Nassim Nicholas Taleb on Work, Slavery, the Minority Rule, and Skin in the Game

Aug 14, 2017 · 01:24:39

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Nassim Taleb on skin in the game, labor, and minority power.
Discusses the Lindy effect, blind spots, and globalization.
Explores the manuscript of his book 'Skin in the Game'.

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