Day 182 - Black Swan Events

So, where does this expression come from? It’s actually quite simple. For centuries, Europeans—and most of Western civilization—believed that all swans were white. This wasn’t just a casual belief; it was a prevailing and accepted assumption. That is, until explorers in Australia discovered black swans. This single observation shattered the long-held belief and forced people to question their assumptions about nature and what they thought they knew. In hindsight, it seemed obvious that swans, like other species, could come in different colors. People pointed to “logical” signs they had previously missed. But the truth is, people had been so convinced by this universal myth that only an actual Black Swan could change their minds.