The black swan : the impact of the highly improbable /
Examines the role of the unexpected, discussing why improbable events are not anticipated or understood properly, and how humans rationalize the black swan phenomenon to make it appear less random.
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Main Author: | Taleb, Nassim Nicholas, 1960- |
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Penguin Books
c2008
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