Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Lebanese-American mathematical statistician, option trader, risk analyst and author (born 1960)
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Videos Mentioning Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Eric Lewis on The Portal (with host Eric Weinstein), Ep. #028 - The Singular Genius of Elew
Eric Weinstein
Mentioned as a modern deep critic who attacks mainstream expert frames and coined 'intellectual yet idiot' (IYI) as critique.
Ep. 186: CALLS: The Power of “Day Batching” | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author and thinker whose views on planning and spontaneity are discussed in relation to the 'day batching' question.
E157: Epic legal win, OpenAI's news deal, FCC targets Elon, the limits of free speech & more
All-In Podcast
Author and statistician who publicly admitted he was wrong about the relative strength of parties in the Ukraine War and mistakenly assessed Russia's weakness, garnering praise for his rare act of self-correction.
Russ Roberts — The Decisions that Define Us
Tim Ferriss
An essayist and risk analyst, author of 'Fooled by Randomness' and 'The Black Swan', frequently interviewed by Russ Roberts and influential on his thinking about risk and uncertainty.
Legendary Trader Edward O. Thorp on Beating the Stock Market and Blackjack
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Fooled by Randomness,' 'The Black Swan,' and 'Antifragile,' who wrote the forward to Thorp's memoir, highlighting his restraint and independence.
Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165
Lex Fridman
Cited for his view on how human interaction and group dynamics change with scale, influencing Barnett's perspective on societal structures.
E133: Market melt-up, IPO update, AI startups overheat, Reddit revolts & more with Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Cited for his argument against GMOs, emphasizing asymmetric downside risks from technology.
Jim Keller: The Future of Computing, AI, Life, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #162
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The Black Swan', whose concept of lowering short-run volatility while creating 'tail events' in systems is mentioned.
The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel
Tim Ferriss
Author and risk analyst, whose 'barbell approach' to investing influenced Tim Ferriss's strategy of highly speculative early-stage tech investments alongside cash reserves.
How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time — Daily Stoic Author Ryan Holiday
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Black Swan' and 'Antifragile', whose ideas on randomness, uncertainty, and complex systems are referenced to explain current events.
Mark Bell Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Black Swan' and 'Fooled by Randomness', who asked a questions about deadlift standards for non-competitive lifters.
Josh Waitzkin - The Cave Process, Advice from Future Selves, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author whose books 'Black Swan' and 'Fooled by Randomness' are recommended for understanding probabilistic thinking, crucial for navigating a world of accelerating change and unpredictable events.
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Parenting, Fear, How to Boost Your Mood, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Fooled by Randomness', 'The Black Swan', and 'Antifragile', whose writings are considered tremendously compelling and thought-provoking.
The Angel Philosopher Naval Ravikant on Reading, Making Decisions, Habits, and the Purpose of Life
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Author known for his challenging ideas, identified as a source of great mental models for decision-making.
Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'The Black Swan,' mentioned as a book of interest.
Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
Author or thinker, paraphrased for his quote about preferring action over mere opinion ('Don't tell me what you think, show me what's in your portfolio').
Robert Breedlove: Philosophy of Bitcoin from First Principles | Lex Fridman Podcast #176
Lex Fridman
Author and risk analyst, whose insights on volatility and anti-fragility are cited, also known for his controversial stance on Bitcoin.
Harley Finkelstein — Strategies from Shopify, the Future of Retail, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Anti-Fragile', a book about systems that gain from disorder, recommended by Harley.
The New Future Of Work: A Conversation with Matt Mullenweg (Episode #194)
Sam Harris
Author of 'Antifragile' and 'The Black Swan,' whose writings on resilience and unpredictable events resonate with Matt Mullenweg's thinking on organizational structure.
Naval Ravikant on Happiness, Anxiety, and More
Tim Ferriss
An essayist and scholar, known for his work on randomness, probability, and uncertainty, often critical of social sciences.
Russ Tedrake: Underactuated Robotics, Control, Dynamics and Touch | Lex Fridman Podcast #114
Lex Fridman
Author of 'Fooled by Randomness' and 'The Black Swan', whose books are recommended for making the point about the impact of random events.
Howard Marks — How to Invest with Clear Thinking | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Fooled by Randomness,' whose concepts on randomness and epistemological arrogance are recommended by Howard Marks for cultivating awareness of limited knowledge.
Nick Kokonas Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Fooled by Randomness' and 'Black Swan', whose work on risk and randomness influenced Nick Kokonas.
David Yarrow on Art, Markets, Business, and Combining It All | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Fooled by Randomness,' whose book influenced David Yarrow's thought processes after the 9/11 market event.