Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-05-27

Chris Williamson & Jim O'Shaughnessy: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #326

Surviving The Great Reshuffle - Jim O'Shaughnessy - #326

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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.

Jim O'Shaughnessy recommended The beginning of infinity by David Deutsch and The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, and discussed Influence by Robert B. Cialdini and Cloud Atlas by David Stephen Mitchell.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The beginning of infinity

    David Deutsch · at 15:32 · mentioned 2 times

    David Deutsch's The Beginning of Infinity is a philosophy book that champions cosmic optimism and argues that human problems are infinite but always solvable through creativity and science.

    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”
    Where to get it
  2. Influence

    Robert B. Cialdini · at 35:11

    Influence by Robert B. Cialdini is a foundational social science text that examines the psychological principles behind why people comply with requests and how persuasion works.

    Discussed
    “and uh it's in the book influence and everybody knows about it”
    Where to get it
  3. Cloud Atlas

    David Stephen Mitchell · at 43:50

    Cloud Atlas is a structurally ambitious speculative fiction novel by David Stephen Mitchell that weaves together six interconnected stories spanning from the nineteenth century to a post-apocalyptic future.

    Discussed
    “have you read cloud atlas by um i know i'm blanking on his name”
    Where to get it
  4. The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel · at 59:46

    The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a bestselling finance book that explores how human behavior, history, and personal pride shape financial decisions rather than strict math.

    Recommended
    “that's why his book i recommend the psychology of money fantastic book because he understands what wealth really is”
    Where to get it
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Plugged Retire Younger, Richer, How to Build a $1,000,000 Private Retirement Plan
“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”