The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms (Incerto)

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Book Synopsis: The Bed of Procrustes is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the Game.

By the author of the modern classic The Black Swan, this collection of aphorisms and meditations expresses his major ideas in ways you least expect.

The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from Greek mythology: the story of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection by either stretching them or cutting their limbs. It represents Taleb’s view of modern civilization’s hubristic side effects—modifying humans to satisfy technology, blaming reality for not fitting economic models, inventing diseases to sell drugs, defining intelligence as what can be tested in a classroom, and convincing people that employment is not slavery. Playful and irreverent, these aphorisms will surprise you by exposing self-delusions you have been living with but never recognized.

With a rare combination of pointed wit and potent wisdom, Taleb plows through human illusions, contrasting the classical values of courage, elegance, and erudition against the modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness.

“Taleb’s crystalline nuggets of thought stand alone like esoteric poems.”—Financial Times

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Introducing "The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms (Incerto)" - a captivating book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb's groundbreaking Incerto series. This must-read explores the complexities of uncertainty, luck, and decision-making in a world we can never fully comprehend. If you've enjoyed Taleb's previous bestsellers like "The Black Swan" and "Antifragile," then you're in for a treat with this collection of aphorisms and meditations.

Derived from Greek mythology, the title "The Bed of Procrustes" symbolizes mankind's ongoing struggle to conform to societal expectations and technological advancements. Taleb exposes the negative consequences of modern civilization's arrogance, which includes distorting reality to fit economic models and defining intelligence solely based on performance in traditional classrooms. Prepare to have your self-delusions shattered as these thought-provoking aphorisms challenge your preconceived notions.

What sets "The Bed of Procrustes" apart is Taleb's ability to balance incisive wit and profound wisdom. With unrivaled clarity, he critiques modern society's obsession with trivial pursuits and superficial values. In this era of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness, Taleb reminds us of the timeless virtues of courage, elegance, and erudition.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in Taleb's crystalline nuggets of thought, hailed as esoteric poems by the Financial Times. Expand your intellectual horizons and gain a fresh perspective on the world we inhabit. Embrace the wisdom of "The Bed of Procrustes" and take your understanding of human nature and society to new heights.

Click here to order "The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms (Incerto)" today and embark on a journey of enlightenment with Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

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