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Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of the seminal work *The Black Swan*, presents a provocative collection of aphorisms and meditations that dissect the flaws of modern civilization. Through sharp, insightful observations, Taleb critiques our tendency to warp human nature to fit technological demands, our reliance on flawed economic models, and the manufactured nature of certain societal ills. This work challenges readers to reconsider concepts of intelligence, employment, and the very definition of freedom in a world increasingly shaped by artificial constructs.
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hardcover
Random House
Published Jan 1, 2011
112 pages
ISBN: 9781400069972
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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