The Black Swan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a former quantitative trader turned researcher and philosopher. He is best known for his multi-volume essay, the Incerto, which explores themes of uncertainty, probability, and decision-making. Taleb has written numerous scholarly papers across various fields, focusing on risk and probability. He currently serves as Distinguished Professor of Risk Engineering at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering. Taleb's work centers on systems that can handle disorder, which he terms "antifragile." He is skeptical of academic accolades, believing they diminish the value of knowledge. Taleb's background in trading and his interdisciplinary approach to risk have made him a prominent figure in discussions about uncertainty and complex systems.