About six years ago a journalist and an economist wrote a collection of essays of seemingly unrelated topics into a book that claimed to reveal the hidden side of everything. The book became an instant bestseller, a fact that warranted it a sequel, SuperFreakonomics, and a movie adaptation. If you read the book then there is little more you can gain from watching the movie; it is basically an abridged version of the book. If you happen to be one of those who would rather wait until the movie comes out, I suggest you check it out. The facts revealed by Levitt and Dubner in the film (and the books) are amusing, informative, and do reveal a new way to go thinking about certain topics.
