Taleb, Nassim Nicholas
Antifragile: Things that Gain from Disorder
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141038223
- author:
- Taleb, Nassim Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Biographies & Histories, Business & Economic History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Antifragile Things that Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a thought-provoking exploration of how to thrive in an uncertain world. Taleb identifies a category of things that not only survive in chaos but actually benefit from it, and calls them "antifragile". This concept is distinct from resilience, which simply resists shocks, and the antifragile gets better and better with time. Taleb argues that uncertainty is desirable and necessary, and proposes that things be built in an antifragile manner. He draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient wisdom and street wisdom, to make his case. The book covers topics such as innovation, life decisions, politics, urban planning, war, personal finance, economic systems, and medicine, and offers a blueprint for living in a world that is inherently unpredictable. By embracing uncertainty and building in an antifragile manner, individuals and systems can gain a competitive edge and achieve greater resilience. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
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