Incerto Books in Order
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The Incerto series, authored by Nassim Nicholas Taleb and published between 2001 and 2018, consists of five books that investigate the influence of randomness, uncertainty, and risk in various domains of human life. Each volume addresses different dimensions of how individuals misunderstand chance, misassess risk, and overlook the effects of rare, unpredictable events. The series collectively challenges common perceptions of success, expertise, and decision-making, using philosophical analysis and practical examples to question assumptions about control and knowledge.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Fooled by Randomness is a non-fiction work by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. It challenges conventional wisdom about success and failure, focusing on how…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A non-fiction work by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the critically acclaimed author of Fooled by Randomness. The book examines the impact of improbable…
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2010 · Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms is a non-fiction book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, written in the aphoristic style. It was…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Nassim Nicholas Taleb
This 2012 non-fiction work by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, from the author of The Black Swan, introduces the concept of the "antifragile": people, systems,…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Skin in the Game is a 2018 non-fiction work by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. It dissects the phrase "skin in the game," the backbone of risk management,…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon2019
Nassim Nicholas Taleb's New York Times bestselling series--consisting of Antifragile, The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, The Bed of Procrustes,…
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Buy on Amazon2021
The landmark five-book series—all together in one ebook bundle The Incerto is an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Incerto books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Fooled by randomness”. Start with “Fooled by randomness.”
How many books are in the Incerto series?
We list 7 books by Nassim Nicholas Taleb , published between 2001–2021.
Where can I buy the Incerto books?
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