Changpeng ZhaoFounder and former CEO · Binance
”I see this book as a companion to 'Economics in One Lesson'. And it's an excellent read in its own right.”
Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
Nassim Taleb · 2018 · 480 pages
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About the book
Nassim Taleb explores how personal exposure to risk—having "skin in the game"—is fundamental to integrity, efficiency, and wisdom. Arguing that decision-makers should share the consequences of their choices, Taleb examines why those without skin in the game often cause disproportionate harm. The book combines historical anecdotes, philosophy, and economic analysis to reveal how asymmetries of risk permeate politics, business, ethics, and personal life.
A provocative read that questions our tolerance for leaders and systems that impose risk on others while protecting themselves from harm.
Book details
| Author | Nassim Taleb |
|---|---|
| Original title | Skin in the Game |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Pages | 480 |
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Marc AndreessenEntrepreneur and investor · Netscape, a16z
”Skin in the game as conflict of interest, or as attaching one's livelihood to one's speech? Who to listen to, and why.”
Ben HorowitzCofounder · Andreessen Horowitz, business author
”A book about the dynamics of how very large, highly random systems behave.”
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