Skin in the Game

Brief Summary

What do Roman generals, high-stakes traders, and your neighborhood entrepreneur have in common? In "Skin in the Game", Nassim Nicholas Taleb examines the concept of risk and responsibility, arguing that true wisdom comes from those who takes personal risks. Taleb has a message to "talking heads" and decision-makers who bear no consequences for their actions, exposing the dangers of asymmetries in modern systems. Taleb's signature writing style will help you understand how taking personal risks drives fairness, accountability, and trust.