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#163 – Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics

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Reevaluating Economic Metrics

This chapter critiques traditional economic indicators like GDP, highlighting their inadequacies in representing true productivity and the shortcomings of economists in understanding advanced theories. It also explores the complexities of hedge fund compensation structures, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach to performance metrics in investment management.

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