so may have saved me from receiving a bloody eye from a personal attack outside a train main station one morning a few months ago.

Whether the author really was a spy or not is unimportant, the concepts are.

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This is worth your time to listen to.

Revisado: 10-21-17

Packed full of gems of insight, delivered in an engaging way. In my opinion what makes this unique is each piece is written with a sense of authenticity and respect for the readers time. In other words I learned how these leaders have all tamed their egos in a way that resembles each other - even though their content, opinions, and perspectives waver. This is why I recommend this purchase.

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