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Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by rvn1045 »

arkitaip wrote: post #3
kartman wrote: post #2

A bit off topic, but Poor Charlie's Almanac by Munger is a great book.

I've heard a lot of good things about it. What did you like about it?

Munger and Buffet both have a remarkable set of experiences. My understanding of reading about both of them (and the book) is that they have a deep understanding of human nature, which is really remarkable. If you read stuff from them through their share holder letters and such, you'll find that they've been saying the same things for literally decades. Which means that they've figured out the core of human nature, figured out how to keep themselves sane and figured out how to lead a good life relatively early on. Besides Munger is very witty, and you crack up quite a bit reading the book.

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by rglover »

jeremyis wrote: post #7
arkitaip wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've heard a lot of good things about it. What did you like about it?

Doesn't look like either it or the Peter Bevelin book mentioned above are available on e-book :/

You don't want an e-book of this. Buy the physical copy and a highlighter. It's a bible for intelligent thought.

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by cs702 »

I have a great deal admiration for Munger. If you haven't read his essay, "A Lesson on Elementary, Worldly Wisdom As It Relates To Investment Management & Business," I highly recommend it. Y Combinator's old site has a copy:

https://old.ycombinator.com/munger.html

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by thegenius »

rvn1045 wrote: post #11
arkitaip wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've heard a lot of good things about it. What did you like about it?

Munger and Buffet both have a remarkable set of experiences. My understanding of reading about both of them (and the book) is that they have a deep understanding of human nature, which is really remarkable. If you read stuff from them through their share holder letters and such, you'll find that they've been saying the same things for literally decades. Which means that they've figured out the core of human nature, f…

i've probably watched every youtube interview, speech of both of them, and read most of the important articles and books (superinvestors graham doddsville, snowball, shareholders letters, on and on). this is a great summary of what i've gleaned from their wisdom as well. i couldn't say it any better

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by Animats »

kenjackson wrote: post #4

I never realized that UCSB had become a haven for physicists. I once conjectured that I thought UCSB and UCSD would soon become hotbeds for scientific research, in part because of their great physical weather and beauty. And I think it is playing out for both institutions.

Amazingly enough, UCSB has a strong physics department. Shuji Nakamura there just won the Nobel Prize for inventing the blue LED.

UCSB does look like the Hollywood version of college. It's right on the ocean, there's an on campus surfing beach, and the students are very fit.

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by nether »

Animats wrote: post #15
kenjackson wrote: post #4

I never realized that UCSB had become a haven for physicists. I once conjectured that I thought UCSB and UCSD would soon become hotbeds for scientific research, in part because of their great physical weather and beauty. And I think it is playing out for both institutions.

Amazingly enough, UCSB has a strong physics department. Shuji Nakamura there just won the Nobel Prize for inventing the blue LED. UCSB does look like the Hollywood version of college. It's right on the ocean, there's an on campus surfing beach, and the students are very fit.

Definitely one of the lesser Nobels though, given that it was awarded for an achievement in engineering, not physics.

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by jeremyis »

rglover wrote: post #12
jeremyis wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Doesn't look like either it or the Peter Bevelin book mentioned above are available on e-book :/

You don't want an e-book of this. Buy the physical copy and a highlighter. It's a bible for intelligent thought.

Not sure if I follow. I like to read everything on e-book - one reason being that I tend to highlight a lot, and it's nice getting a summary of the highlights.

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by brandonl222 »

Animats wrote: post #15
kenjackson wrote: post #4

I never realized that UCSB had become a haven for physicists. I once conjectured that I thought UCSB and UCSD would soon become hotbeds for scientific research, in part because of their great physical weather and beauty. And I think it is playing out for both institutions.

Amazingly enough, UCSB has a strong physics department. Shuji Nakamura there just won the Nobel Prize for inventing the blue LED. UCSB does look like the Hollywood version of college. It's right on the ocean, there's an on campus surfing beach, and the students are very fit.

You forgot its top party school status... UCSB was an all around awesome college experience.

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by ebildsten »

Animats wrote: post #15
kenjackson wrote: post #4

I never realized that UCSB had become a haven for physicists. I once conjectured that I thought UCSB and UCSD would soon become hotbeds for scientific research, in part because of their great physical weather and beauty. And I think it is playing out for both institutions.

Amazingly enough, UCSB has a strong physics department. Shuji Nakamura there just won the Nobel Prize for inventing the blue LED. UCSB does look like the Hollywood version of college. It's right on the ocean, there's an on campus surfing beach, and the students are very fit.

UCSB has 3 Physics Nobel prizes, and 6 total laureates

http://www.ucsb.edu/nobel/

Re: Charlie Munger Donates $65M for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara

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Post by scw »

kqr2 wrote: post #6
kartman wrote: post #2

A bit off topic, but Poor Charlie's Almanac by Munger is a great book.

Also recommend Seeking Wisdom From Darwin to Munger : https://www.poorcharliesalmanack.com/seeking_wisdom.php

Came to recommend the same. The great thing is the book isn't built around a 'one neat trick' approach that so much financial literature takes, but instead tries to aid in building up useful mental models -- that just happen to be applicable to financial problems.
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