Mar 31, 20 for the last 2 months, my mind has been blown on a daily basis by the book antifragile. Nassim nicholas taleb, the bestselling author of the black swan and one of the. Things that gain from disorder taleb, nassim nicholas isbn. As comical as talebs rough handling of his favorite targets can beacademics, economists, and tourists, to name a fewhis argumentative. Things that gain from disorder nassim taleb animated book. Things that gain from disorder incerto antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read antifragile. Fragile things are negatively impacted by uncertainty, stress. So, in the spirit of the main criticism id give the book its repetitive, here are some brief notes antifragile system design principles these are rather like the principles of the joi itoera mit media lab, but even scarier. Obsessive love is the most antifragile thing outside of economics. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand. I know he hates equilibriums as well as economists, predictors, charts and a bunch of other science that tries to determine futuristic outcomes but i think its. He leads us into hostile territory, with a commission to change the spiritual climate. Cliff notes antifragile one of my favorites of 2014.
New book skin in the game, hidden asymmetries in daily life the fifth volume of. Ive had many of you ask me for my thoughts on nassim talebs latest risk management book, antifragile. If you enjoy the content on this site, youll love antifragile. I promise wont look at academics, doctors, managers, uber drivers and many others the same way. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some things seem to improve if they are placed in environments of volatility and unpredictability. The bestselling author of the black swan explains the concept of his new book, antifragile, and how we can thrive in a world that is unpredictable, chaotic and full. The wealth of radical thinking in this book astounds. But, according to nassim nicholas taleb, theres an entire class of other things. It suggests that this quality has been vital for the progress of human civilization since ancient times.
Unlike many books of this genre, which spend 200 pages padding a 5 page idea, antifragile is a fractal of a book, taking its central ideas and examining and applying them in myriad ways. What follows is a full executive summary of antifragile. The subsequent sections expand on how antifragility theory can be applied to virtually every aspect of life from technology to politics, often invoking colorful characters such as socrates and the streetwise fat tony. Talebs bestselling 2007 book the black swan and his earlier book fooled by randomness. Things that gain from disorder incerto paperback january 28, 2014. This is the longest and deepest ive gotten into a book since high school, and i found pretty much every chapter thoughtprovoking and lifestylequestioning. Antifragile by nassim taleb march 12, 2016 march 12, 2016 kirtika 4 comments antifragile a term used to mean the opposite of fragile, and denote things that gain from disorder, chaos, stressors. Jan 28, 2014 antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand. Once we connect with jesus, the holy spirit us escorts beyond the comfort zone of religious mediocrity. Nassim nicholas taleb, the bestselling author of the black. The author says that the increased complexity of our society also makes our society more fragile. Also, please no documentary films, newspaper articles, book chapters, and interviews beyond book launches. My one question to him is if we all become antifragile, then that would create a new equilibrium of fragile, correct. Things that gain from disorder 01 by taleb, nassim nicholas isbn.
An antifragile system can be contrasted to a fragile one such as a glass vase. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Things that gain from disorder by nassim nicholas taleb. In antifragile taleb tries primarily to provide some strategies that enable us to cope with the fragility of systems on one hand by assessing if something is fragile, or is made fragile by decisions that are made, and on the. Things that gain from disorder is a book by nassim nicholas taleb published on november 27, 2012, by random house in the united states and penguin in the united kingdom.
The minute i was bored with a book or a subject i moved to another one, instead of giving up on reading altogether when you are limited to the school material and you get bored, you have a tendency to give up and do nothing or play hooky out of discouragement. Antifragile things actually grow and flourish in the face of uncertainty. Antifragile is a book that is difficult to summarize. If they come out confusing, its my fault read the book. Antifragile by nassim nicholas taleb towards lifeknowledge. Antifragile is a kind of sequel or logical followon to mr. The book provides you with new lenses to view the world. Nassim taleb and 4 ideas for an antifragile organization view larger image i believe it is possible to create an organization based on the concepts presented by nassim taleb in his book antifragile things that gain from disorder. Notes on antifragile by nassim nicholas taleb max mednik.
Imagine falling into the clutches of an antifragile justice system. Dec 17, 2012 antifragile is a kind of sequel or logical followon to mr. Taleb recognises that the key condition for an objective attitude is. So, in the spirit of the main criticism id give the book its repetitive, here are some brief notes new book is the closing part of a trilogy that started about ten years ago with fooled by randomness. Things that gain from disorder incerto book online at best prices in india on. What survives must be good at serving some mostly hidden purpose that time can see but our eyes and logical faculties cant capture. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, the black swan, and the bed of procrustes.
This is the longest and deepest ive gotten into a book since high school, and i found pretty much every chapter thoughtprovoking and. I believe it is possible to create an organization based on the concepts presented by nassim taleb in his book antifragile things that gain from disorder. Nov 30, 2012 the bestselling author of the black swan explains the concept of his new book, antifragile, and how we can thrive in a world that is unpredictable, chaotic and full of shocks. Antifragile is a blueprint for living in a black swan world.
