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The Black Swan

The Impact of the Highly Improbable
Pages
480
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Nassim Nicholas Taleb's "The Black Swan" explores the profound impact of rare, unpredictable events that shape our world. Taleb argues that these 'black swan' occurrences, from financial crises to personal triumphs, defy conventional forecasting. This book challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of risk, probability, and the very nature of knowledge.

About the author

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb

French-Lebanese-American essayist, scholar, statistician, former trader and risk analyst

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