First published 2010
In this collection of sharp, subversive aphorisms, philosopher Nassim Nicholas Taleb gleefully punctures the pretensions of our technocratic age. From redefining intelligence to justifying "necessary evils," Taleb lays bare the hubristic delusions that undergird contemporary civilization. With biting wit and an iconoclastic spirit, he challenges us to question our most fundamental assumptions about progress, power, and the human condition.
Genres: satire, essays, philosophy, criticism
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: iconoclastic, social-commentary
208 pages · Paperback · Random House Trade Paperbacks