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Humans On The Loop

Ep. 14 - Jim O'Shaughnessy on Creativity, Crisis, and Trust as The Fabric of Society

Mar 29, 2025
Jim O'Shaughnessy, a renowned investor and founder of O'Shaughnessy Ventures, dives into creativity and trust in today’s complex world. He shares personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges and how childhood experiences shaped his financial passions. The conversation touches on the 'crisis personality' and the resilience that emerges from tumultuous times. Jim also examines the impact of technology on human agency and social interactions, questioning how trust evolves in our rapidly changing society. His insights inspire curiosity, collaboration, and reflection.
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Quick takeaways

  • Successful investors maintain a strategic mindset by resisting emotional impulses that can distort decision-making and lead to irreversible choices.
  • Adapting to rapidly changing technological and social landscapes requires individual courage, collaboration, and ongoing questioning of outdated norms.

Deep dives

Emotional Resilience in Investment Decisions

Successful investors differentiate themselves by resisting emotional impulses that can distort decision-making. Rather than acting on fleeting emotional highs, they adopt a broader perspective, often referred to as a 'God view', which allows for strategic thinking. Emotions can lead to irreversible choices during heightened emotional states, underscoring the necessity for an analytical rather than purely instinctive approach. This mindset emphasizes that while individuals may believe they possess complete understanding, true knowledge is often limited, necessitating a willingness to fail and learn from mistakes.

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