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The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	418 pages

Book Description

In "The Tyranny of Experts," author Nassim Nicholas Taleb delivers a thought-provoking critique of the modern obsession with expertise. Taleb argues that we have become too reliant on experts and their opinions, and that this reliance has led to a decline in critical thinking and a loss of common sense.

Taleb draws on a wide range of examples from history, science, and everyday life to illustrate his point. He shows how experts have often been wrong, and how their advice has often led to disastrous consequences. He also argues that the cult of expertise has stifled innovation and prevented us from solving some of the world's most pressing problems.

"The Tyranny of Experts" is a timely and important book that challenges our assumptions about expertise and encourages us to think for ourselves.

Key Features

A provocative and timely critique of the modern obsession with expertise
Draws on a wide range of examples from history, science, and everyday life
Shows how experts have often been wrong, and how their advice has often led to disastrous consequences
Argues that the cult of expertise has stifled innovation and prevented us from solving some of the world's most pressing problems
Encourages readers to think for themselves and question the advice of experts

About the Author

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a professor of risk engineering at New York University and the author of several bestselling books, including "The Black Swan" and "Antifragile." He is a prominent critic of the financial industry and a leading advocate for skepticism and critical thinking.