We live in an ever-changing, unpredictable world. The recurring occurrence of black swan events constantly reminds us of the devastating consequences of over-trusting in experience. Taleb believes that every failure of wisdom can be attributed to cutting off the shoes to fit the shoes. In this book, "Wisdom and Magic: Taleb's Black Swan Philosophy", he reveals the secrets of this uncertain world in a beautiful and simple way. Just turning a page at random will make you suddenly enlightened and see the world from a completely different perspective. "Wisdom and Magic: Taleb's Black Swan Philosophy" is a collection of Taleb's magical maxims. It is lively and not rigid, but it will surprise you because it reveals that you are actually living in an illusion unconsciously. With sharp wit and profound wisdom, Taleb dissects the nature of these illusions and advocates living a true life with knowledge, courage, and grace.
Reader comments
This book is interesting and enlightening. I like the story about the "Bed of Procrustes" in the book. It makes me understand that everything cannot be measured by fixed standards. Just like how we treat children's growth, each child is unique and we cannot force them into a fixed model. There are many wonderful contents like this in the book, which gave me new thinking about life. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
This book is interesting and enlightening. I like the story about the "Bed of Procrustes" in the book. It makes me understand that everything cannot be measured by fixed standards. Just like how we treat children's growth, each child is unique and we cannot force them into a fixed model. There are many wonderful contents like this in the book, which gave me new thinking about life. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!