Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780141985022
- author:
- Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Humour, Essays, , Nassim Nicholas Taleb,The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms,Penguin,014198502X,History of Ideas & Popular Philosophy,HUMOR / Form / Essays,Humour,PHILOSOPHY / Epistemology,Philosophy / Essays,Philosophy / Gene
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- New
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Description
The Bed of Procrustes: A Guide to Life's Uncertainties Nassim Nicholas Taleb's The Bed of Procrustes is a thought-provoking collection of aphorisms that challenge our assumptions about the world. In this revised and expanded edition, Taleb shares his unique perspective on how to navigate life's unpredictability. By embracing the unknown and letting go of our illusions, we can gain a deeper understanding of the world as it truly is. This book offers a refreshing alternative to the values of courage, elegance, and erudition, instead highlighting the importance of humility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.
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