"The Bed of Procrustes" is a book by the famous philosopher Nassim Nicholas Taleb, which takes us into the world of Proskurnus, the prototype known in Greek mythology. In Taleb's modern interpretation, Procrustes is a filtering activity of society that tries to drag our thinking and actions to certain canons and standards that do not always correspond to reality. In the book, the author examines the concepts of risk and uncertainty in human life, showing that trying to conform to conditions imposed from the outside can lead to holding back one's own potential and giving one's life to others. Through laconic and moving aphorisms, Taleb encourages us to think critically and experience freedom of choice beyond the confines of the Procrustean bed. Reading "The Bed of Procrustes", the reader has a chance to reconsider his attitude to the world around him and reevaluate his own beliefs and values. Taleb encourages us to abandon artificial standards and forms of choice, appreciating the uniqueness and unpredictability of our existence.