Enigmas of Chance: An Autobiography
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Enigmas of Chance: An Autobiography is the memoir of mathematician Mark Kac, reflecting on his life, career, and contributions to probability theory and mathematical physics.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Enigmas of Chance: An Autobiography Context triple: [Mark Kac, hasPublication, Enigmas of Chance: An Autobiography]
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Enigmas of Chance: An Autobiography Target entity description: Enigmas of Chance: An Autobiography is the memoir of mathematician Mark Kac, reflecting on his life, career, and contributions to probability theory and mathematical physics.
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A.
The Man Who Cheated Himself
The Man Who Cheated Himself is a 1950 film noir crime drama starring Lee J. Cobb and Jane Wyatt, known for its tale of a veteran homicide detective who becomes entangled in a murder cover-up.
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B.
A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life
"A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life" is a memoir by former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, recounting his journey from a challenging childhood on Chicago’s South Side to political leadership and public service.
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C.
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! is a popular autobiographical collection of humorous and insightful anecdotes by physicist Richard Feynman, showcasing his curious, irreverent approach to science and life.
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D.
How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science
"How to Win the Nobel Prize: An Unexpected Life in Science" is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist J. Michael Bishop that recounts his unconventional journey in biomedical research and offers insights into the nature of scientific discovery.
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E.
The Roving Mind
The Roving Mind is a collection of essays by Isaac Asimov that explores science, technology, humanism, and social issues with his characteristic clarity and wit.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autobiography
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book ⓘ memoir ⓘ |
| about |
Mark Kac
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Polish-American mathematicians ⓘ development of probability theory in the 20th century ⓘ life of a mathematician ⓘ mathematical research ⓘ |
| author | Mark Kac ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describes |
academic career in the United States
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early life in Europe ⓘ experiences of an immigrant scientist ⓘ |
| fieldDiscussed |
mathematical physics
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mathematics ⓘ probability theory ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
career of Mark Kac
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contributions to mathematical physics ⓘ contributions to probability theory ⓘ intellectual development of Mark Kac ⓘ personal life of Mark Kac ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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memoir ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation | mathematician ⓘ |
| hasForm | non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasSubjectArea |
biography
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history of science ⓘ mathematics ⓘ probability ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
historians of science
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readers interested in mathematics ⓘ readers interested in scientific biographies ⓘ students of mathematics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Mark Kac
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academic life ⓘ emigration ⓘ history of mathematics ⓘ mathematical physics ⓘ probability theory ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| title | Enigmas of Chance: An Autobiography ⓘ |
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