Numbermania: How Figures Are Taking Over Our Lives and How to Set Ourselves Free

Description

Numbermania by Helge Thorbjørnsen and Micael Dahlen is a fascinating exploration of how numbers—ratings, metrics, scores, likes, and data—shape the way we think, behave, and make decisions. From social media validation to productivity tracking and performance pressure, the authors reveal how modern life has become dominated by figures that promise certainty but often create stress, obsession, and anxiety.

Blending psychology, behavioral science, and real-world research, the book uncovers why humans are drawn to numbers and how this fixation impacts our happiness and choices. Most importantly, it offers practical strategies to regain freedom from numerical overload and create a healthier, more meaningful relationship with the world around us.

Insightful, relatable, and transformative, Numbermania is essential reading for anyone who feels overwhelmed by metrics—or wants to understand the hidden forces driving everyday life.