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37: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Is There a Domain Dependency?

The concept of domain dependency is illustrated through the example of doctors prescribing medications while also recommending exercise. In this case, doctors prescribe medications to prevent the body from overcompensating when facing illnesses, which contradicts the principle of exercise, which stresses the body to strengthen it. This discrepancy highlights how knowledge that holds true in one domain may not necessarily translate effectively to another, prompting a need for awareness and consideration of such contradictions.

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