The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable - by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 1st Edition

Good book

Good read. Makes us think about alternatives and chances.

Taleb is a philosopher, mathematician and economist. He combined all this 3 subjects in this book, not an easy read, mind blowing stuff for regular person like me, the important thing from this book is that, never speculate, don't predict the future and study the current events to isolate yourself from harm, he predicted covid-19 virus unintentionally.

I am an Economist , needless to say i felt attacked a bit reading the book (if you read it you will get it), however you see that the point he is trying to make is very very powerful, so managing that he goes overboard and exaggerate on some things (various actually) will make you understand him more and understand his point of the power of the unknown which do seems to be forgotten about as if everything was predictable and expected, his style of writing is interesting, funny (sometimes) and clever, would recommend is an excellent book from NNT, its like opening a cookie jar who has an excellent cookie but slaps you a bit before you get it.

I recommend this book without restriction to every conscious reader. Having read his first book "Fooled by randomness", I must say that this book is not as concise as the previous in making his point. This book has a more personal touch, where more of his character shines through. With respect to his first book, this one seems more mature as far as the formulation of his thoughts is concerened. I have the feeling that he wrote everything he wanted to write, whereas in the first, I had the feeling that he just rushed through the material. I do not want to write a short summary, because his ideas may have a big impact to everyone. In fact, everyone should have read this book. For its ideas can change the way one looks at the world and the things that happen everyday...

A well-written book that offers a different perspective on risk, uncertainty, and decision-making. The author challenges conventional thinking with clear arguments and practical examples, making it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in economics or probability/risk.

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