Tag Archives: antifragility

Betting on the Future

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I try to avoid tying anything to serious to predictions. If I do, I frame the future as gains, not losses. Continue reading →

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My Mom’s Recipe is Better Than Yours: Stochastic Tinkering

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

How do systems create complex, fit units in a chaotic world? Continue reading →

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In Search of Black Swans

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

What is a Black Swan event, and how can you benefit from them? Continue reading →

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Generalist or Specialist?

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

Do generalists have any advantage over specialists? Continue reading →

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The Lindy Effect

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

The longer a thing is around, the longer it will stay around. Continue reading →

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