The author argues that the current system of medication is not efficient. He says doctors are aware of it, but they feel trapped by a favorable treatment regime. The writer also believes people should be able to make their own decisions about food and medicine.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the manuscript version of his forthcoming book, Skin in the Game. Topics discussed include the role of skin in the game in labor markets, the power of minorities, the Lindy effect, Taleb's blind spots and regrets, and the politics of globalization.