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Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

A Conversation with Charlie Munger & John Collison - [Invest Like the Best, EP.355]

Dec 5, 2023
Join John Collison as he converses with the late Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, known for his sharp investment strategies and unparalleled wisdom. They dive deep into the vital intersection of ethics and capitalism, critiquing monopolistic behaviors in business. Munger shares insights on investing, notably his cautious stance on tech giants like Amazon. The discussion also touches on the legitimacy of gold versus cryptocurrency, and Munger’s reflections on personal happiness through family dynamics, making for a thought-provoking listen.
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Quick takeaways

  • Architects should prioritize meeting the real needs of the customer over peculiarity and uniqueness alone in order to create functional buildings.
  • Businesses that prioritize win-win strategies tend to be more successful and contribute to the overall well-being of society.

Deep dives

Architecture Mistakes: Peculiarity and Lack of Understanding

Architects often make the mistake of prioritizing peculiarity over meeting the real needs of the customer. They want to be creative and stand out, but uniqueness alone does not always make good architecture. Additionally, architects should strive to understand the customer's business and their specific needs, which is often overlooked. By being more multi-disciplinary, architects can design buildings that are truly functional and meet the needs of the people using them.

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