Want to learn to look for trends, events and all the gems in life that seem hidden, out of place, under the table and around corners? There are interesting lessons in The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable.

At 400 pages its no quick read but Taleb has presented his research by sharing stories and analysis about randomness in his own life.

The takeaway? Unexpected and rare events and even novel ideas have a huge impact on the world.

Taleb has suggested that technology and history is primarily driven by Black Swans. Book Website

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