
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb · Ediciones Paidós · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788449343254
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In 'The Bed of Procrustes', Nassim Nicholas Taleb presents a collection of sharp and irreverent aphorisms that challenge our perceptions of knowledge and reality. Inspired by the myth of Procrustes, the author explores how humans attempt to fit the world into rigid and reductive categories, inviting us to embrace the unexpected and question the self-deceptions we live with daily. Combining wit and wisdom, Taleb confronts classical values of elegance and erudition against modern falsehoods, offering an essential read for those seeking a critical perspective on everyday philosophy.