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著者 Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to accept one's own risks is an essential attribute of heroes, saints, and flourishing people in all walks of life. As always both accessible and iconoclastic, Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about the values of those who spearhead military interventions, make financial investments, and propagate religious faiths. Among his insights: • For...

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書名
Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
著者
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
読了時間
15.0 分
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Philosophy
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance an...

Nassim Nicholas Taleb とは?

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American essayist, scholar, statistician, former option trader, and risk analyst, whose work concerns problems of randomness...

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The book is intended for a broad audience, including business professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of risk...

Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life の時代背景は?

"Skin in the Game" was written in the context of the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, a period marked by public outrage over the lack of accoun...

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対象読者

The book is intended for a broad audience, including business professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of risk, responsibility, and decision-making in complex systems. It is particularly relevant for those who seek to challenge conventional wisdom and develop a more nuanced understanding of the world around them.

著者背景

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American essayist, scholar, statistician, former option trader, and risk analyst, whose work concerns problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. Taleb has held positions as a researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, New York University, and the London Business School. He is the author of the Incerto series, including Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the Game.

歴史的背景

"Skin in the Game" was written in the context of the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, a period marked by public outrage over the lack of accountability among financial professionals whose decisions led to widespread economic hardship. Taleb's work reflects a broader cultural conversation about the distribution of risk and responsibility in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It also draws on historical examples and philosophical traditions to provide a timeless perspective on the challenges of decision-making under uncertainty.