Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s “Fooled by Randomness” is a thought-provoking exploration of the role randomness plays in our lives, particularly in the context of financial markets and decision-making. Taleb, a former options trader and risk analyst, challenges the conventional wisdom that often attributes success or failure solely to skill or incompetence. The book delves into the psychological and cognitive biases that lead individuals to misinterpret random events as patterns, leading to misguided attributions of cause and effect. Taleb’s narrative is both philosophical and practical, urging readers to embrace uncertainty and recognize the inherent unpredictability of life.