Books by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“Skin in the Game” is the fifth book of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark “Incerto” series. Similarly to the other four books, it deals with topics such as the unreliability of knowledge and (ir)rationality in complex systems. Above all, however, it deals with reciprocity and (a)symmetry in human affairs, arguing that having “skin in the game” is necessary for a fair and just society

Iconoclastic and groundbreaking, “Antifragile” is the fourth book in Nassim Taleb’s five-volume philosophical essay on uncertainty titled “Incerto.” Offering a solution to the problems presented in “The Black Swan,” the book proposes that things and systems be built in an antifragile manner – to thrive and grow when exposed to volatility, randomness and disorder. That way, rather than catching them off guard, crises and catastrophes will perfect them.

“The Black Swan” is one of the most influential works on uncertainty. It looks at the ways in which we fall into the trap of perceiving ourselves as all-knowing creatures who can predict the future when, in fact, we know nothing about what might happen in a year’s time or even tomorrow. Instead, we should embrace the fact that life is defined by Black Swans – unpredictable events that might occur at any moment.

In the first volume of the extensive essay “Incerto,” titled “Fooled by Randomness,” Nassim Nicholas Taleb examines the relationship between luck, hard work, and long-term success. His focus is on the human aspect of dealing with uncertainty, especially about the economy, portfolios, or real estate investments.