Tag Archives: Nassim Taleb

The Black Swan and the Expert Problem

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Dear Sir Barken Hyena, For me, The Black Swan was a primer on skeptical empiricism. It gives the reader the intellectual tools to question and doubt experts. As you said, technocratic solutions have wreaked incredible havoc over the … Continue reading →

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Nassim Taleb and The Black Swan

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Dear Blowhard, Esq., I see from your reading list that you read The Black Swan. Interesting book, to say the least. It’s a bit of a mess too. The second, more involved section could have used … Continue reading →