The Black Swan
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Summary
In an era defined by volatility and unpredictability, few works have captured the profound impact of rare and unforeseen events as incisively as this exploration of how the improbable shapes our world. The author delves into the very nature of uncertainty and challenges conventional wisdom, offering a transformative framework for how individuals and organizations should perceive, prepare for, and react to what he calls "Black Swan" events—highly improbable occurrences with massive consequences. This analysis pushes readers to question the boundaries of their knowledge and the reliability of their predictions in complex systems.
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