Nassim Taleb has never been shy about expressing his viewpoints on a wide range of topics. But lately he's been getting into verbal tussles with people who have long looked up to his wisdom. Whether it's Bitcoiners, venture capitalists, deadlifters, or anti-vaxxers, many people within these communities have admired his philosophy of antifragility. So why has he taken to arguing with them on Twitter? What exactly are they getting wrong about his ideas? And for that matter, why has he himself gotten into cycling lately? In this wide ranging conversation, the author of books such as Antifragile, The Black Swan, and Fooled by Randomness talks about all these topics and more — including how to think about reducing tail risk in one's own life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nassim Taleb discusses randomness, luck, and decision-making. Topics include Monte Carlo simulation, survivorship bias, skewness, System-1 vs System-2 thinking, signal vs noise, heuristics, and the importance of the book 'Fooled by Randomness'.

Nassim Taleb, a trader and essayist known for his deep insights on uncertainty, dives into the fascinating world of extremism and probability. He explores the significance of fat tails in financial markets and critiques traditional investment models. The discussion highlights the complexities of behavioral economics, the pitfalls of forecasting, and the importance of distinguishing correlation from causation. Taleb also reflects on historical biases in warfare data and the future of creative writing, weaving a rich tapestry of thought-provoking ideas.

Nassim Taleb, a prominent thinker on randomness, challenges our perceptions of success. He argues that many outcomes we attribute to skill are heavily influenced by luck and randomness. The discussion highlights how risk-taking can mislead us about our abilities and the unpredictability of financial success. Taleb delves into concepts like hindsight bias and the illusion of predictability, urging listeners to recognize the complex dance between skill and chance in shaping their lives and decisions.

In a world where some people have certain advantages that others do not, how do you navigate the landscape while still acting ethically? My guest today argues that we all need to put some more skin in the game.His name is Nassim Taleb. If you read the AoM site, you’ve likely seen our articles about his antifragility concept. In his latest book, "Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life," he explores the ethics of living in a complex and uneven world. We begin our conversation discussing what Taleb means by skin in the game and how it’s similar to traditional notions of honor. Nassim then explains what he means by asymmetries, how people exploit them unethically, and how skin in the game can reduce that exploitation. Taleb then explains why ethics are hard to scale, why minorities end up ruling, and what it means to put not only skin, but soul in the game.

Nassim Taleb, trader di opzioni e autore di bestseller come "Il Cigno Nero", condivide la sua saggezza sul rischio e l'incertezza in finanza. Parla di come eventi rari possano alterare drasticamente i profitti e sottolinea l'importanza di strategie antifragili. Scopri come affrontare al meglio l'incertezza del futuro e non diventare un "tacchino" in un mondo finanziario imprevedibile. Le sue intuizioni invitano a una nuova mentalità per prosperare, anche nelle avversità.

Author Nassim Taleb discusses the core concepts of antifragility, concavity vs convexity, wealth, barbell strategy, Lindy effect, and raising antifragile kids. Exploring the importance of stressors, optionality, and via negativa principle in becoming antifragile. The podcast delves into the ethics of antifragility, signal vs noise, and the Green Lumber Fallacy. Touching on modernity, political systems, and the importance of embracing uncertainty in life and business.

Author Nassim Taleb dives deep into the concept of Black Swans, human blindness to rare events, and the contrast between Mediocrustan and Extremistan. He discusses leveraging Black Swans, cognitive biases, and the importance of balance in managing risks. The podcast explores career choices, venture capital investments, life principles, and the impact of Black Swan events in various domains.

Join Nassim Taleb, author of the Incerto series, as he discusses the importance of 'skin in the game' in decision-making, ethics, employment, and taking risks. Explore concepts like the minority rule, virtues for young people, financial minimalism, and the illusion of business plans. Reflect on the relationship between belief and sacrifice in religion, ergodicity in risk management, and the evolution of rationality over time.

Nassim Taleb, a renowned thinker on risk and uncertainty, joins investment strategist Sebastien Page and Harvard coach Andrew Aurich for a deep dive into navigating financial markets. They discuss the limitations of traditional statistical models and their implications for investment strategies. Taleb critiques the reliability of normal distributions in predicting market behavior, while Page emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse statistical approaches. The conversation also humorously connects sports analytics with finance, showcasing insights from both fields.