The True Nature of Fragile Systems
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- Using the example of a teacup in an earthquake, researcher Taleb, Nassim explains the definition and desired state of fragile systems. Taleb articulates why the opposite of fragile is not sturdy or robust, but, in fact, is a concept he refers to as antifragile.
Description
| Type of resource | moving image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 digital video file |
| Place | Stanford (Calif.) |
| Date created | April 10, 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Digital origin | born digital |
| Sound content | sound |
| Color content | color |
Creators/Contributors
| Speaker | Taleb, Nassim, 1960- |
|---|
Subjects
| Subject | Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|
| Subject | Business |
| Genre | Filmed lectures |
Bibliographic information
| Location | https://purl.stanford.edu/dj977mp3592 |
|---|---|
| Location | SC1209 |
| Repository | Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives |
Access conditions
- Use and reproduction
- The materials are open for research use and may be used freely for non-commercial purposes with an attribution. For commercial permission requests, please contact the Stanford University Archives (archivesref@stanford.edu).
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2013 The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. All rights reserved.
Collection
Stanford Technology Ventures Program, Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar, videorecordings
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