Understanding Antifragility

What does "antifragility" mean?

• The ability to avoid risks entirely

• The ability to break under pressure

• The ability to grow and thrive from disorder and stress

• The ability to remain unchanged during crises

Who coined the term "antifragility"?

• Nassim Nicholas Taleb

• Simon Sinek

• Daniel Kahneman

• Jordan Peterson

Which of the following is an example of an antifragile system?

• A glass vase in a storm

• A person who becomes stronger after overcoming adversity

• A rigid structure that resists change

• A machine designed to break under stress

Antifragility thrives on which of the following?

• Stability

• Disorder, stress, and volatility

• Routine and predictability

• Isolation from external forces

Which of the following systems is considered fragile?

• A decentralized system

• A bureaucracy with rigid rules

• A complex adaptive system

• A business that evolves with market changes

Antifragile systems are most associated with which type of growth?

• Linear growth

• Exponential growth from shocks and stressors

• Gradual decline

• Growth only in stable conditions

What does Taleb argue about randomness in antifragile systems?

• Randomness is a threat to all systems.

• Randomness is harmful and should be eliminated.

• Randomness can create opportunities for growth.

• Randomness only benefits fragile systems.

What is the opposite of antifragility?

• Resilience

• Fragility

• Strength

• Adaptability

Which of the following best describes a resilient system?

• Gains from stressors

• Remains unchanged under stress

• Breaks under pressure

• Evolves and improves with stress

What role does stress play in an antifragile system?

• It always causes damage.

• It is neutral and has no impact.

• It is necessary for growth and improvement.

• It should be avoided at all costs.