Incerto: Fooled by Randomness, the Black Swan, the Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game | The Incerto Series: A Collection

The Incerto Series: A Collection

Nassim Nicholas Taleb, 2021

Overview

This boxed set brings together the landmark five-book Incerto series, an exploration of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making. The series delves into situations where understanding of the world is limited, using personal essays, autobiographical elements, stories, parables, and philosophical, historical, and scientific discussions. Though the volumes can be read in any order, they share a common theme: while there is significant uncertainty about events, there is often clarity on how to act.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in understanding randomness and uncertainty.
• Individuals seeking frameworks for decision-making under unpredictable conditions.
• Those who appreciate philosophical and practical discussions on risk and probability.

Key features

• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Random House
• Year: 2021
• Pages: 1872
• ISBN: 9780593243657
• Includes: Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, The Bed of Procrustes, Antifragile, Skin in the Game