ClaimsNassim Taleb

“Many are discovering,” he said, “that lifestyle improvements, such as bicycling paths and pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly cities, may not produce economic growth.”

Nassim Taleb 24 September 2025 Black Swan author Nassim Taleb says your city's new bike lane is the reason the economy sucks (Fortune) archived copy

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Many are discovering,” he said, “that lifestyle improvements, such as bicycling paths and pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly cities, may not…

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