In this thought-provoking work, Taleb argues that fairness and justice are rooted in individuals having "skin in the game"—a personal stake or risk in the outcomes of their decisions. He critiques systems where decision-makers are insulated from the consequences of their actions, leading to inefficiencies and injustices. Drawing from various fields such as economics, politics, and religion, Taleb explores how asymmetries in risk and reward shape our world.