Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson - Book Summary - Readtrepreneur
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Haven't you always wanted to understand the universe? Then Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is the right book for you. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will help you educate yourself on one of the most mysterious topics of modern-day science. With this book, you will get acquainted with the main ideas and discoveries which are at the foundation of everything we know about the universe today.
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"The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Author Neil deGrasse Tyson, considered to be the most well known astrophysicist of his time, will help you understand the laws that govern the universe and receive the answers to questions people have been asking themselves since the beginning of time.
What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? No one can guide you through these questions better than Neil deGrasse Tyson.
P.S. Since most people do not have the time to contemplate the existence of the universe, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is written in a way that allows people to read through the clear and concise paragraphs during their lunch breaks or while waiting in line.
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Chapter 1. Optimal Stopping – When to Stop Looking
One thing that makes life difficult is not knowing when to stop – this has been labeled as the Optimal Stopping Problem. There is a danger of quitting too early and missing out on something good, or quitting too late and exhausting the little energy and time that we have.
Thankfully, there is an algorithm that will make decisions much easier. It’s not entirely foolproof, but it will produce better outcomes than doing things randomly.
The Optimal Stopping Problem deals not with what option to select but how many choices to consider. Based on statistical data, the ideal percentage is 37%.
The Secretary Problem explores the idea of Optimal Stopping. Someone tasked to hire a secretary has to choose among applicants, but he must know when to stop so that he will not miss someone who is good for the job.
In looking for the secretary, stopping late means prolonging the choice unnecessarily, while stopping too early lets the best applicant go unhired. The strategy is to find a reasonable balance between the two conditions.
