"La redondance est ambiguë car elle semble être un gâchis si rien d'inhabituel ne se produit. Sauf que quelque chose d'inhabituel se produit généralement."
— Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Copied to clipboard
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, doing extra work might seem pointless because we feel that everything will go smoothly. It feels like over-preparing or having backups is a waste of time. However, unexpected problems tend to happen more often than we think. For example, consider a big event like a wedding. The organizers might arrange extra chairs and food just in case more people show up or something goes wrong. Though it might look unnecessary if everything goes as planned, having those extras can save the day when surprises occur. This idea advises us to always be prepared for the unexpected, as things don't always go smoothly in real life. Being ready for surprises can help us avoid bigger problems when things don't go as planned.
FEATURED QUOTES
