

Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Scientific advisor at Universa Investments and famed author. He is known for his work on randomness, probability, and uncertainty.
Top 10 podcasts with Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Sep 7, 2023 • 2h 8min
#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
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author and former quantitative trader, and Scott Patterson, investigative reporter and author, delve into navigating uncertainty in trading and finance. They discuss the importance of skepticism in financial decisions and personal independence. The conversation explores risk management strategies, historical responses to crises like COVID-19, and the dynamic between robustness and fragility in financial markets. Both guests emphasize critical thinking in addressing contemporary global challenges, especially in the realm of climate and energy policy.

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Jul 4, 2025 • 24min
Nassim Taleb on Living a Good Life in an Age of Volatility
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a renowned author and scientific advisor at Universa Investments, dives into the chaos of today's world. He emphasizes finding meaning by contributing to community rather than seeking personal gratification. Taleb discusses social media's impact on perceptions and the surprising resilience of markets amidst geopolitical tensions. He distinguishes between regular market fluctuations and unpredictable black swan events, while warning about the fragility of political systems. Ultimately, he shares insights on achieving fulfillment during uncertainty.

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Jul 31, 2024 • 2h 17min
#759: Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Todd McFarlane
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, bestselling author known for his insights on risk and uncertainty, joins Todd McFarlane, the Emmy-winning creator of Spawn and co-creator of Venom. They dive into the importance of independent thinking and integrity in a complex world. Taleb explains the precautionary principle in decision-making, while McFarlane shares his journey in the comic book industry, touching on resilience and creativity. They also explore how critical storytelling and innovative art can transform perceptions in challenging times.

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Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
Antifrágil de Nassim Nicholas Taleb
En este podcast, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, autor del libro 'Antifrágil', explora cómo las personas y empresas no solo sobreviven, sino prosperan ante la adversidad. Se discute la antifragilidad, la fortaleza en problemas, la importancia de la volatilidad en la economía mundial y la gestión de riesgos. Se analiza la aplicación práctica del conocimiento en los mercados financieros y la importancia de tener opciones para enfrentar situaciones imprevistas.

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Apr 6, 2023 • 56min
Nassim Taleb on What Bitcoiners, Anti-Vaxxers and Deadlift Maxis All Get Wrong
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a renowned professor and author known for his insights on risk and uncertainty, dives into his recent conflicts with Bitcoin enthusiasts and anti-vaxxers. He critiques the misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin's resilience, highlights the perils of youthful arrogance in investing, and emphasizes the importance of understanding tail risks. Taleb also shares his thoughts on navigating health-related uncertainties and the influence of social media on misinformation. Plus, he humorously touches on his culinary adventures with squid ink pasta!

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Mar 5, 2019 • 1h 2min
Ep30 - Nassim Nicholas Taleb | Skin in the Game
American essayist, scholar and former trader Nassim Nicholas Taleb, whose work focuses on problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty, discusses his latest book "Skin in the Game". Nassim explores the notion that 'skin in the game' is necessary for fairness, commercial efficiency, and risk management, and key to making sense of the world at large. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/XbpgLR Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.

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May 23, 2018 • 1h 37min
Nassim Nicholas Taleb on Self-Education and Doing the Math (Plus special guest Bryan Caplan)
Though what Taleb was really after was a discussion with Bryan Caplan (which starts at 51:50), the philosopher, mathematician, and author most recently of *Skin in the Game* also generously agreed to a conversation with Tyler. They discuss the ancient Phoenicians and Greco-Roman heritage of Lebanon, philology, genetics, the blockchain, driverless cars, the advantages of Twitter fights, how to think about religion, fancy food vs. Auntie Anne's pretzels, autodidactism, The Desert of the Tartar, why Taleb refused to give a book tour, inverse role models, why math isn't just a young man's game, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Click here for the full transcript where Bryan Caplan interviews Nassim. Recorded May 2nd, 2018 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter Follow Nassim on Twitter Follow Bryan on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox.

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Nov 29, 2017 • 1h 42min
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Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 5min
Nassim Nicholas Taleb on the Nations, States, and Scale
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a renowned scholar and author, shares his insights on the complexities of governance and national identity. He discusses the challenges larger nations face in curating a cohesive identity and advocates for smaller, decentralized systems. Taleb provides a framework for understanding Russia's invasion of Ukraine while contrasting it with the successful federal structure of the U.S. He emphasizes the virtues of local accountability and how smaller entities can promote better governance, drawing on historical and contemporary examples.

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Mar 23, 2023 • 57min
137. Grote beleggers: Nassim Nicholas Taleb | € 289.600
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, econoom en filosoof bekend van 'The Black Swan', deelt zijn unieke kijk op risico en beleggen. Hij gaat in op zijn concepten van antifragiliteit en asymmetrie. Taleb legt uit hoe systemen kunnen profiteren van chaos en hoe essentieel risicomanagement is. Verder bespreekt hij de impact van uitschieters op investeringen en het cruciale verschil tussen Mediocristan en Extremistan. De rol van grote beleggers zoals Warren Buffett komt ook aan bod, met inzichten over het opbouwen van een robuuste portefeuille.