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Black Swan theory
Aphorism, frequently used in his writings and talks
circa 2012
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"The most overrated virtue is intelligence. The most underrated virtue is courage."
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Strange & Unusual"Sophisticated minds adopt simplified lifestyles."
Humorous"The problem with 'experts' is that they're often optimized for telling a good story, not for accurate prediction."
Controversial"I've debated many economists who claim to specialize in risk and probability: when one takes them slightly outside their narrow focus, but within the discipline of probability, they fall apart, with t…"
Humorous