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Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb

📘 Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Nassim Nicholas Taleb examines the concept of "skin in the game"—the idea that one should only heed what people do, not what they say, and to what extent they risk their own stakes. He argues that this principle is central to risk management and exists across all strata of society, from military leadership to financial markets, religious governance, and everyday ethical disputes. By weaving together historical references, philosophical insights, and contemporary examples, Taleb demonstrates how personal accountability shapes institutions and individual choices, challenging long‑held beliefs about power and responsibility.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Philosophy/Ethics

Authors: Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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