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Life and the Lindy Effect

Book • 2018
This book delves into the idea of the Lindy Effect, a concept popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, which posits that the longer something has survived, the longer it is likely to continue surviving.

Skallas applies this idea to human behavior, although the book has been criticized for its poor writing, lack of proper formatting, and the author's attitude.

Despite the criticisms, the book touches on how the Lindy Effect can provide insights into social behavior and the inherent value of things that have endured over time.

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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book that will likely be written based on a New York Times article.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as the author of "Life & The Lindy Effect", discussed in the podcast.
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