Free Self-Paced Course

The Science of Luck

10 Weeks · 306 Pages · Social Science — Behavioral Science & Statistics

This free, self-paced course provides a structured 10-week syllabus for learning Science of Luck. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from foundational concepts through advanced topics with 306 pages of in-depth reading material. All content is drawn from our comprehensive Science of Luck textbook, organized into a clear weekly schedule that you can follow at your own pace.

Modules

306

Pages

Self-Paced

Free

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Weekly Syllabus

1 Front Matter

2 Part 1: What Is Luck?

3 Part 2: The Mathematics of Chance

4 Part 3: The Psychology of Luck

5 Part 4: Networks, Society, and Social Luck

6 Part 5: Serendipity Engineering

7 Part 6: Opportunity Recognition

8 Part 7: Building a Luckier Life

9 Part 8: Capstone Projects

10 Appendices

How to Use This Syllabus

Read at your own pace. Each module is designed for roughly one week of study, but there are no deadlines. Spend as much time as you need on each topic.
Follow in order or jump around. The modules are arranged sequentially for a structured learning path, but feel free to skip to any topic that interests you most.
No sign-up needed. Every page in this syllabus links directly to free, open-access content. Just click a topic and start reading immediately.

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