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Antifragility, a concept introduced by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book 'Antifragile', refers to systems that actually benefit from shocks, volatility, and uncertainty, as opposed to merely being able to withstand them (which is resilience or robustness). These systems are not just resistant to stress but actually thrive under certain levels of stress and chaos. They improve and grow stronger when exposed to shocks, randomness, and errors. This concept is applicable in various fields including biology, economics, and organizational behavior.
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The Industrial Revolution was not triggered by science. Rather, the main sources of knowledge and technical innovation in Britain in the nineteenth century were the hobbyist and the rector, in other words, enlightened amateurs. The Revolution was the result of technologists building technology, like John Kay inventing the flying shuttle in 1733; an empirical development based on the trial, error, and experimentation of a skilled craftsman.
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