The Antilibrary, the repository of unread, ignored books, proves that the library, or its descendant, the modern bookshelf, ...
The concept of the “Black Swan,” as defined by philosopher Nassim Taleb, refers to unpredictable, rare events with massive impacts on human society. These scenarios are often perceived as ...
UK-based Ranmore funds founder Sean Peche takes a contrarian approach to the ‘Black Swan’ event threatening the South African ...
A flotilla of traditional Thames rowing skiffs, manned by Swan Uppers in scarlet rowing shirts and headed by The King’s Swan Marker, wearing a hat with a white swan’s feather, row their way steadily ...
When Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller Black Swan was released in 2010, it earned rave reviews. StarringNatalie Portman as a ballerina who descends further and further into hallucinations as ...
Bethany Rae Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the mathematician ... And as the author of the highly influential book The Black Swan reminded us this week, we always notice the downs more than the ups.
Author of 'Black Swan,' Nassim Taleb, warns investors of fragility of the economic structure and potential market adjustment. (Reuters) Nassim Taleb, author of ‘Black Swan,’ warns investors ...
Perhaps you’ve found yourself the recipient of an invitation with a black-tie dress code. Maybe it’s a wedding, a gala, or another equally formal event. At a time when our day-to-day attire ...
Many Black inventors struggled through hardship, poverty, and, in some circumstances, slavery. Still, they prevailed and proved their genius to the world. The following are but a few of the many ...
IN April 2007, Nassim Nicholas Taleb put forth his thoughts on rare events of substantial repercussions in his book Black Swan. It is an event that has, in the context of existing levels of ...
History is synonymous with cycles of inflections and disruptions. The concept that history moves in cycles rather than straight lines comes from the belief that history and events that become part ...