Nassim taleb and 4 ideas for an antifragile organization. Consider a parcel full of glassware that you intend to ship half way around the world. Antifragile a term used to mean the opposite of fragile, and denote things that gain from disorder, chaos, stressors. Rohan silva, senior policy adviser to the prime minister at no 10 downing street. Antifragile by nassim taleb its not an easy read but it is choke full of interesting statistics and information.
Jul 28, 2017 i believe it is possible to create an organization based on the concepts presented by nassim taleb in his book antifragile things that gain from disorder. May 12, 20 what survives must be good at serving some mostly hidden purpose that time can see but our eyes and logical faculties cant capture. So, read this book in order to learn how to be antifragile. Antifragile by nassim nicholas taleb 9780141038223 dymocks. Nassim nicholas taleb takes a critical look at modern society and its aim to smooth out life by interfering in systems like the economy. Antifragile, by nassim nicholas taleb the new york times. Rohan silva, senior policy adviser to the prime minister at no 10. He currently teaches at columbia universitys ms program in information and knowledge strategy. Things that gain from disorder ebook written by nassim nicholas taleb. Chapter 3 antifragile strength the eschaton institute. The antifragile, and only the antifragile, will make it. Things that gain from disorder by nassim nicholas taleb part i. Dec 18, 2017 antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand.
Full version nassim nicholas taleb explains antifragile. Diese gefuhle haben sich aber nach dem ersten 10 seiten dieses buches. The new book is the closing part of a trilogy that started about ten years ago with fooled by randomness. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, the black swan, skin in the game, and the bed of procrustes. I know its not a brave new world or harry potter but im telling you, this book had me reevaluating the entire world and my own life in a largely positive way. Here are the personal journal entries i used to record the best lessons from each book. Dec 17, 2012 of course, if you apply too much stress to a bone it will break loc. This book builds upon ideas from his previous works including fooled by randomness 2001, the black swan 20072010, and the bed of procrustes 20102016 and is the fourth book in the fivevolume. This extremely rewarding book is full of insights about the justification of our beliefs, many of which have a close relationship to the middle way. So, in the spirit of the main criticism id give the book its repetitive, here are some brief notes new book is used to document how he lives by his theories to a remarkable. Here are the points of interest that really stuck out to me. Nov 29, 2012 larry prusak is an independent consultant who has coauthored 12 books and many articles. The central theme of the book is antifragility, which taleb defines in the prologue.
Nassim nicholas taleb, who formerly explored unpredictability in refreshingly unpredictable fashion in the black swan, demolishes or at least fruitfully unpacks that stale rubric in just one of the myriad pithy, ideationally rich, hand grenadestyle minichapters that constitute his new book, which is a bathyscaphedeep descent into an. The bestselling author of the black swan explains the concept of his new book, antifragile, and how we can thrive in a. Taleb takes on everything from the mistakes of modern architecture to the dangers of meddlesome. Dec 12, 2012 nassim nicholas taleb, who formerly explored unpredictability in refreshingly unpredictable fashion in the black swan, demolishes or at least fruitfully unpacks that stale rubric in just one of the myriad pithy, ideationally rich, hand grenadestyle minichapters that constitute his new book, which is a bathyscaphedeep descent into an. This book builds upon ideas from his previous works including fooled by randomness 2001, the. Nassim nicholas taleb, distinguished professor of risk engineering at new york universitys polytechnic institute and author of antifragile.
Explains how we missed the word antifragility in classrooms. Erudite, witty, and iconoclastic, talebs message is revolutionary. For the last 2 months, my mind has been blown on a daily basis by the book antifragile. Few understand that procrastination is our natural defense, letting things take care of themselves and exercise their antifragility. Apr 20, 2018 part of the 52 in 52 book summary series. Antifragile by nassim nicholas taleb middle way society.
Antifragile is one of the most thoughtprovoking books of recent times and brutally challenges conventional wisdom, our biases, and our view of the world. Antifragile by nassim nicholas taleb 9780812979688 dymocks. Nassim taleb, the polarizing author of bestselling books the black swan and antifragile. Made me see many things in a new light and gave me a better language to. The book is actually divided into a series of books, beginning with a prologue that succinctly lays out the overall premise. Things that gain from disorder 2014 by nassim taleb since the book came out because hes into stoicism. The book thats had one of the greatest influences on my thinking. A glass vase can survive very minor stresses unharmed, but is suddenly and completely destroyed by a major one. I say that because rather than talk about the whole book im just going to write a bit more informally about my impressions, mainly regarding what he says about. Subscribe to my newsletter to get one email a week with new book. In this chapter we use the notion of fragility as a central driver of prediction. Taleb explains that antifragile systems have options that is, a variety of possible responses to different conditions. Nassim taleb, in his exasperating but compelling book antifragile, praises things that gain. Rather, the author takes an holistic approach, reorganizing and breaking down the content for easier understanding where necessary, and cutting out the repetition.
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