Biography
Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American essayist, mathematical statistician, and former option trader whose work focuses on problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. His "Incognito" trilogy—"Fooled by Randomness", "The Black Swan", and "Antifragile"—has influenced many fields, from finance to philosophy. Taleb advocates for building systems that benefit from disorder and uncertainty.
Published Books
Atomic Habits
2018
A comprehensive guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. The book reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how ...
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Meditations
180
Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on...
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The Black Swan
2007
A book about the impact of the highly improbable. Taleb divides the world into two countries: Mediocristan, where randomness is mild and governed by t...
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The Enchiridion
135
A concise handbook of ethical advice compiled from the teachings of Epictetus by his student Arrian. The work is a summary of Epictetus's philosophica...
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The Obstacle Is the Way
2014
A practical guide to turning obstacles into opportunities using principles from Stoic philosophy. Drawing on examples from historical figures like Mar...
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