'Utterly engrossing . . . Ambitious accessible and important' James O'Brien A provocative new
vision of how our world really works - and why chance determines everything.In Fluke
myth-shattering social scientist Brian Klaas deep-dives into the phenomenon of randomness
unpicking our neat and tidy storybook version of events to reveal a reality far wilder and more
fascinating than we have dared to consider. The bewildering truth is that but for a few
incidental changes our lives - and our societies - would be radically different. Offering an
entirely new perspective Fluke explores how our world really works driven by strange
interactions and random events. How much difference does our decision to hit the snooze button
make? Did one couple's vacation really change the course of the twentieth century? What are the
smallest accidents that have tilted the course of history itself? The mind-bending lessons of
this phenomenon challenge our beliefs about the very workings of the world. From the evolution
of human biology and natural disasters to the impact of global events on supply chain
disruptions every detail matters because of the web of connectivity that envelops us. So what
if by exploding our illusion of control we can make better decisions and live happy
fulfilling lives?
