TALEB, NASSIM NICHOL
SKIN IN THE GAME
- ISBN 13:
- 9780425284643
- author:
- TALEB, NASSIM NICHOL
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE USA EX
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, Business Ethics, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Skull in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a leading thinker, redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. He cites examples from history to illustrate his points, including the importance of accepting one's own risks.
Taleb argues that the willingness to take risks is essential for heroes, saints, and flourishing people. He also challenges conventional wisdom on social justice, ethics, and the role of minorities in shaping society. With his characteristic accessibility and iconoclasm, Taleb offers practical insights into how to make a positive impact.
Through his analysis, Taleb reveals the importance of symmetry and risk sharing in achieving social justice, and warns against the dangers of complicated solutions and the influence of paid experts.
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