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The Bed of Procrustes
Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Hard cover, excellent condition
The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a collection of aphorisms and philosophical reflections that challenge conventional thinking and highlight the limitations of human knowledge. Drawing from his work in probability, randomness, and uncertainty, Taleb critiques modern society’s tendency to force reality into rigid structures—much like the mythical Procrustes, who violently made his guests fit his bed. The book explores themes of skepticism, the unpredictability of life, the dangers of overconfidence, and the flaws in human reasoning, offering sharp, thought-provoking insights in a concise, poetic format.
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