This is, remarkably a very similar story about the antichamber of anticipation rather than the. Nassim nicholas talebs favorite literature books flaneurs alley. Once you get over the idea that youre reading some sort of popular economics book and realise that its basically nassim taleb s rules for life, its actually rather enjoyable. See all books authored by nassim nicholas taleb, including the black swan.
His 2007 book the black swan has been described by the sunday times as one of the twelve most influential books since world war ii. Nassim nicholas taleb is a lebaneseamerican author and flaneur a man who saunters around observing society. The impact of the highly improbable written by nassim nicholas taleb which was published in 2007515. To someone who tries to understand the world, reading literature might seem like wasted time. Solid book on interventionism, should be mandatory reading in foreign affairs. In his books on the importance of the improbable fooled by randomness and the black swan.
Aug 28, 2018 here is how taleb explains why literature is good. Below is a list of some of his most brilliant quotes of all time. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand. Taleb s note on keeping and rereading literature books.
The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, the black swan, and the bed of procrustes. Podcast skin in the game by nassim nicholas taleb books. He started as a trader, then got a doctorate in midtrading career. Book recommendations from nassim taleb farnam street.
Nassim nicholas taleb abebooks shop for books, art. This is not a profile of nassim taleb the chronicle of. Why read something thats a product of someones imagination. Facebook forum limited to philosophical discussions, books in progress. Why do we not acknowledge the phenomenon of black swans until after they occur. Feb 28, 2008 discover book depositorys huge selection of nassim nicholas taleb books online. This list includes the books, which he has given 5stars. Books recommended by nassim nicholas taleb the ceo library. This is an outstanding book on the side effects of interventionism, written in extremely elegant prose and with maximal clarity. If there is a book missing, please leave a comment with a reference. Nov 17, 2010 in his happily provocative new book of aphorisms, the fiscal prophet and selfappointed flaneur nassim nicholas taleb aims particular scorn at anyone who thinks aphorisms require explanation. His focus in on how different systems handle disorder. Evolution and the birth of consciousness by nicholas humphrey. Talebs note on keeping and rereading literature books.
When, along with applied systems scientist dr joe norman, we first reacted to coronavirus on 25 january with the publication of an academic note urging caution, the virus had reportedly infected fewer than 2,000 people worldwide and fewer than 60 people were dead. Scholar, statistician and guru of riskmanagement recommends his favorite novels and the best. Nassims favorite literature books and essays nassim taleb. Nassim nicholas talebs favorite literature books flaneurs. Nassim nicholas taleb is a lebaneseamerican essayist, scholar, statistician, and former trader and risk analyst, whose work focuses on problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. Books recommended by nassim taleb bookadvice reading list. Books by nassim nicholas taleb author of the black swan. Its an interesting collection, and every one is well worth reading. List of books recommended by nassim nicholas taleb blog. The surprising power of ideas that dont make sense 2019, 55 this is a breakthrough book. Sep 27, 2019 in this episode, jason staples returns and joins erik rostad to discuss book 36 of 52 from the 2019 reading list skin in the game by nassim taleb.
I am often asked by journalists for a list of my favorite books i dont know what favorite means for a journalist. Apr 20, 2018 love him or hate him, nassim nicholas taleb is one of the worlds top intellectuals and maybe even the hottest thinker in the world right now. Discover book depositorys huge selection of nassim nicholas taleb books online. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas taleb s landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand. Nassim nicholas taleb, the bestselling author of the black swan. A compendium of book recommendations that nassim taleb has made over the years all in one shareable place. The black swan is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand. The statistical mechanics of financial markets by johannes. Things that gain from disorder is a book by nassim nicholas taleb published on november 27, 2012, by random house in the united states and penguin in the united kingdom. Taleb spent more than two decades as a risk trader before becoming a researcher in philosophical, mathematical and mostly practical problems with probability. Nassim taleb used to have a list of books he read more than once on his. He spent nearly two decades as a businessman and quantitative trader before becoming a fulltime philosophical essayist and academic researcher in 2006.
Nassim nicholas najib taleb was born to minerva ghosn and dr. Nassim nicholas taleb, the bestselling author of the black. The impact of the highly improbable, and fooled by randomness. He has written some of the most prestigious risk analyst books in the world and is currently the editor in chief of risk and decision analysis. The black swan by nassim nicholas taleb bookslegit. Read his biography, short summaries of his best books and his most memorable quotes here. In the authors point of view, a black swan is an improbable event with three principal characteristics it is unpredictable. Nassim nicholas taleb medium nassim nicholas taleb s official medium page real world risk institute an institute led by nassim taleb. The hidden role of chance in life and in the markets, and more on. Dec 17, 2012 this is not a profile of nassim taleb. Oct, 2009 in the authors point of view, a black swan is an improbable event with three principal characteristics it is unpredictable. Read antifragile things that gain from disorder by nassim nicholas taleb.
