The Improbability Principle

David J. Hand argues that we each experience roughly one miracle a month, but that each can be viewed through explanable rationality.  This bold new look at rare moments challenges the very notions of luck and coincidence.

How to Help?

February 17: “Although willing to answer the call, humanitarian organizations have been generally ill-equipped for what they have found…”  

Life-Saving Genes?

February 15: “My plan was to carry on until I was exhausted and then sink into dark waters and oblivion. This would not be easy because I was a strong swimmer and in great shape.”