The Black Swan hardcover

GUC The Black Swan hardcover! Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb Genre: nonfiction / economics / philosophy Publication year: 2007 Pages: 477 StoryGraph rating: 3.71 ⭐️ Missing jacket—see pictures for condition! A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was. The astonishing success of Google was a black swan; so was 9/11. For Nassim Nicholas Taleb, black swans underlie almost everything about our world, from the rise of religions to events in our own personal lives. Why do we not acknowledge the phenomenon of black swans until after they occur? Part of the answer, according to Taleb, is that humans are hardwired to learn specifics when they should be focused on generalities. Notes: - 🐶/🐱 free - 🚬 smoke free - 📿 use of incense cleansing + essential oils on dryer balls + natural cleaning products (if smell sensitive, this may not be the closet for you!) -👗 the dress form, if used, is a size 6-8 (measurements are 34.5”, 26”, and 35” for bust, waist, and hips) - 🌱 earth conscious shop! I love second hand things, reusing packaging materials, shipping multiple items at a time, and kindness! If these are your vibes, welcome + make a bundle! ✨