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# The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable : Nassim Nicholas Taleb: desertcart.in: Books

Review: Look for the unseen entities. - Superb read!
Review: A revolutionary thinking on how major unexpected events changed the world - The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is a book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former options trader and a professor of risk engineering. The book is part of a five-book series by Taleb on uncertainty, called Incerto. In this book, Taleb introduces the concept of a black swan, which is an extremely rare and unpredictable event that has a huge impact on history, science, technology, finance, and society. Examples of black swans include the rise of the internet, the 9/11 attacks, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Taleb argues that most of our knowledge and predictions are based on what we already know and observe, which makes us blind to the possibility and consequences of black swans. He also criticizes the human tendency to rationalize and simplify black swans after they happen, as if they were predictable and inevitable. Taleb’s main message is that we should embrace uncertainty and randomness, rather than try to avoid or control them. He proposes a set of principles and practices to help us deal with black swans and benefit from them. These include being skeptical of experts and theories, being aware of our own biases and limitations, being open to alternative perspectives and scenarios, being flexible and adaptable to changing situations, being prepared for the worst-case outcomes, and being antifragile, which means gaining from disorder and volatility. Taleb also warns us against the dangers of overconfidence, arrogance, and hubris, which can make us vulnerable to black swans. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with anecdotes, stories, parables, and philosophical discussions. Taleb draws on his personal experience as a trader and a scholar, as well as his wide-ranging knowledge of history, literature, science, mathematics, psychology, and economics. He challenges conventional wisdom and provokes readers to question their own assumptions and beliefs. He also injects humor and sarcasm into his arguments, making them entertaining and memorable. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is a landmark book that has influenced many fields and domains. It is a book that challenges us to rethink our understanding of the world and our role in it. It is a book that offers insights, wisdom, and inspiration for navigating the complex and uncertain reality that we face.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,889 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Library & Information Science #4 in Theory & Philosophy #5 in Computer Science Books |
| Country of Origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (7,669) |
| Dimensions  | 3.05 x 12.7 x 19.56 cm |
| Generic Name  | BOOK |
| ISBN-10  | 0141034599 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0141034591 |
| Importer  | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Item Weight  | 349 g |
| Language  | English |
| Net Quantity  | 750.00 Grams |
| Packer  | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd |
| Paperback  | 480 pages |
| Publisher  | Penguin Books Ltd (28 February 2008); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Look for the unseen entities.
*by M***N on 28 July 2025*

Superb read!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A revolutionary thinking on how major unexpected events changed the world
*by A***Y on 5 May 2023*

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is a book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former options trader and a professor of risk engineering. The book is part of a five-book series by Taleb on uncertainty, called Incerto. In this book, Taleb introduces the concept of a black swan, which is an extremely rare and unpredictable event that has a huge impact on history, science, technology, finance, and society. Examples of black swans include the rise of the internet, the 9/11 attacks, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Taleb argues that most of our knowledge and predictions are based on what we already know and observe, which makes us blind to the possibility and consequences of black swans. He also criticizes the human tendency to rationalize and simplify black swans after they happen, as if they were predictable and inevitable. Taleb’s main message is that we should embrace uncertainty and randomness, rather than try to avoid or control them. He proposes a set of principles and practices to help us deal with black swans and benefit from them. These include being skeptical of experts and theories, being aware of our own biases and limitations, being open to alternative perspectives and scenarios, being flexible and adaptable to changing situations, being prepared for the worst-case outcomes, and being antifragile, which means gaining from disorder and volatility. Taleb also warns us against the dangers of overconfidence, arrogance, and hubris, which can make us vulnerable to black swans. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with anecdotes, stories, parables, and philosophical discussions. Taleb draws on his personal experience as a trader and a scholar, as well as his wide-ranging knowledge of history, literature, science, mathematics, psychology, and economics. He challenges conventional wisdom and provokes readers to question their own assumptions and beliefs. He also injects humor and sarcasm into his arguments, making them entertaining and memorable. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is a landmark book that has influenced many fields and domains. It is a book that challenges us to rethink our understanding of the world and our role in it. It is a book that offers insights, wisdom, and inspiration for navigating the complex and uncertain reality that we face.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mind Stretching
*by I***B on 4 September 2025*

Number of authors have given reference of this book in their books which made me buy this book. To me however it was a bouncer and very difficult to understand. Although the concept and gist of this book is quite impressive

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