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    Summary of Brian Klaas's Fluke
    Summary of Brian Klaas's Fluke
    Summary of Brian Klaas's Fluke
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    Summary of Brian Klaas's Fluke

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    Listen to the Summary of Brian Klaas's Fluke in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Fluke" by Brian Klaas explores the profound influence of chance and randomness on the course of human history and individual lives. The book challenges the notion that significant events have significant causes, highlighting how minor details can lead to monumental outcomes. Klaas draws on examples from evolutionary biology, such as the asteroid that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, and the evolution of eyesight, to illustrate the role of contingency in life...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMilkyway Media
    Release dateMar 28, 2024
    ISBN9798882279843
    Summary of Brian Klaas's Fluke

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