The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
11/30/2010 AD published
According to Taleb, the book "contrasts the classical values of courage, elegance, and erudition against the modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness." The title refers to Procrustes, a figure from Greek mythology who abducted travelers and stretched or chopped their bodies to fit the length of his bed.
New York City, NY
Lattitude: 40.7128° N
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Modern Day United States
Lattitude: 40.7128° N
Longitude: 74.006° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb Lebanese-American essayi...
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