Table of Contents
Who wrote Black Swan book?
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
On Robustness and Fragility, Deeper Philosophical and Empirical Reflections/Authors
Who wrote Antifragile?
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder/Authors
Antifragile is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, and The Bed of Procrustes.
What order should I read Nassim Taleb books?
#1. Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in…
What is Nassim Taleb famous for?
Taleb is the author of the Incerto, a five volume philosophical essay on uncertainty published between 2001 and 2018 (of which the best-known books are The Black Swan and Antifragile).
When was Black Swan written?
2007
978-1400063512 (U.S.), ISBN 978-0713999952 (U.K.) The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is a 2007 book by author and former options trader Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
How rare is a black swan?
The current global population is estimated to be up to 500,000 individuals. No threat of extinction or significant decline in population has been identified with this numerous and widespread bird.
How do you pronounce antifragile?
antifragile Pronunciation. an·tifrag·ile.
What kind of book is antifragile?
Non-fiction
Antifragile (book)
| Hardcover, 1st edition | |
|---|---|
| Author | Nassim Nicholas Taleb |
| Subject | Philosophy, mathematics, business, economics |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Random House (US) Penguin Books (UK) |
What is the Bed of Procrustes?
According to Taleb, the book “contrasts the classical values of courage, elegance, and erudition against the modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness.” The title refers to Procrustes, a figure from Greek mythology who abducted travelers and stretched or chopped their bodies to fit the length of his bed …
How did Nassim Nicholas Taleb make money?
In the 1980s Nassim Taleb worked as an options market maker. That means he made most of his money by supporting customer flow. He sold options for slightly higher prices than he bought them, and counted on the orders evening out so he had little net position. Nassim was holding enough of these puts to make $35 million.
Who is Nero Tulip?
“Nero Tulip” is an alter-ego frequently used by Nassim Taleb in examples in his writings. — Ashley Y 08:19, 2005 Apr 14 (UTC)
How rare is a Black Swan?