There have been much more coherent articles written on that phenomenon. Taleb's description is like a reverse horoscope: a bunch of vague generalities and irre

There have been much more coherent articles written on that phenomenon. Taleb's description is like a reverse horoscope: a bunch of vague generalities and irrelevant details that you're not supposed to identify with. You're supposed to say "oh phew, that's not me", and maybe shift a little bit toward Taleb's worldview to make sure you're not the caricature he described. In the end, it doesn't convey anything. It's just a list of peeves and smarmy name-dropping. This guy is a bestselling author, but if this article is what comes out of his head unfiltered, he clearly benefits from editing.