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Explore the hidden world of quantitative analysts, the mathematical wizards and computer programmers who operate in the engine room of the global financial system and whose complex models nearly brought down Wall Street. Delve into how the 2008 credit crunch exposed the financial system's dangerous dependence on mathematical models attempting to quantify unpredictable human economic behavior. Examine the latest technological revolution these quants have unleashed: high-frequency trading that operates at the speed of light. Investigate the fundamental risks of treating the economy and financial markets as a complex, controllable machine and question whether we can maintain control over this model-based system or if we have created an uncontrollable monster. Discover the inner workings of Wall Street through compelling stories about greed, fear, and the role of randomness in financial markets, featuring expert insights into politics, world economy, society, and science that reveal the essence of prominent financial trends and developments.
