Nassim Nicholas Taleb
What’s inside
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder is a philosophical treatise by Nassim Nicholas Taleb about how some systems, including nature and economies, actually benefit from shock, volatility, and chaos. Instead of being merely robust or resilient (resisting shocks), these antifragile systems improve and grow stronger. Taleb explains this concept using examples and anecdotes from various fields, including biology, medicine, finance, and politics.
You’ll Learn
- Understand a new concept in complexity theory
- Gain insights into risk management
- Learn how to benefit from volatility and chaos
- Appreciate the importance of stressors in growth
Key Points
- Introduction to Antifragility
- Antifragility in Nature
- Antifragility in Economy
- Role of Stressors in Growth
- Concept of Via Negativa
- Ethics of Antifragility
- Applications of Antifragility
Who’s it For
- Philosophers
- Economists
- Risk Managers
- Policy Makers
- Investors
- Students of complexity theory
About the author
Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American scholar, mathematical statistician, and former options trader. He is best known for his work on probability and uncertainty and has written several best-selling books on these topics.