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> Most rational people.. one of the finest thinkers in the world.. Is this advice coming from a professor/scientist/philosopher? No, they are the investors who
by the_greyd 8y ago
> Most rational people.. one of the finest thinkers in the world..
Is this advice coming from a professor/scientist/philosopher? No, they are the investors who make the most money. In a neo-liberal society, the richest people get the intellectual authority to tell us how to make intelligent decisions. Incredible! /s
- hashkb 8y agoYes... some bias may have crept into this article. Never attribute to malice...
- d0lph 8y agoThis is basically an ad hominem attack.
- the_greyd 8y agoAllow me to change your view. What irks me are sentences like these > The great investor and teacher Benjamin Graham.. > Smart people like Charlie Munger.. > Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the finest thinkers in the world.. There is no mention in the article as to why I should believe they are as smart as the author believes them to be. (Hint: They made a lot of money and their advice seems rational, so they should be smart?). No doubt they are great investors (they made a lot of money), and I would follow their advice in money matters. But I question their credibility as extraordinary thinkers. Notice how this type of content is marketed and perceived. Specifically, any advice by investors/CEO/Entrepreneur (or other individuals whose primary experience has been in making money/increasing market value) being touted as general success mantras (including in your personal life). Principles by Ray Dalio being a recent example. And as I mentioned, I believe this is a product of the neo-liberal ideology that has taken over our society.