Description
The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a collection of philosophical aphorisms examining modern life, human behaviour, knowledge, uncertainty and the ways people try to fit reality into simplified ideas. Written in Taleb’s characteristically concise and provocative style, the book challenges assumptions about how we understand the world.
The aphorisms draw on philosophy, economics, probability and everyday experience, touching on subjects such as success, risk, technology, education and human nature. It forms part of Taleb’s Incerto series, which explores uncertainty, randomness and decision-making.
A good choice for readers interested in philosophy, economics, psychology, uncertainty and short, thought-provoking observations about modern life.
