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#050 - Fooled by Randomness: Nassim Taleb (Incerto Series)

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CHAPTER

Being Fooled by Randomness and the Love for Beauty

This chapter explores the concept of being fooled by randomness and its connection to beauty, poetry, and capitalism. It also delves into the story of Kreeceus, the richest man in Lydia, who was captured by Cyrus the Great, and discusses the importance of avoiding destruction and taking risks.

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