Antifragile
Antifragile
Nassim Taleb
Changpeng Zhao
We definitely want Binance to be antifragile. This book may explain why we make some of the decisions we make. - Changpeng Zhao
Vinod Khosla
I recommend everybody read [this book] if they're setting off on a career as a personal philosophy. - Vinod Khosla
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
This book will have you asking yourself many provocative and useful questions. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Tobi Lütke
It's so wonderful when books create the language that you need to better reason about the world. [This book] did that as well. - Tobi Lütke
James Altucher
A very good book. - James Altucher
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Antifragile

Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder

Nassim Taleb
Nassim Taleb
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Nassim Taleb
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In the masterful strokes of "Antifragile," Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the intellectual giant behind "The Black Swan," embarks on a groundbreaking journey beyond resilience and robustness, introducing the world to the concept of antifragility. As the antithesis of fragility, antifragility does not merely withstand chaos and disorder; it thrives on them, growing stronger in the face of adversity. Through a compelling narrative that weaves together innovation, health, economics, and ancient wisdom, Taleb illuminates how embracing uncertainty and embracing stressors not only protect us but propel us towards unparalleled growth and prosperity. Taleb's "Antifragile" is both a philosophical treatise and a practical guide that turns conventional understanding on its head. Arguing that attempts to predict and control the future are doomed to fail in our inherently unpredictable world, he advocates for systems and approaches that benefit from volatility. From the structures of successful businesses to personal decision-making strategies, Taleb draws on a wealth of interdisciplinary knowledge, including biology, medicine, and history, to offer a blueprint for living in, and benefiting from, a world fraught with unpredictability. In doing so, "Antifragile" challenges readers to rethink their approach to life's uncertainties, making it a seminal work that reshapes our understanding of resilience and strength.

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Released
2012
27 Nov
Length
426
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The general concept is applicable to many fields beyond biology, for instance finance, economics and monetary policy. - Vlad Tenev
A very good book. - James Altucher
We definitely want Binance to be antifragile. This book may explain why we make some of the decisions we make. - Changpeng Zhao
It's so wonderful when books create the language that you need to better reason about the world. [This book] did that as well. - Tobi Lütke
Changed how I see the world. - Shane Parrish
I recommend everybody read [this book] if they're setting off on a career as a personal philosophy. - Vinod Khosla
This book will have you asking yourself many provocative and useful questions. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Few books have made me think more than this one over the last decade. - Ev Williams
The psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer has a simple heuristic. Never ask the doctor what you should do. Ask him what he would do if he were in your place. You would be surprised at the difference
— Nassim Taleb, Antifragile

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