In 'Skin in the Game,' Nassim Nicholas Taleb explores the profound risks of decision-making that doesn't involve personal stakes. He unveils how those with power often evade the consequences of their actions while the vulnerable bear the brunt of systemic failures. Through compelling anecdotes and sharp insights, Taleb emphasizes the importance of having 'skin in the game' in economics, politics, and life. His thought-provoking arguments challenge conventional wisdom and demand accountability in our interconnected worlds. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the real implications of risk and responsibility.
By Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Published: 2019
"The man who is afraid will do anything."
Why should we never listen to people who explain rather than do? Why do companies go bust? How is it that we have more slaves today than in Roman times? Why does imposing democracy on other countries never work? The answer- too many people running the world don't have skin in the game. In this provocative book, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows that skin in the game applies to all aspects of our lives. It's about having something to lose and taking a risk. Citizens, lab experimenters, artisans, political activists and hedge fund traders all have skin in the game. Policy wonks, corporate executives, theoreticians, bankers and most journalists don't.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American philosopher, scholar, and financial trader, best known for his works on probability, uncertainty, and risk. He gained widespread recognition for his books, particularly "The Black Swan," which explores the impact of rare, unpredictable events on the world. Taleb has a background in mathematics and finance, having studied at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts. His ideas challenge conventional thinking, advocating for a more robust approach to dealing with uncertainty in various domains, from economics to life itself. In addition to his writing, he is known for his engaging and often provocative public speaking and for promoting the concept of "Antifragility," which describes systems that gain from disorder.
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