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Skin in the game : hidden asymmetries in daily life / Nassim Nicholas Taleb

This analysis explores the concept of personal risk as a requirement for accountability and social fairness. It suggests that individuals in positions of influence must share in the consequences of their actions to ensure ethical decision-making.

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