Please vote and do not add books taleb has not explicitly. The impact of the highly improbable incerto by taleb, nassim nicholas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I am sure i am going to dislike nassim nicholas taleb. The black swanauthor nassim nicolas taleb have published a list of his favorite books on his home page. Feb 22, 2018 skin in the game is nassim nicholas talebs fifth book. Nassim nicholas taleb books list of books by author. Skin in the game is nassim nicholas talebs fifth book. Once you get over the idea that youre reading some sort of popular economics book and realise that its basically nassim talebs rules for life, its actually rather enjoyable. Nassim nicholas taleb spent twentyone years as a risk taker before becoming a researcher in philosophical, mathematical, and mostly practical problems with probability. Nov 27, 2012 antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand. May 04, 2010 nassim nicholas taleb spent two decades as a risk taker before becoming a fulltime essayist and scholar focusing on practical and philosophical problems with chance, luck, and probability.
Mar 19, 2010 the black swanauthor nassim nicolas taleb have published a list of his favorite books on his home page. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, antifragile, skin in the game, and the bed of procrustes. About the author nassim nicholas taleb has devoted his life to problems of uncertainty, probability, and knowledge. What i learned losing a million dollars by jim paul 4. Nassim nicholas taleb books list of books by author nassim.
See over 60 books that nassim taleb has personally recommended through his. Please vote and do not add books taleb has not explicitly recommended. Nassim nicholas taleb book recommendations 80 books. Indeed i find that there is more truth in proust, albeit it is officially fictional, than in the babbling analyses of the new york times that give us the illusions of understanding whats going on. Based on his continuing exploration of the decision making process under opaque circumstances, nassim taleb, author of the black swan and.
To prove that he hit the books with enthusiasm, taleb ticks off the names of more than 30. Nassim used to have a list of books he recommended on his personal website. Until i read this book, buzzatis il deserto dei tartari was my favorite novel, perhaps my only novel, the only one i cared to keep rereading through life. The aim is to build the principles and methodology for realworld rigor in decision making and codify a clearcut way to approach risk. The impact of the highly improbable by nassim nicholas taleb.
He presents it sometimes as part of a triptych with his earlier works the black swan and antifragile, and at other times as a continuation. I am often asked by journalists for a list of my favorite books i dont know what favorite means for a. Here is a quick description and cover image of book the black swan. The bed of procrustes by nassim nicholas taleb the new. In this episode, jason staples returns and joins erik rostad to discuss book 36 of 52 from the 2019 reading list skin in the game by nassim taleb. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness,the black swan, skin in the game, and the bed of procrustes. A lebanon born scholar, nassim nicholas taleb, is a scholar and writer that focuses largely on probability and risks. This book builds upon ideas from his previous works including fooled by randomness 2001, the black swan 20072010, and the bed of procrustes 20102016 and is the fourth book in the fivevolume. This week were going to take a look at recommended books from nassim taleb. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, the. We thoughtfully gather quotes from our favorite books, both classic and current, and choose the ones that are most thoughtprovoking. Fiction is a certain packaging of the truth, or higher truths. Buzzatis il deserto dei tartari was my favorite novel, perhaps my only novel, the.
Nassim used to have a list of books he recommended on. This excellent minority rule theory by nassim nicholas taleb where he uses kosher among other things as an example, simply wont apply for veganism even if vegan products taste 100% like the real thing as people will avoid it jus because its vegan. Scholar, statistician and guru of riskmanagement recommends his favorite novels and the best professional books the tartar steppe by dino buzzati taleb on his personal website. To someone who tries to understand the world, reading. There are two places i was able to put together a nassim taleb reading list. Short list of smear artists and why one should address the smallest number of smearers. Taken from his writings, interviews, lectures, and amazon. His 2007 book the black swan has been described by the sunday times as one of the twelve most influential. Love him or hate him, nassim nicholas taleb is one of the worlds top intellectuals and maybe even the hottest thinker in the world right now. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, the black swan, skin in the game, and the bed of procrustes. But, according to nassim nicholas taleb, theres an entire class of other things that dont simply resist stress but actually grow, strengthen, or otherwise gain from unforeseen and otherwise unwelcome stimuli. Jan 28, 2014 antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas taleb s landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand.