Taleb Vs. Taleb: A Question Of Time, Lindy And Portfolios

Taleb Vs. Taleb: A Question Of Time, Lindy And Portfolios

The famous economist often acts contradictory and has denounced Bitcoin despite examples of previous understanding.I joined Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s very extensive block list about two years ago. It’s not a very exclusive crowd and many more erudite people than me have received the patented “Imbecile” tweet that signals an imminent Taleb block. My crime? I had quoted “Antifragile” back at him in an argument over something I can no longer remember. (I proudly cherish the screenshot of the last tweet I ever saw of his). For his Bitcoin nonsense released in June 2021 — the paper ‘Bitcoin,....


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