I've just started reading Antifragile by Nassim Taleb. He defines 3 states: fragile, robust and antifragile. Fragile things weaken during times of volatility o

I've just started reading Antifragile by Nassim Taleb. He defines 3 states: fragile, robust and antifragile. Fragile things weaken during times of volatility or uncertainty (such as a central government's power during a coup), robust things are indifferent (like the Pyramids) and antifragile things actually strengthen from uncertainty or upheaval (e.g. Syrian rebel's power during the current civil war). It would seem innovation thrives in the antifragile state. The chaos and uncertainty of war certainly drives innovation.