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Every book Jim O'Shaughnessy recommended on podcasts
Jim O'Shaughnessy appears on Modern Wisdom, where discussions frequently delve into wealth, economic philosophy, quantum physics, and the intellectual foundations of human progress. Throughout the episode, O'Shaughnessy offers enthusiastic recommendations for books that have shaped his worldview. He strongly advocates for David Deutsch's The Beginning of Infinity, describing it as an essential text for understanding the enlightenment and intellectual growth, even noting that he has read it multiple times. Additionally, O'Shaughnessy recommends Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money, praising its accurate and profound understanding of what true wealth represents in human terms. Beyond these direct recommendations, O'Shaughnessy references other notable literary works during the conversation, such as David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, which he brings up to illustrate how people can unknowingly hold outdated and rigid beliefs. Through these literary choices, O'Shaughnessy demonstrates a multidisciplinary intellectual appetite that spans hard science, historical progress, finance, and complex narrative fiction.
Books recommended by Jim O'Shaughnessy
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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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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”
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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”
Books Jim O'Shaughnessy wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Surviving The Great Reshuffle - Jim O'Shaughnessy - #326 | Modern Wisdom | 2021-05-27 | 4 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“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”