Everyone wants to succeed in life. But what causes some of us to be more successful than others? This book aims to change the way you think about business and the world. It also seeks to shatter the illusions of people around the world by teaching them how to recognize randomness.
Incerto Séries
Cette série explore le rôle profond du hasard, de l'incertitude et de l'imprévisibilité dans les affaires humaines et les marchés financiers. L'auteur mêle avec brio anecdotes personnelles, profondes réflexions philosophiques et concepts mathématiques. Les lecteurs découvriront comment naviguer dans un monde dominé par le hasard et comprendront notre désir inné d'imposer l'ordre au chaos. Elle offre une exploration stimulante du risque, du scepticisme et de la véritable nature de la réalité.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
Le Cygne noir
- 496pages
- 18 heures de lecture
Quel est le point commun entre l'invention de la roue, Pompei, le krach boursier de 1987, Harry Potter et Internet? Pourquoi ne devrait-on jamais lire un journal ni courir pour attraper un train? Que peuvent nous apprendre les amants de Catherine de Russie sur les probabilites? Pourquoi les previsionnistes sont-ils pratiquement tous des arnaqueurs? Ce livre revele tout des Cygnes Noirs, ces evenements aleatoires, hautement improbables, qui jalonnent notre vie: ils ont un impact enorme, sont presque impossibles a prevoir, et pourtant, a posteriori, nous essayons toujours de leur trouver une explication rationnelle. Dans cet ouvrage eclairant, plein d'esprit d'impertinence et bien souvent prophetique, Taleb nous exhorte a ne pas tenir compte des propos de certains experts , et nous montre comment cesser de tout prevoir ou comment tirer parti de l'incertitude.
The bed of Procrustes
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
"New edition, fully updated and expanded In a climate when iconoclasm is the smartest intellectual stance - whether against bankers, traders, politicians, the energy industry, or journalists - one of today's most prominent rabble-rousers gives his quick-witted and snappy guide to questioning the status quo. With characteristic panache and brio, Taleb uses aphorisms to condense his rambunctious ideas and style. This is the perfect reference for anyone searching for the right questions to ask."
Antifragile
- 546pages
- 20 heures de lecture
In his revelatory new work, Taleb presents a definitive solution for navigating a world that is unpredictable, chaotic, and filled with shocks, focusing on how to thrive during disasters. He turns the concept of uncertainty on its head, making it not only desirable but essential, and advocates for building systems in an antifragile manner. The 'antifragile' thrives on shocks, uncertainty, and stressors, enabling the most successful individuals to leverage disorder for innovative opportunities and advantages. Taleb asserts that antifragility is the key to success amid uncertainty, transforming random challenges into lasting benefits. His writing is both entertaining and insightful, prompting readers to reflect on the nature of resilience. Critics note that his humor and sharp insights make the book engaging, while its rich content invites multiple readings. The notion of a new kind of strength emerges—one that is not about invincibility but rather an enhanced ability to manage life's inevitable surprises, allowing for significant rewards while minimizing risks. Taleb, as an outsider challenging established norms, offers a fresh perspective on navigating complexity and uncertainty.
Skin in the game : hidden asymmetries in daily life
- 272pages
- 10 heures de lecture
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.
Dans le même esprit
Incerto Box Set
- 400pages
- 14 heures de lecture
New York Times bestselling author Nassim Taleb's landmark Incerto series - Antifragile, The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, The Bed of Procrustes - gathered together for the first time, in a beautifully designed box set.
Incerto 1-5 Box Set
- 5volumes
Nassim Taleb's five landmark bestselling books have changed the way millions see the world and think about uncertainty, chance, volatility, and risk. They can be read individually but are also written to complement each other and actually comprise a single work: The Incerto. This boxed set is newly designed and offers readers one of the most significant intellectual projects of our time.
The Black Swan. Fooled by Randomness (2 Books in 1)
- 682pages
- 24 heures de lecture
The hidden role of of chance in life and in the markets.The impact of the highly improbable
Die "Incerto-Reihe" von Nassim Nicholas Taleb, die die Werke "Der Schwarze Schwan", "Narren des Zufalls", "Antifragilität" und das "Kleine Handbuch für den Umgang mit Unwissen" umfasst, untersucht die Rolle von Glück, Unsicherheit und Risiko in einer komplexen Welt. Daniel Kahneman beschreibt Talebs Einfluss auf seine Weltsicht.
