About the Book: In On the Edge, bestselling author Nate Silver explores the hidden world of elite risk-takers—from poker players and hedge fund managers to crypto investors and art collectors—who shape today’s data-driven economy. Building on the ideas from The Signal and the Noise, Silver dives deep into how these individuals navigate uncertainty, complexity, and high-stakes decision-making in the 21st century. Through immersive reporting and real-world case studies, he reveals their mindset, including their data literacy, risk tolerance, and skepticism of conventional wisdom. By understanding how “The River”—this powerful group—thinks and operates, readers gain crucial insight into the forces driving finance, technology, and global power structures. A compelling blend of behavioral economics, big data, and social insight, this book is essential reading for anyone curious about risk, influence, and the future.