“A good maxim allows you to have the last word

without even starting a conversation.”

Nasim Taleb

The Bed of Procrustes

Nassim Taleb is a writer and thinker.  He grew up in Lebanon and grew rich in the USA.  He is the author of among other books, The Black Swan.  He recently created the concept of the Antifragile and wrote a book about it.  His writing is highly recommended for open minded people.