The bed of Procrustes

The Bed of Procrustes is a philosophical book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, written in an aphoristic style.

It contrasts classical values like courage and elegance with modern issues such as nerdiness and phoniness.

The book critiques how modern society often forces reality into preconceived frameworks, much like the mythological figure Procrustes who adjusted his guests to fit his bed.

It offers insights into human delusions and the importance of understanding uncertainty and complexity.