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Ben Horowitz: "A book about the dynamics of how large-scale, highly random systems behave."
Keith Rabois: "The Skin in the Game book is quite powerful, albeit often redundant."
Vinod Khosla: "I like his ideas a lot, especially in Antifragile and the first half of this book.
I've always complained about pundits relative to doers, discovering/learning over planning..."
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"Skin In The Game" by Nassim Taleb is a gripping exploration of the concept of personal risk and its impact on decision-making and society.
Using his trademark combination of wit and wisdom, Taleb argues that those who make decisions must have "skin in the game" – a personal stake in the outcome – in order to make responsible and ethical choices.
Taleb takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through a wide range of topics, from politics and finance to medicine and academia, exposing the dangers of the lack of personal accountability and the prevalence of "rent-seeking" behavior.
He challenges prevailing notions of expertise and the heavily skewed power dynamics in our society, urging individuals to take more responsibility for their decisions and actions.
Drawing on historical examples and real-world situations, Taleb brilliantly illustrates the consequences of decision-makers who are insulated from the risks they create.
In "Skin In The Game," Taleb provides a compelling argument for the necessity of personal involvement in order to have a more just and sustainable society.
This book is an indispensable read for anyone interested in understanding the importance of personal responsibility and the positive impact of having "skin in the game."
