What Are the Chances?

What Are the Chances? explores the psychological and neuroscientific explanations behind our beliefs in luck and how they influence our reactions to randomness. Barbara Blatchley examines stories of fortunate and unfortunate individuals, delving into the cultural and historical significance of luck, as well as the surprising benefits of magical thinking. The book offers insights into how our minds cope with an unpredictable world and the potential ways beliefs in luck can shape our experiences.