I don't know whether you've also read these books or not, but for others who are really interested in this, I can't recommend Anti-Fragile and Skin In The Game by Taleb that explores this view and topic. I just finished them both and I feel the book can explain it in a reasonable way, but don't get too serious on his name-calling. It gets a bit funny when you know where he comes from.
I know of Taleb, but haven't read him. I've read some of his essays, and he has good points to make. The name calling doesn't bother me (since he hasn't gored one of my sacred cows, not because I am especially enlightened)
