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On the Edge

The Art of Risking Everything

Book • 2024

In 'On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything', Nate Silver explores the world of 'the River', a community of risk-takers including poker players, hedge fund managers, crypto enthusiasts, and venture capitalists.

Silver delves into the mindset and strategies of these individuals, who navigate uncertainty and complexity with a high tolerance for risk and an affinity for numbers.

The book takes readers behind the scenes of casinos, venture capital firms, and the inner workings of the effective altruism movement, highlighting the impact of these risk-takers on technology and the global economy.

Silver also critiques the flaws in the thinking of these 'Riverians' and discusses the broader implications of risk-taking in modern society.

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Kristin Johnson

Mentioned in 40 episodes

Mentioned by

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as the subject of their discussion.

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Mentioned by

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in the introduction of the podcast.

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in the introduction of the podcast.

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as his new book, released on the day of the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Michael Lewis

as the author of a new book and co-host of the Pushkin podcast Risky Business.

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Mentioned by

Nate Silver

as a book he wrote that analyzes people who love risk and the principles that guide their risky decision-making.

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Mentioned by

Nate Silver

when discussing the intersections of predictions, politics, and poker.

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Mentioned by

Dax Shepard

as a book he recently read and enjoyed.

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Mentioned by

Nate Silver

as a book where he ran simulations on tournament poker.

Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

as his new book about risk-taking and personality types.

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Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

as the author of the book.

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Mentioned by

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as an incredible book about risk.

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Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as the author of the book.

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Mentioned by

Nate Silver

, discussing the role of game theory in his decision-making processes.

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Mentioned by

Nick Gillespie

as

Nate Silver

's new book where he takes a close look at the dynamics of risk and how they shape power.

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Recommended by

Kristin Johnson

for its practical advice on career success.

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Mentioned by

Nate Silver

in the context of discussing performance under pressure.

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