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"人们不知道风险、不确定性和确定性"

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Many people don't really understand or appreciate the difference between taking risks, dealing with things we can’t predict, and being completely certain about something. For example, when you invest money in the stock market, there's always a risk because you might lose your money, but there’s also a chance to gain more if the market goes up. This is a risk because you can't control the market. On the other hand, uncertainty is like predicting the weather a month from now – you can guess, but you can’t be sure because too many things can change. Surety is like knowing that the sun will rise tomorrow; it’s almost guaranteed based on experience and facts. People often mix these concepts up, making decisions without understanding whether they are facing risk, uncertainty, or surety. Knowing the difference can help someone make smarter choices, like saving money for emergencies (risk), being flexible with plans (uncertainty), and trusting proven facts (surety).

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Awareness Confidence Decision making Financial literacy Knowledge Perception Probability Risk Uncertainty
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