I have said this before. There are few people I follow keenly and Rathin Roy is one of them. So when Rathin speaks, I immediately watch. Some of his ideas have been repeated multiple times, however, they are so important that they should be hammered again and again. Yesterday the other podcast I like ended... Continue Reading →
Means, Metrics and Matrices – A talk by Rajendra Bhatia Professor of Mathematics at Ashoka University
I like to explore interesting things which stimulate thinking or give food for thought. It has become increasingly difficult to find such material in the torrent of contents on social media. But once in a while you find something good and you immediately lap it up! Here is a talk by Rajendra Bhatia Professor of... Continue Reading →
Rathin Roy on Challenges Posed by Next Phase of Transformation
It is always a pleasure to listed to Dr. Rathin Roy! I have the privilege of having him follow me on Twitter (X). I like his sharp takes, insights and for showing the spine to say things as they are and criticizing monster Modi regime. Do watch this if you are interested in such topics.... Continue Reading →
The Constitution Day Speech by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
One of the long pending items on my reading list is to read Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's speeches in the constituent assembly during the drafting of constitution. I couldn't find the audio version anywhere and reading the text was somehow getting delayed. It is said that the last speech he made was excellent! In fact all... Continue Reading →
Rory Sutherland – Are We Now Too Impatient to Be Intelligent? | Nudgestock 2024
I have a list of items that I want to gift my daughter when she grows up. It doesn't feature money, property or precious collectibles (mainly because I don't have any). It consists of books which I would urge her to read, movies to watch, music to listen to, and stories/experiences which I want her... Continue Reading →
Laws of Valuation – Keynote Address by Prof Aswath Damodaran
Don't miss this keynote address by Prof Aswath Damodaran on Laws of Valuation! https://youtu.be/c20_S-QgvsA?si=8PdN7MtIu2GF_mj7
An appreciation note for Charlie Munger
This is an appreciation post for Charlie Munger - Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman, Warren Buffett's business partner since 1959 and someone who I idolise. I have written about Charlie Munger multiple times on this blog, but I can't have enough of him; so here is one more post! Charlie Munger was born on 1st January 1924;... Continue Reading →
Stop Decorating The Fish and Illusion of Progress
"A problem is worth solving only if it blocks us from achieving our goal" – from "Stop Decorating the Fish: Which Solutions to Ignore and Which Problems Really Matter" by Kristen Cox Kristen Cox lost her vision when she was 11 years old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqSMp8jc3CE&t=21s Seven Solutions that give us the illusion of progress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma212_LUeL4
Generative AI Revolution
I have been spending a lot of time of late understanding and learning Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistical Models and Python. It feels refreshing to learn new technical skills after many years. I have also been reading about and exploring this subject extensively. There are various podcasts which are very insightful to get various perspectives... Continue Reading →
Charlie Munger’s Latest Interview
I have mentioned multiple times on this blog that Charlie Munger is one of my idols! For the uninitiated, Charlie Munger is the long-time friend and partner of Warren Buffett and the Vice Chairman of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. However, that not his main identity or claim to fame. Charlie is a stalwart in his own... Continue Reading →
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