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AcquiredMay 9, 2016
Episode 11: PayPal
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Ben and David return to technology acquisitions by examining a classic: eBay's 2002 purchase of PayPal.
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Books Mentioned
Anti-Fragile
Nassim Taleb
“The speaker discusses reading 'Anti-Fragile' by Nassim Taleb and mentions wanting to read more of his works after finishing it.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Nassim Taleb's concepts
For: Readers interested in philosophy and resilience
Key quote: “the whole thesis of anti-fragile is that ... the opposite of fragile is something that gets stronger when exposed to stress”
The host mentions 'Anti-Fragile' as a follow-up to their recent reading of 'The Black Swan' by the same author. They find Taleb's ideas about anti-fragility and how certain systems gain strength from stress to be particularly compelling and relevant.
ASIN: B00A2ZIZYQ
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The Black Swan
Nassim Taleb
“The speaker mentions finishing 'The Black Swan' and discusses its content in relation to 'Anti-Fragile'.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Nassim Taleb's books
For: Readers interested in economics and decision-making
Key quote: “I just finished the black swan oh nice uh so this is my first nassim talib book and uh I want to I want to read the rest of them after this it is excellent.”
The host mentions 'The Black Swan' as an excellent introduction to Nassim Taleb's work, expressing enthusiasm for the insights it provides. They also highlight Taleb's engaging writing style and strong personality, which adds to the reading experience.
ASIN: 059324365X
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