Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Essayist, mathematician, and philosopher of probability who coined the term "Black Swan." A former Wall Street trader whose books—including *The Black Swan*, *Antifragile*, *Skin in the Game*, and *Fooled by Randomness*—have brought wisdom and respect across multiple disciplines.

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“A Highly Respected Thinker”The very Taleb who coined the term "Black Swan". A smart author who brought wisdom to many, which is why he is respected. Essayist, mathematician, philosopher of probability, former Wall Street trader. Best known for his books: The Black Swan, Antifragile, Skin in the Game, Fooled by Randomness, and others.

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