Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meetings (since 1994) 2023-Part 2-BRK Annual Shareholders Meeting
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May 15, 2023 AI Snips
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Fear and Miscommunication in Banking
- Fear in banking is contagious but not always justified; bank runs have historical precedents and implications.
- Modern banking fears remain due to poor communication and incentives, despite FDIC protections covering deposits fully.
Building Height Revealed Banker Ambition
- Warren Buffett recounts hiring a replacement banker who wanted the tallest building, losing interest when limited to shorter.
- This revealed much about the man's motivations and led to not hiring him.
Dollar's Reserve Status and Risks
- The US dollar remains the undisputed global reserve currency largely due to lack of alternatives.
- Printing money risks losing public confidence and causing inflation, which can dramatically impact the economy.