there is a chance he read Nassim Talebs book and tried to apply a technique of betting on very rare and unpredictable events as a risk mitigation measure or pro

there is a chance he read Nassim Talebs book and tried to apply a technique of betting on very rare and unpredictable events as a risk mitigation measure or profiting when everyone else loses. but i'm not sure how that applies to his examples.. It's seem like more of a "numbers game" with some general advice on how to be successful. Kudos on making a catchy title.