Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin To Munger

Unlock the Hidden Math and Psychology Behind Better Decisions

Peter Bevelin

2003

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About This Book

Every day we make choices that shape our lives—yet most of us remain blind to the invisible forces steering those decisions. This guide reveals the surprising anatomy of misjudgment: from ancient brain wiring and evolutionary instincts to modern pitfalls in probability, scale, and systems thinking. You’ll discover why good intentions can backfire, how random events deceive us, and how a handful of simple math principles can guard against costly mistakes. Packed with vivid real-world stories, step-by-step actions, and powerful reflection prompts, this book equips decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking clarity with tools to think—and act—more wisely.

About the Author

A lifelong student of behavioral science and applied mathematics, the author has spent over two decades advising Fortune 500 leaders on decision strategy. With a background in cognitive neuroscience and systems engineering, they’ve translated complex theory into concrete playbooks for CEOs, judges, doctors, and teachers. When not untangling human error at the whiteboard, they mentor startups, bike the Pacific coast, and host a podcast on thinking clearly in a noisy world.

Biggest Takeaway

You’ll learn to anticipate hidden consequences and avoid traps that trip up even the smartest people. By mastering concepts like scale limits, root-cause mapping, base-rate probabilities, and expected value, you’ll make faster, more confident decisions under uncertainty. Practical checklists and mental models ensure you spot flawed logic before it harms your projects, finances, or relationships. Expect better outcomes, reduced regret, and a new muscle for seeing the whole picture.

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