The Black Swan (Nassim Nicholas Taleb)

The Black Swan (Nassim Nicholas Taleb)
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Note here that I am not saying causes do not exist; do not use this argument to avoid trying to learn from history. All I am saying is that it is not so simple; be suspicious of the “because” and handle it with care—particularly in situations where you suspect silent evidence.