Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-05-27
Books mentioned on Surviving The Great Reshuffle - Jim O'Shaughnessy - #326
Jim O'Shaughnessy is an investor and the founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management. Time, space and geography are collapsing.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The beginning of infinity
The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch is a sweeping science and philosophy text that champions cosmic-level optimism and the idea that problems are infinite but always solvable through human knowledge.
Recommended“but who i even recommend you read more is a book i reread called the beginning of infinity by david deutsch who is a quantum physicist at oxford”
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Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell is an intricate, multi-layered novel composed of six interconnected nested stories that span from the nineteenth century to a post-apocalyptic future, exploring themes of human connection, karma, and cyclical history.
Discussed“have you read cloud atlas by um i know i'm blanking on his name”
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The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a popular personal finance book that explores how human behavior, ego, and worldview shape financial decisions far more than cold mathematical spreadsheets.
Recommended“that's why his book i recommend the psychology of money fantastic book because he understands what wealth really is”
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“i had to do an actual book tour for my third book how to retire rich which by the way was the only book that i wrote for a general audience and i was on oprah winfrey for it”