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#691: Nassim N. Taleb & Scott Patterson — How Traders Make Billions in The New Age of Crisis, Defending Against Silent Risks, Personal Independence, Skepticism Where It (Really) Counts, The Bishop and The Economist, and Much More

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Navigating Fragility: Risk in Financial Markets

This chapter explores the concepts of market fragility and risk management, emphasizing the theory of convexity and its implications for understanding losses and gains. It highlights historical events, interconnected global markets, and the challenges posed by traditional risk assessments. Additionally, the discussion covers the dynamics of energy policies, banking shifts, and the evolving landscape of startups and hedge funds.

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