http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything en-us Books Incredibly insightful about how we think. (We're all idiots) Helps you see how full of BS and biases we really are. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:13:36 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/mnguyen http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/28172 Books Reminds people that while common sense is anything but common there is real practical us for logic and reason in public policy. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:29:41 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/6209 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/28023 Books all about informed intuition. very good read. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:38:54 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/clogozm http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/26903 Books Gimmicky and insubstantial - and a few of their thoeires are wrong Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:18:05 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/6019 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/26885 Books a must read to see that statistics and probability have realworld application Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:57:18 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/z4nd3r http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/26258 Books A very simple way to get introduced in libertarianism through real life examples... Not a very deep or theorical but perfect for begginers. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:58:28 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/varis http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/25707 Books awesome book. a really great read, one that will make you think a bit and smile. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:45:48 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/5074 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/23058 Books it brings economics in a total different level, to be seen from a different point, but it adds all up, loved it! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:16:08 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/4671 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/22849 Books If you don't think economics matters, try this book anyway. You will have a new respect for data. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:23:55 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/jforker http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/22822 Books Intriguing if somewhat superficial take on applying economic theory to a variety of social issues Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:57:53 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/4427 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/22765 Books Enjoyed this because it shows the true nature of statistics and danger of making assumptions. Liked section on education because I think much is true. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:29:43 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/coolcatteacher http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/21795 Books There really is a hidden side to everything. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:50:57 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/blueoceanpalm http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/21709 Books Great ideas in first blush yet sloppy in analysis. I wish they had hired a top statistician to do the analysis for them. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:01:27 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/4059 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/21170 Books An insight into our live and lives around use and why thing happen, made me love economics even more Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:54:44 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/danjamker http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/19281 Books as a skeptic, i had trouble buying any of these stories. come up with any bizarre theory and you can conduct research to back it up. overrrrrrrated! Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:22:11 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/andy http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/19225 Books Wow - they made economics interesting! Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:01:22 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/danielstucke http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/18935 Books Nice book - but just when did data analysis become best-seller material? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:39:51 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/3376 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/18110 Books Eye opening book that challenges conventional wisdom. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:06:03 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/calebbrown http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/18097 Books Worth a read. If only to have an opinion. I like that he thinks outside the square. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:31:36 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/nikkichoo http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/18028 Books Find out why pools are more dangerous than guns. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:02:48 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/nglance http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/17842 Books More a series of essays than a cohesive book, but an easy read that I'd recommend. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:12:47 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/jberger http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/17813 Books Really awesome to find an entertaining book on economics! Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:22:17 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/2195 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/16990 Books O livro mostra como muitas vezes o senso comum leva as pessoas a conclusões equivocadas, por falta de espírito crítico Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:40:41 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/floyddust http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/15615 Books Makes for EXCELLENT conversation starters, even influenced me to buy a matching calendar with one crazy freakonomics fact a day. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:34:16 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/maya http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/15578 Books An amazing book. Well researched and full of very thoughtful insight. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:45:02 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/davesaunders http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/15438 Books Interesting perspectives of everday phenomenons. Good read! Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:36:09 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/limyh http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/15202 Books A wonderful read! Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:32:54 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/oliver http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/14936 Books asdf Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:53:05 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/Voimis http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/13077 Books excellent Fri, 30 May 2008 06:31:47 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/leafar http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/12051 Books Economics fits so nicely with my worldview. It's fun to know that no matter what some religions think or say, you can always count on people to be selfish. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:13:20 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/TyGuy http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/12039 Books What you think is true is normally not true once you peel back the onion and look at the numbers. Freaky & Fun Biz book. Easy read Sat, 17 May 2008 20:55:00 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/Rumford http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/11308 Books A fun read that makes you wonder about what really motivates people. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:25:41 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/Formyle http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/9044 Books It can be a little dry and number heavy sometimes, but what else can you expect about an economics book. Interesting concepts backed up extremely well. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:33:02 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/aric http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/7324 Books I really liked the authors' alternative way of thinking critically about seemingly unimportant ideas, and some of the conclusions they draw are fascinating. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:34:18 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/runshine http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/6771 Books This was great. It makes you look at the world from a completely different angle. I still bring up studies I discovered in this book. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:49:17 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/Julia http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/6648 Books Along with Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink", I thought this book was a nice easy read, but made you stop and think about the world a little bit differently. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:43:49 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/Lauren http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/6455 Books If you're a numbers person, and have any inclination towards statistics, this is a must-read. I loved it. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:05:41 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/danperry http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/6409 Books This was jaw dropping, rigorous look into other side of the economics. Very inspiring and a fun read. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:05:37 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/John_SKim http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/6233 Books A good thought experiment for awhile, but it's way too long even for a not very long book Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:13:26 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/davidberkowitz http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/6162 Books Breezy & fun read. Individuals can be unpredictable but groups much less so. Not just pure econ but healthy doses of game theory, behavioral studies, etc. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:14:11 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/monkeylytics http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/4945 Books So well written, it really gets you examining the world around you. Another book that makes you think, and that's definitely a good thing! Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:17:34 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/Kaeta http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/4910 Books Sometimes it's so obvious, but you need a book like this to see why Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:19:40 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/jadwigo http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/3867 Books A series of essays loosely related to economics. A few are good, most really flabby. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:31:34 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/504 http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/3768 Books An interesting approach to looking at economic theory, but there are far too many nonsensical logical leaps for most of the arguments to actually mean anything. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:45:46 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/Elatha http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/2923 Books Freakonomics puts economics into a light and terms that everyone can understand. I liked economics before, but had all the more appreciation for it after this. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:50:38 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/jc http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/2910 Books I really liked this, even though some of the conclusions can be a bit wonky. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:12:43 -0700 http://www.blippr.com/profiles/msfrisby http://www.blippr.com/books/7193-Freakonomics--A-Rogue-Economist-Explores-the-Hidden-Side-of-Everything/blips/2894