Bibliograph

Skin in the game, hidden asymmetries in daily life, Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Skin in the game, hidden asymmetries in daily life, Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-263) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Skin in the game

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1008773916

Responsibility statement

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Sub title

hidden asymmetries in daily life

Summary

The phrase "skin in the game" means that you do not pay attention to what people say, only to what they do, and to how much of their necks they are putting on the line. This willingness to accept one's own risks is an essential attribute of people in all walks of life. Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about those who control our military, finances, religions, and so much more-- and shows how "skin in the game" applies to all aspects of our lives

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- A first look at agency -- That greatest asymmetry -- Wolves among dogs -- Being alive means taking certain risks -- Deeper into agency -- Religion, belief, and skin in the game -- Risk and rationality -- Epilogue: What Lindy told me

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