[X] Nassim Nicholas Taleb Postpones Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) Attendance to 2026

The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), often referred to as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth,’ is a globally renowned annual event that brings together prominent voices from literature, politics, science, and the arts. Held in Jaipur, India, the festival fosters intellectual engagement through insightful sessions, performances, and meaningful dialogue. The 18th edition is set to take place from January 30 to February 3, 2025, at Hotel Clarks Amer.

[X] Nassim Nicholas Taleb to Deliver a Public Talk at the American University of Beirut on December 9

Join us for a public talk by Dr. Nasim Taleb of the Department of Industrial Engineering & Management at MSFEA. Dr. Taleb, author of a multivolume essay, the Incerto (The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, Antifragile, and Skin in the Game), will discuss fragility, robustness, and antifragility with applications to the current contexts of Lebanon and Palestine. Dr. Taleb’s Incerto is among the most discussed work of the 21st century. Location: Jassim Al-Qatami Engineering Lecture Hall (ELH) Date: December 09, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM

Catch Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Fintan O’Toole at Kilkenomics 2024: Power, Corruption, and Lies

Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan, joins award-winning journalist Fintan O’Toole for a one-hour discussion on Power, Corruption, and Lies at Kilkenomics 2024. Taking place at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny on November 8th, 2024, this event is part of the world’s only economics and comedy festival.

  • Date: November 8th, 2024, 17:00
  • Venue: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny, Ireland
  • Tickets: €29.00 full price | €27.00 concession (+ €1.50 fees)

Book now: kilkenomics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873665809

[Twitter] Nassim Taleb announces female scholarships open for virtual #RWRI 19 (Real World Risk Workshop) 2024

“Friends, we have female scholarships (up to 99.999999999%) open for this summer’s virtual #RWRI 19…” Taleb tweeted.

Nassim Taleb announces #RWRI (Real World Risk Workshop) 2024

Workshop organized by the Real World Risk Institute. The workshop is an intense 10-day online program, and the 19th edition will take place from Jun 25- Jul 5, 2024.