Making Money

Lessons from 300 years of stock market advice

Jan 29, 2024
Historian James Taylor explores the evolution of stock market advice literature over the past 300 years, discussing its impact on popular understanding of the market and the allure of getting rich through cryptocurrency. He also discusses the importance of eliminating emotions and mastering feminized tendencies in the stock market and explores the historical inclusion of women in the market. Taylor examines the masculine and aggressive nature of stock market language and the contradictions in promoting both passive and active investing. Lastly, he discusses the concept of the FIRE movement and the different types of stock market advice and providers.
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