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Nov 2024
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Fooled by Randomness - Book Summary

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"The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and the Markets"
👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖
Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️
Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Category: Economics
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