Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Nassim Nicholas Taleb spent twenty-one years as a risk taker before becoming a researcher in philosophical, mathematical, and (mostly) practical problems with probability. Although he spends most of his time as a fl�neur, meditating in caf�s across the planet, he is currently Distinguished Professor at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. His books, part of a multivolume collection called Incerto, have been published in forty-one languages. Taleb has authored more than fifty...See more
Nassim Nicholas Taleb spent twenty-one years as a risk taker before becoming a researcher in philosophical, mathematical, and (mostly) practical problems with probability. Although he spends most of his time as a fl�neur, meditating in caf�s across the planet, he is currently Distinguished Professor at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. His books, part of a multivolume collection called Incerto, have been published in forty-one languages. Taleb has authored more than fifty scholarly papers as backup to Incerto, ranging from international affairs and risk management to statistical physics. Having been described as "a rare mix of courage and erudition," he is widely recognized as the foremost thinker on probability and uncertainty. Taleb lives mostly in New York. See less
Nassim Nicholas Taleb's Featured Books
Nassim Nicholas Taleb book reviews
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The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
Not worth buying, borrow only
One or two aphorisms per small chapter are worth thinking about and reading, but for mere mortals like me, without endless money to splurge, one is better off buying and very carefully reading other ... Read More
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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
Haven't read the book yet. Bought it ahead for November's book club discussion. Plan on reading it this fall. Read More
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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
Interesting but . . . .
by John T, Feb 13, 2011
This book has some interesting ideas, but it is somewhat annoying. The author is full of himself and wanders off the subject. However, it does get better as you work through it. Read More