Nassim Taleb

Seated at Table 3, Models & risk

Seat 2 of 6. Also at the table:

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  Charlie MungerShaped my multidisciplinary thinking and my use of mental models for better judgment.
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  Donella MeadowsEnhanced my skills in systems thinking and strategic approaches to complex problem solving.
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  Shane ParrishStrengthened my practice of building a latticework of mental models for clearer thinking and better decisions.
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  Venkatesh RaoDiscovered via Ribbonfarm blog. This guy is a high-level insight machine and has an engaging way of tracing societal patterns. He's influenced how I think about coordination problems and organizations as well as seeking truth.
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  Scott AdamsInfluenced my thinking on systems over goals, persuasion, and the power of stacking complementary skills.