History is not a smooth, predictable line; it’s a series of massive, unexpected jumps. From the rise of the internet to global financial crises, the world is shaped by “Black Swans”—events that are impossible to predict, yet in hindsight seem obvious. In today’s 5-minute briefing on Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s monumental book, “The Black Swan,” we explore the profound danger of relying on standard forecasts. Discover why the most important events in life are the ones you never see coming.