From the bestselling author of the black swan and one of the foremost thinkers of our time, nassim nicholas taleb, a book on how some things actually benefit from disorder. The acclaimed author of the influential bestseller the black swan, nicholas nassim taleb takes a next big step with a deceptively simple concept. What taleb has identified and calls antifragile is that category of things that not only gain from chaos but need it in order to survive and flourish. Dec 17, 2012 this entry was posted in books and tagged antifragile, antifragile. Things that gain from randomness should dominate the world, everything else should be gone. Sep 08, 2016 author and philosopher nassim nicholas taleb offers a definitive solution for how to gain from disorder and chaos, while being protected from fragilities and adverse events.
Older things tend to be more antifragile than newer ones because theyve been exposed to more black swans. Certain business and investment strategies are antifragile. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs. The main characters of this philosophy, business story are. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Praise for antifragile ambitious and thoughtprovoking. This book builds upon ideas from his previous works including fooled by randomness 2001, the. Jan 28, 2014 in antifragile, taleb stands uncertainty on its head, making it desirable, even necessary, and proposes that things be built in an antifragile manner. But somehow, we live in this world under the illusion that everything works under rules, an illusion labeled as lecturing birds on how to fly. Things that gain from disorder enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont. Dec 12, 2012 he outlines a spectrum of behaviorresponse that extends across all natural phenomena. The antifragile, and only the antifragile, will make it. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Things that gain from disorder pdf epub incerto series book. This core quality is deemed essential to and characteristic of all living things. Things that gain from disorder ebook written by nassim nicholas taleb. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, the black swan, skin in the game, and the bed of procrustes.
Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world. Taleb argues that many things in life benefit from stress, disorder, volatility, and turmoil. What he calls the antifragile is actually beyond the robust, because it benefits from shocks. Unlike many books of this genre, which spend 200 pages padding a 5 page idea, antifragile is a fractal of a book, taking its central ideas and examining and applying them in myriad ways. Dec 12, 2012 author and philosopher nassim nicholas taleb offers a definitive solution for how to gain from disorder and chaos, while being protected from fragilities and adverse events. This entry was posted in books and tagged antifragile, antifragile. Antifragile a term used to mean the opposite of fragile, and denote things that gain from disorder, chaos, stressors.
Antifragile, by nassim nicholas taleb the new york times. Things that gain from disorder, brings forth many philosophical ideas that i have never considered. If the server does not provide a quick download, then we remove it from the list. The first edition of the novel was published in january 2012, and was written by nassim.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas talebs landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we dont understand. In the black swan, taleb argued that certain largescale, improbable events such as wwi cannot be.
Simple workouts to keep you flexible, energized, and pain free ebook alpha barman j. Things that gain from disorder incerto book 3 on your kindle in under a minute. Nassim nicholas taleb, joe ochman, random house audio. Antifragile is a blueprint for living in a black swan world. Nassim nicholas taleb, the writer of the black swan once again presents us with an interesting and. Things that gain from disorder by nassim nicholas taleb. Unlike many books of this genre, which spend 200 pages. Things that gain from disorder audiobook, by nassim nicholas taleb. In the black swan, taleb argued that certain largescale, improbable events such as wwi cannot be predicted.
From the bestselling author of the black swan and one of the foremost thinkers of our time, nassim nicholas taleb, a book on how some things actually benefit from disorder in the black swan taleb. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about antifragile. The barbell strategy in life and things as the transformation of anything from fragile to antifragile. Antifragile is a book that is difficult to summarize.
Learn how to control risk and be more resilient by becoming more antifragile. In the black swan taleb outlined a problem, and in antifragile he offers a definitive solution. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 426 pages and is available in audiobook format. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or. Nassim nicholas talebs third book in his incerto series, antifragile. What taleb has identified and calls antifragile is that category of things that not only gain from chaos but need it in. Dec 17, 2012 a reader could easily run out of adjectives to describe nassim nicholas talebs new book antifragile. Nassim nicholas taleb, the writer of the black swan once again presents us with an interesting and original theory in antifragile. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Things that gain from disorder audiobook by nassim nicholas taleb. Things that gain from disorder 01 by taleb, nassim nicholas isbn. Like the greek hydra that grows two heads for each one it loses, people, systems, and institutions that are antifragile not only withstand shocks, they benefit from them. Optionality, technology, and the intelligence of antifragility the tension between education, which loves order, and innovation, which loves disorder. Mar 12, 2016 antifragile a term used to mean the opposite of fragile, and denote things that gain from disorder, chaos, stressors.
If they come out confusing, its my fault read the book. But somehow, we live in this world under the illusion that. In the black swan, taleb showed us that highly improbable and unpredictable events underlie almost everything about our world. Things that gain from disorder incerto paperback january 28, 2014. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas taleb s landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we don t. A reader could easily run out of adjectives to describe nassim nicholas talebs new book antifragile. Antifragile things actually grow and flourish in the face of uncertainty. Things that gain from disorder by nassim nicholas taleb in djvu, doc, fb3 download ebook. Fragile things are negatively impacted by uncertainty, stress. Things that gain from disorder nassim nicholas taleb 9780141038223. Antifragile is a standalone book in nassim nicholas taleb s landmark incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decisionmaking in a world we don t understand. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. But, according to nassim nicholas taleb, theres an entire class of other things.
Erudite, witty, and iconoclastic, talebs message is revolutionary. Things that gain from disorder incerto book online at best prices in india on. The other books in the series are fooled by randomness, the black swan, and the bed of procrustes. The first edition of the novel was published in january 2012, and was written by nassim nicholas taleb. Apr 12, 2017 learn how to control risk and be more resilient by becoming more antifragile. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nassim taleb, in his exasperating but compelling book antifragile, praises things that gain from disorder people, policies and institutions designed to thrive on volatility, instead of shattering in the encounter. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read antifragile. Nassim taleb, in his exasperating but compelling book antifragile, praises things that gain from disorder people, policies and institutions designed to thrive on volatility, instead of shattering in the encounter with it oliver burkman, guardian more than just robust or flexible, it actively thrives on disruption julian baggini, guardian. Things that gain from disorder is a book by nassim nicholas taleb. In antifragile, taleb stands uncertainty on its head, making it desirable, even necessary, and proposes that things be built in an antifragile manner.
329 1066 1112 1520 1198 460 1111 581 1003 244 899 966 235 1338 143 1357 1456 1203 253 1191 640 1510 936 1093 1015 112 1538 825 1337 1084 225 714 309 308 835 997 1124 920 542 184