Bed of Procrustes

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Random House Publishing Group · 2016 · 208 pages

Nassim Nicholas Taleb, known for his groundbreaking work on randomness and risk, offers a collection of sharp, provocative insights that challenge conventional thinking. Drawing inspiration from a myth about forcing reality to fit a predetermined mold, this book dissects the ways modern society contorts itself and its inhabitants to satisfy artificial systems. Expect a playful yet potent dose of wisdom that will expose your own hidden assumptions and celebrate timeless virtues over superficial trends.

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