

Ep. 913: Two Math Guys with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio
Oct 23, 2020
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
John Nash and the Origins of Game Theory
03:31 • 2min
What Is Game Theory Trying to Accomplish?
05:14 • 4min
Strategy Matrix: How to Analyze Interactive Situations
09:38 • 2min
The Role of Geopolitics in Game Theory
11:28 • 3min
The World Champion in Peace
14:24 • 3min
The Importance of Peace in World History
17:20 • 3min
The Importance of Incentives in the Economy
20:39 • 4min
The Pros and Cons of Behavioral Economics
24:52 • 5min
How Ernst Smith and Danny Kahneman Showed Opposite Things
29:38 • 4min
The Amazing 60 Years
33:49 • 4min
The Fallout Shelter Craze
37:48 • 4min
The Importance of Being a Quantitative Analyst
41:30 • 2min
Capital in the 21st Century
43:07 • 2min
The Importance of Moral Science in Economics
44:48 • 3min
Forget What It's Called Now
47:45 • 2min
The Risks of Capitalism
49:22 • 2min
The Disillusioned Physicist
51:22 • 2min
The Early Years of Physicists on Wall Street
52:53 • 2min
The Eye-Opener About My Career at Goldman Sachs
55:00 • 3min
The Importance of User Interface in Model Building
57:32 • 3min
The Importance of Combining Theory and Software
01:00:42 • 4min
The Importance of Long Volatility Models
01:04:56 • 2min
How to Estimate Risk
01:06:57 • 3min
The Pushback From the Academic Community When You Say Things So Cleverly
01:09:52 • 3min
How to Explain Quantitative Models to Your Students
01:13:00 • 2min
The Importance of Keeping Your Eyes Wide Open
01:14:42 • 4min
The Rise of Behavioral Economics
01:18:24 • 2min
Emmanuelderman: A Diverse Perspective on Politics
01:20:34 • 4min