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The book was referenced when discussing the concept of those in power not having a personal stake in the outcomes of their decisions, specifically in the context of war. The podcast host mentioned Taleb's interpretation of a Spartan saying from the book about bringing your shield back, or on it.
Your shield come back with it or on it.
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The book was referenced when discussing the concept of those in power not having a personal stake in the outcomes of their decisions, specifically in the context of war. The podcast host mentioned Taleb's interpretation of a Spartan saying from the book about bringing your shield back, or on it.
Your shield come back with it or on it.
The Spartans, if you were a coward and you ran, you would dump your shield cause it was too heavy. So if you came back without your shield, they'd probably kill you themselves.
So he said, come back with your shield or on it. If you came back on it, you were dead.
What they're trying to talk about is skin in the game.
