Black Swan
by Jed
”No amount of observations of a white swan can allow the inference that all swans are white, but the observation of a single black swan can refute that conclusion.”
David Hume, 1711-76.
“It is often said that he “is wise who can see things coming”. Perhaps the wise one is the one who knows that he cannot see things far away.”
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, The Black Swan.
“I don’t care what the future holds,
‘Cause I’m right here and I’m today,
With your fingers you can touch me.
I am your black swan, black swan.”
Thom Yorke, Black Swan.
“Perfection is not just about control. It’s also about letting go.”
Thomas Leroy, Black Swan.