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Nassim Nicholas Taleb on the Pandemic

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Embracing Aimlessness and Collective Responsibility

This chapter explores the concept of 'flaneur' and the value of embracing aimlessness and trade-offs in life. It emphasizes the significance of understanding personal and systemic risks during the pandemic, advocating for actions like mask-wearing as a civic duty that protects not just the individual but the community as a whole.

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