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Name: Fluke
Author: Brian Klaas

In *Fluke*, social scientist Brian Klaas examines the profound influence of chance and unpredictable events on individual lives and societal outcomes. Drawing on social science, chaos theory, history, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, he argues that minor, seemingly trivial moments—such as accidental phone calls, missed exits, or a choice to hit snooze—can pivot our personal trajectories and even alter historical events. The book offers a fresh perspective that counters tidy, deterministic view‑points, inviting readers to reconsider how random interactions and culturally ingrained assumptions shape the world we inhabit.

First publish date: 2024

Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology

Authors: Brian Klaas

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