knowledge, theory of

Presents the author's theory on the way humans form beliefs, arguing that the brain looks for patterns in sensory data, attaches meaning to these patterns, and then searches for confirmatory evidence in support of these beliefs.

Silver built an innovative system for predicting baseball performance, predicted the 2008 election within a hair's breadth, and became a national sensation as a blogger. Drawing on his own groundbreaking work, Silver examines the world of prediction.

Uses seven intelligences to help expand teaching repertoire which include verbal, mathematical, visual, kinesthetic, rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

A treatise in which eighteenth-century German philosopher Immanuel Kant attempts to reconcile empiricism and rationalism.

A pioneer in the field of quantum computation explores the nature and progress of knowledge in the universe, arguing that humans are subject to the laws of physics but unlimited by what can be understood, controlled, and achieved.

Combines stylized lettering with the author's personal views, which highlights his self-professed superior intelligence that he deems necessary to share with the world, meanwhile exposing his sense of humor and the possible flaws in his genius.

Examines the ways that knowledge and measurement are interrelated by looking at what, why, and how we measure aspects of the world.

Draws from many different scientific fields to provide information about how the mind works, examining the major faculties of the mind including perception, reasoning, emotion, and social relations, and discussing higher callings such as art, music, literature, humor, religion, and philosophy.