summary of a beautiful mind
A Beautiful Mind is the highly regarded biography of John Nash, the Nobel Prize-winning mathematician whose revolutionary work in game theory transformed the way we think about economics. The book relates the narrative of his wonderful but troubled life, from his early intellect and academic accomplishments to his sad fight with schizophrenia. It is about how he eventually got better and accepted things, which is what won him the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994.
Nasar’s account is a mix of personal tragedy, the history of math, and tenacity that gives us a close-up look at Nash’s connections, his intelligence, and the fine border between genius and insanity. The book was later transformed into a movie with the same name that won an Oscar.
Topics:
✔ Creativity and insanity
✔ Mental illness and getting better
✔ Math and game theory
✔ Not giving up and getting back on track
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