Zemblanity is when something unlucky, unwanted or undesired happens by design because it's already built in. It seems unexpected and like bad luck, but in hindsight it was to be expected and avoidable.
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William James — The Principles of Psychology
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Charlie Munger — Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting Q&A