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Book Synopsis: The author of the modern classics The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, and Antifragile, Nassim Nicholas Taleb expresses major ideas in ways you least expect in this collection of aphorisms and meditations—now expanded with fifty percent more material than the hardcover.
The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from the Greek myth of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection, either by stretching them or by 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 with the modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phonies.
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Discover the thought-provoking wisdom of Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his groundbreaking work, The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms. In this expanded edition, Taleb challenges modern civilization's reliance on technology and its detrimental effects. Through a series of witty and insightful aphorisms, he exposes the self-delusions we often live with, but fail to recognize. Brace yourself for a mind-bending journey that will shatter your preconceived notions and open your eyes to a new perspective.
Are you tired of conforming to societal norms? Taleb's book reveals the dangers of modifying ourselves to fit the demands of technology. The Bed of Procrustes encourages readers to reject conformity and embrace their unique individuality. This thought-provoking work will challenge the way you think and inspire you to carve your own path, free from the shackles of societal pressures.
Prepare to be captivated by Taleb's no-holds-barred approach to dissecting modern civilization's misguided principles. From blaming reality for not fitting economic models to defining intelligence solely based on classroom performance, he unmasks the fallacies that have plagued our society. By contrasting classical values of courage, elegance, and erudition with the ailments of nerdiness, philistinism, and phonies, Taleb uncovers the true essence of what it means to be human in a technologically dominated world.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain invaluable wisdom from one of today's most influential intellectual minds. Order your copy of The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms now and embark on a transformative journey towards enlightenment. Challenge the status quo, question conventional wisdom, and discover a new perspective on life.
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