Rule Breaker Investing Authors in August: How Not to be Wrong with Jordan Ellenberg
Aug 16, 2023
This week's author, Jordan Ellenberg, discusses the power of mathematical thinking in decision-making, perception, beauty, and art. They also explore challenges in math education, the prevalence of large language models, paths into mathematics, the problematic portrayal of mathematicians in 'A Beautiful Mind,' investing and the golden ratio, the future of chat GPT, and the importance of diverse friendships.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Math Education and Challenges in Teaching
01:33 • 23min
Prevalence of Large Language Models and a Wikipedia Fact Check
24:59 • 2min
Paths into Mathematics
26:44 • 4min
The Terrible Portrayal of Mathematicians in 'A Beautiful Mind'
30:34 • 20min
Investing and the Golden Ratio
50:28 • 19min
The Future of Chat GPT and Language Models
01:09:18 • 2min
Reflections on the Discussion and the Importance of Diverse Friendships
01:11:19 • 2min