The Lore of Large Numbers
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The Lore of Large Numbers is a popular mathematics book by Philip J. Davis that explores the history, concepts, and surprising implications of very large numbers and probability in everyday life.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Lore of Large Numbers canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12797619 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Lore of Large Numbers Context triple: [Philip J. Davis, notableWork, The Lore of Large Numbers]
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A.
When Numbers Get Serious
"When Numbers Get Serious" is a Paul Simon song noted for its introspective lyrics and melodic folk-pop style.
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B.
On Numbers
"On Numbers" is a lost philosophical treatise by the Neopythagorean thinker Numenius of Apamea, likely exploring the metaphysical and symbolic significance of numbers.
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C.
One to Nine: The Inner Life of Numbers
One to Nine: The Inner Life of Numbers is a popular mathematics book by Andrew Hodges that explores the properties, history, and surprising connections of the digits 1 through 9 across science, art, and culture.
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D.
Orders of Infinity
"Orders of Infinity" is a mathematical treatise by G. H. Hardy that systematically develops the theory of divergent series and the comparative growth rates of functions in analysis.
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E.
Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity
"Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity" is a non-fiction book by David Foster Wallace that explores the mathematical concept of infinity through a blend of rigorous exposition, historical narrative, and the author’s distinctive literary style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Lore of Large Numbers Target entity description: The Lore of Large Numbers is a popular mathematics book by Philip J. Davis that explores the history, concepts, and surprising implications of very large numbers and probability in everyday life.
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A.
When Numbers Get Serious
"When Numbers Get Serious" is a Paul Simon song noted for its introspective lyrics and melodic folk-pop style.
-
B.
On Numbers
"On Numbers" is a lost philosophical treatise by the Neopythagorean thinker Numenius of Apamea, likely exploring the metaphysical and symbolic significance of numbers.
-
C.
One to Nine: The Inner Life of Numbers
One to Nine: The Inner Life of Numbers is a popular mathematics book by Andrew Hodges that explores the properties, history, and surprising connections of the digits 1 through 9 across science, art, and culture.
-
D.
Orders of Infinity
"Orders of Infinity" is a mathematical treatise by G. H. Hardy that systematically develops the theory of divergent series and the comparative growth rates of functions in analysis.
-
E.
Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity
"Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity" is a non-fiction book by David Foster Wallace that explores the mathematical concept of infinity through a blend of rigorous exposition, historical narrative, and the author’s distinctive literary style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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mathematics book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ person ⓘ |
| author | Philip J. Davis ⓘ |
| describedAs | popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| explores |
concepts of very large numbers
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historical development of ideas about large numbers ⓘ surprising implications of probability ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
counterintuitive aspects of large numbers
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interpretation of probabilistic events ⓘ role of large numbers in real-world contexts ⓘ |
| genre | popular mathematics ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | Philip J. Davis ⓘ |
| hasFormat | print ⓘ |
| hasSubjectArea |
history of science
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mathematics ⓘ probability theory ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general audience
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students of mathematics ⓘ |
| isAbout |
law of large numbers
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randomness in everyday life ⓘ statistical regularity ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
applications of probability in everyday life
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history of mathematics ⓘ large numbers ⓘ probability ⓘ |
| occupation |
author
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mathematician ⓘ |
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