I’m pleased to present our 4th episode which involves a conversation with David Disalvo. Enjoy!

Interviewee Background:

David DiSalvo is a science communication and media specialist who has written about science, technology and culture for Scientific American Mind, Psychology Today, Forbes, T… Read full post »

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How economists have misunderstood inequality: An interview with James Galbraith – via The Washington Post – Yet there’s still plenty about economic inequality that’s not well understood. What’s actually driving the gap between the r/… Read full post »

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I’m happy to announce the second episode of our show. Today we talk about Wealth Inequality in America with Professor Dan Ariely and (the related concept of) Last Place Aversion with Professor Mike Norton.

Episode 2: Professor Dan Ariely on Wealth Inequality in America

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Activist letter to Warren Buffett & BRK Board……shocking!

Letter to Berkshire Board

APRIL FOOLS! This letter is for entertainment purposes only and is not an actual expression of dissatisfaction with the performance of Berkshire Hathaway.

Note to my fantastic readers and friends,

Thank you for your valuable feedback and support. I’m looking forward to releasing the next interview (on April 17th). Our guest will be Dan Ariely and the discussion will center on inequality.

Best,

Miguel Barbosa

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I’m happy to announce the first episode of our online talk show. Today we talk about the limits of multitasking with my friend Daniel Simons Co-Author of The Invisible Gorilla & Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us. Please leave me your feedback so I can improve the quality o… Read full post »

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Reader Help Needed: I’ve been working with a few guys to help usher in a new era of financial services and address the wants / needs of people aged 22-40. Would you mind taking the following survey? It shouldn’t take more than 3-5 mins. Please give me a… Read full post »

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Update: My friend Bud Labitan recently released a book on Value Investing & Moats  Detailing Berkshire Hathaway’s Investments & Subsidiaries.

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I came across a Stanford e-class on Mental Models. It looks fantastic and it’s free. Below is the introduction and a background on Scott Page the Professor (think Santa Fe Institute). Pay particular attention if you’re a fan of Charlie Munger, Michael Mauboussin, James Montier… Read full post »

1. A big thanks to everyone for the podcast support and donations.

2. Quick thanks to Peter for helping me get started on the weekly round-up after deleting last weeks post.

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Dear Readers,

Thank you so much for your donations. I am incredibly lucky to have such wonderful friends and readers.

Schedule & Details:

1. I will purchase the podcasting equipment asap and our expected podcast launch date is March 17th 2012. I will notify you if the date changes.

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Dear Readers,

Yesterday I mentioned that I had some good news regarding our podcast. Well the latest update is that we have 3 confirmed speakers they are as follows:

1. Dan Ariely- Author of Predictably Irrational & The Upside of Rationality

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Hi Readers,

I have some very bad news. After spending 6 hours on this week’s roundup I stupidly deleted the post. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time to start again so I will have to double up next weeks roundup.   Again, my sincere apologies and thanks for your patience.

Miguel

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