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To Conquer the Air

The Wright Brothers and the Great Race for Flight
Book • 2003
This book chronicles the Wright Brothers' pioneering efforts in aviation, detailing their experiments, innovations, and perseverance in the face of skepticism and competition.

It also explores the broader context of the 'Great Race for Flight', involving other notable figures like Samuel Langley and Glenn Curtiss.

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Mentioned by Seth Klarman to illustrate a point about theoretical vs. practical knowledge.
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Seth Klarman – Timeless Value Investing (EP.328)
Mentioned by Seth Klarman in the context of comparing the Wright brothers' practical approach to building an airplane with academic theories of efficient markets.
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2023 Top Episode #1: Seth Klarman – Timeless Value Investing, EP.328

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