Antifragile

Things That Gain from Disorder

This book examines systems and entities that benefit from shocks, uncertainty, and disorder, classifying them as antifragile rather than merely robust. The author argues that human institutions, economic structures, and biological systems require volatility and stress to grow and improve. By contrasting fragile designs with antifragile properties, the text evaluates risk management and decision making under conditions of incomplete knowledge. It critiques modern predictive models and proposes a framework for navigating a chaotic world.

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Allen Lane · First published 2012 · 519 pages