The book this episode covers
The Man Who Solved the Market
Gregory Zuckerman · Reading rank 82 · in 2 other episodes
David recommends the book to listeners who want the full story, noting he found the first part much stronger than the second.
Dedicated episode · Explicit praise
Books David recommends along the way
A Man for All Markets
Edward O. Thorp · Reading rank 14 · in 16 other episodes
David says he has bought this book for many people and considers Ed Thorp someone who mastered life across multiple domains.
Explicit praise
Also mentioned
Finding the Next Steve Jobs
Nolan Bushnell and Gene Stone · Reading rank 68 · in 11 other episodes
David uses the book's creative-arrogance line as a lens for Jim Simons.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Each note is a short paraphrase of why David brings the book up. Book pages show every piece of evidence and its review status. How ranking works