Weekend readings - 24 Dec, 2021 : Edition 72

A compilation of few interesting, multi-disciplinary links from the internet

[Markets never sleep but it is always important to take some time to appreciate friends, family and, loved ones alike. To those celebrating, I hope you have a wonderful holiday period and enjoy the extended break!]

[Next edition of the AKG weekend readings will be published on 7th Jan, 2022. In the meanwhile expect some year-end posts of the best of 2021 articles, podcasts, videos and my recommendations over the next few days]

“Each age has its peculiar folly, some scheme, project or phantasy into which it is plunged, spurred on either by the love of gain, the necessity of excitement, or the mere force of imitation…. Money has often been a cause of the delusion of multitudes. Sober nations have all at once become desperate gamblers and risked almost their existence upon the turn of a piece of paper…. Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly and one by one.” —Charles MacKay

Section 1 - Investing & Personal Finance

There is more to investing than just risk and return

The new fear & greed by Joshua Brown

I have a few questions by Morgan Housel

Section 2 - Economic Trends & Themes

Comparing Bitcoin to Ponzi schemes is unfair to Ponzi Schemes - by Robert McCauley

Water is emerging as an asset class

Uranium is another asset class to own

Section 3 - Personality study & Development

Why we should do hard things in life?

Section 4 - Business History & management

What accelerated India’s start-up ecosystem?

Section 5 - Reading & Entertainment

​Kashi: City of poets, holy men, clowns and courtesans

Every sportsperson is a Champion - by Gopichand

Why does Red Bull own a F1 team?

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Now watching : Aap ke aa jaane se [short film] based on ‘Dancing Uncle’

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That's it for me. Have a great weekend ahead!

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