Modern Wisdom

#326 - Jim O'Shaughnessy - Surviving The Great Reshuffle

May 27, 2021

01:25:04

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Jim O'Shaughnessy discusses the collapse of time, space, and geography, the changing skillsets needed in today's world, the impact of 2020 on talented people in developing countries, dangers of grade inflation in universities, admiration for Rory Sutherland, and insights on historical figures like Isaac Newton.

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Digital transformation is reshaping workforce skill sets globally.

Independent platforms offer more diverse and authentic perspectives than traditional media.

Critical thinking and self-awareness are vital for personal growth and intellectual development.

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The Digital Revolution: Adaptation to Changing Skill Sets

The world is undergoing a drastic transformation where traditional skill sets are becoming obsolete. Jim O'Shaughnessy discusses how the digital shift is reshaping the workforce, necessitating new skill sets for success. The collapse of time, space, and geography due to digital advancement is creating opportunities for global talent. This transformative era requires individuals to embrace nonlinear thinking processes and leverage digital platforms for personal and professional growth.

Think Like an Owner

00:30

Understanding the Loser Script and Winner Script

01:16

Rory Sutherland is an excellent reframer. Look him up.

01:20

Introduction

5min

Tech Talk and Skill Set Transition in the Digital Age

2min

Evolution of Wealth Creation and Digital Impact

17min

Navigating Authenticity and Media Bias in the Digital Age

21min

Challenging Beliefs and Cognitive Biases

10min

Embracing Change and Pursuing Passion

27min

Exploring Entropy, Writing, Risk-Taking, and Promoting Colossus Enterprise

4min

Jim O'Shaughnessy is an investor and the founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management.

Time, space and geography are collapsing. The richest people on the planet are no longer in charge of labour or buildings, they're symbol manipulators. The skillsets we need today are completely different to what was needed 50 years ago, let alone 500. Jim is here to give us some advice on how we can survive this catastrophic reshuffling.

Expect to learn why 2020 was the best thing to happen to talented people in the developing world, the danger of grade-inflation in top flight universities, why we both have a man-crush on Rory Sutherland, why Isaac Newton was a dick and much more...

Extra Stuff:

Check out Jim's company - https://www.osam.com/

Check out Jim's Podcast - https://www.infiniteloopspodcast.com/

Follow Jim on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jposhaughnessy

Rick and Morty and The Meaning Of Life 1 - https://hackernoon.com/rick-and-morty-and-the-meaning-of-life-6640df17e263

Rick and Morty and The Meaning Of Life 2 - https://medium.com/@dan.jeffries/rick-and-morty-and-the-meaning-of-life-part-ii-screw-enlightenment-become-an-adult-instead-e1b2ec832e4e

Jim's Superthread - https://twitter.com/jposhaughnessy/status/1343371350493319169

Another Jim Superthread - https://twitter.com/antilibrary_vk/status/1164959690234593280

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