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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 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




Yes... some bias may have crept into this article. Never attribute to malice...


This is basically an ad hominem attack.


Allow 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.




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