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How rare, unpredictable events shape history and our lives
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What it is about
Nassim Nicholas Taleb defines a black swan as an unexpected event with a huge impact that people explain after it happens. He argues that we underestimate randomness and that experts often fail to predict. The book became popular after the 2008 financial crisis.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like ideas about risk.
What you will get
It is part of Taleb’s Incerto series.
The Black Swan Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Randomness · Risk · Prediction
Length
366 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
Setting
Financial markets and history.
What makes it different
A bold, opinionated attack on prediction.
Feel
Sharp, arrogant and thought-provoking.
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