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Daniel Kahneman – A Bat and a Ball Cost $1.10

(Borrowing this post from another blog I collect my favorites into. Danny is just such a big part of the picture when it comes to the paradigm shift implied in NNT’s philosophy, plus, they’re good friends!) … the bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Daniel Kahneman KNOWS that […]

Dance With Chance – Making Luck Work For You

In a nutshell, Dance with Chance is all about knowing what you can and cannot predict and, therefore, what you can and cannot control.
Think about it. Every day human beings make decisions. Some are important: should you invest your life savings in t…

Nassim Nicholas Taleb – The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be

If you want to be a dentist, it’s rational to assume that if you go to school, get your degree, and set up a dental practice, you will be able to attain a comfortable standard of living. You may be able to project your probable income range with some…