Episode · a16z Podcast · 2018-04-21
Books mentioned on a16z Podcast: Principles and Algorithms for Work and Life
with Ray Dalio (@raydalio), Alex Rampell (@arampell), and Sonal Chokshi (@smc90) Can one really apply the lessons of history and of the past to the present and the future, as a way to get what they want out of life?
Sonal Chokshi discussed Principles by Ray Dalio. Ray Dalio discussed Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles Mackay.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Principles
Principles by Ray Dalio is a prominent business and life guide written by the billionaire investor, detailing the systematic mental models and foundational guidelines he developed throughout his career.
Discussed“today's episode is based on a conversation we recorded previously with Ray Dalio author of the book principles life and work the book originated as an internal company document that was posted online years ago”
Where to get it
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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles Mackay is a classic historical study examining mass hysteria, economic bubbles, and recurring crowd behaviors throughout history.
Discussed“I think of McKay's book extraordinary popular delusions and the madness of the crowds and it's about that phenomenon and that was written in 1640 something around there looking backwards and so on”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“Today's episode is based on a conversation we recorded previously with Ray Dalio, author of the book Principles: Life and Work.”