Прокрустово ложе. Философские и житейские афоризмы, Талеб Н.Н.

Нассим Николас Талеб explores how people force life into fixed ideas. These short sayings examine the limits of what we know. They ask what happens when we face things we cannot see or grasp. Simple labels and ready-made stories can hide those gaps. Taleb warns that this habit can cause grave harm.

This collection blends philosophy with thoughts on daily life. It suits readers who enjoy brief texts about thought and belief. Both new readers and those familiar with Taleb can read it. The title draws on the Greek myth of Procrustes. He stretched or cut his guests to fit his bed. That act serves as an image of thought that distorts life. This Russian-language paperback edition has 192 pages.