Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

In this episode of Books Deep Dive, we dive deep into Nassim Nicholas Taleb's Fooled by Randomness, exploring the hidden role that luck and randomness play in our lives and markets. Taleb argues that many of us mistakenly attribute our successes to skill and our failures to bad luck. From the unpredictable nature of stock markets to the randomness that shapes evolution, Taleb’s work challenges our conventional beliefs about control and expertise. Learn why life is unfair, nonlinear, and full of unpredictable events, and how we can navigate this chaotic world with a more rational mindset. Tune in to understand how randomness influences our decisions and why we need to embrace uncertainty to thrive in today’s world.