Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American essayist, statistician, and former trader known for his work on probability, risk, and uncertainty. He authored books including The Black Swan and Antifragile and develops the concept of antifragility to describe systems that benefit from volatility.
Quotes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Quotes: 2
Embracing Uncertainty: How the Future Emerges from Chaos
Ultimately, Taleb’s wisdom invites us not to seal the cracks of uncertainty, but to cultivate flexibility and openness within them. Rather than striving for perfect forecasts or airtight plans, the most robust strategies accept unpredictability as inevitable. In doing so, individuals, communities, and civilizations prepare themselves not just to withstand, but to thrive amid the unfolding possibilities of the future. [...]
Created on: 8/8/2025
Extravagance with Time: A Universal Luxury – Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The quote invites reflection on what truly constitutes luxury and wellbeing. [...]
Created on: 4/27/2025