Decoding the Gurus Nassim N. Taleb: Everything these idiots, frauds, and assholes don't understand
Feb 9, 2021
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Value of Tradition in Knowledge
- Traditional systems and social taboos can transmit important information without explicit rational explanation.
- We must be cautious about discarding institutions as they may embody centuries of valuable knowledge.
Limits of Localism
- Local governments may better understand specific conditions but they also fail often.
- Relying solely on localism doesn't guarantee superior outcomes compared to centralized systems.
Dangerous Institutional Rhetoric
- Taleb criticizes democratic bureaucrats with hyperbolic rhetoric, likened to Scott Adams.
- Such framing may undermine democratic institutions and fuel dangerous narratives.