antifragility

Meanings

• noun

  A property of systems that improve or become more robust to stressors or shocks over time.

  - "The old oak tree in the park is a perfect example of antifragility; the more wind and rain it endures, the stronger it becomes."
  - "Some financial systems are antifragile, meaning they actually benefit from market volatility."

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Variants

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antifertility

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Etymology

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Coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book 'Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder'.

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Trivia

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1. Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book 'Antifragile' was published in 2012.

2. Antifragility is a key concept in the field of 'black swan theory', which deals with rare and unpredictable events.

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Related Concepts

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1. Robustness: A system's ability to function properly despite adverse conditions or external influences.

2. Fragility: The opposite of antifragility; a system's inability to withstand stressors or shocks, resulting in increased vulnerability or damage.

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Culture

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Antifragility is a concept that has gained popularity in various fields, including finance, biology, and engineering, due to its ability to help systems become more resilient to uncertainties and risks.

How to Memorize "antifragility"

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   - Imagine a system that becomes stronger with each stressor or shock it encounters, like an old tree growing stronger with each storm.

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   - Create a mnemonic like 'A-nti-fragile: Adapts, Nurtures, Thrives In, Gains from, Adversity, Life.'

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