Fooled by randomness

About “Fooled by randomness”

Fooled by Randomness is a non-fiction work by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. It challenges conventional wisdom about success and failure, focusing on how luck is often mistaken for skill. Set in the world of business, the book explores how people misinterpret random events as evidence of talent or expertise. Taleb offers an irreverent and thought-provoking analysis of the role of randomness in life. The book was initially a word-of-mouth success and was later released in paperback. It aims to change the way readers think about the markets and the world around them.