Nassim Nicholas Taleb — 🏺 Philosophy Quote

Taleb provocatively identifies comfortable routine as an obstacle to genuine autonomy.

“The three most harmful addictions are narcotics, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.”

Taleb provocatively identifies comfortable routine as an obstacle to genuine autonomy.

“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.”

— Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“Wind extinguishes a candle and energizes fire. Likewise with randomness, uncertainty, chaos: you want to use them, not hide from them.”

— Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“The robust is what does not need to be smart.”

— Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“Antifragility is beyond resilience or robustness. The resilient resists shocks and stays the same; the antifragile gets better.”

— Nassim Nicholas Taleb