Lex Fridman Podcast is one of the few good podcasts I follow. Though I don't watch all the episodes, I keep a track and often watch the ones I find interesting. The reason I like this podcast is for the deep dive and long conversations. Here is the latest one with Jansen Huang, the CEO... Continue Reading →
Implementing Benjamin Graham’s Special Situations Frameworks in Conventional Investment Strategies
CFA Society India has some very good events and sessions which are often uploaded on their Youtube channel. Here is the latest session by Prof. Sanjay Bakshi on "Implementing Benjamin Graham's Special Situations Frameworks in Conventional Investment Strategies" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8ssnBMAtOE
An Orientation on Personal Finance
A 90 minute session on "An Orientation on Personal Finance" https://youtu.be/4IiyHgCwqvQ
Swami Sarvapriyananda on the topics of AI and Consciousness
#FoodForThought #Vedanta #AI Here are two interesting videos of Swami Sarvapriyananda I came across on the topics of AI and Consciousness from the point of view of Vedanta philosophy. Very interesting perspective if you are interested in this topic. Can AI Ever Be Conscious? https://youtu.be/a9x--on8WVI?si=HDinghaK_jsOrPi7 Vedanta vs Google AI: Can a Machine Have A Soul?... Continue Reading →
Aswath Damodaran on Personal Portfolio
Here is the latest video of Aswath Damodaran on Personal Portfolio. My friend sent this as a proof of his point of view that one must always diversify and be cautious. I, on the other hand, am a risk taker and have quite a concentrated portfolio. While I understand Prof. Damodaran's approach, I feel that... Continue Reading →
Technology and Wealth: The Straw, the Siphon and the Sieve by Nate Hagens
I stumbled upon this talk by Nate Hagens on "Technology and Wealth: The Straw, the Siphon and the Sieve" and I immensely liked it! He had some great and new (at least for me) perspective on how to view Wealth. I knew some of it in bits and pieces. But the way he has articulated... Continue Reading →
The Toxic Pursuit of Greatness in Chess
The Toxic Pursuit of Greatness in Chess - an excellent discussion on the disturbing side of chess. Being a chess lover and player since last 35+ years, I really liked it! https://youtu.be/QIStD15SNM8?si=oD0N7vFQDYBNuUbK
The ELO Rating System for Chess
I love playing chess. My initial rating performance was close to 1900 and then it subsequently fell down because I was too reckless early on, after getting the FIDE rating, when "k" factor is high i.e. you win or lose points quickly. I was fascinated by this rating system called ELO. As I learnt statistics... Continue Reading →
Sagar Shah on new chess books in the Chessbase India shop
Sagar Shah posted a video on the new chess books in the Chessbase India shop. I like these videos of chess books reviews/walkthroughs. I have posted a couple by IM Saravanan on this podcast. Book reviews, in general, are great! But chess book reviews are special! They motivate me to resume chess study. I have... Continue Reading →
The Hidden Marketing Forces Guiding Your Every Choice by Rory Sutherland
Rory Sutherland is one of the interesting people I discovered in 2025. I guess he might be the only person this year. I have posted some of his videos on this blog before. His insights are amazing. His style is very casual, engaging and ffiendly. And most importantly he is British! I love his accent... Continue Reading →
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