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Why Are Macroeconomics Useless · Naval

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The Ultimate Foundations Are Math and Logic

If you understand mathematics and logic, you have the basis for understanding everything else. - The ultimate foundations are math and logic: 0:00 - It’s better to read a great book slowly than to fly through a hundred books quickly: 1:22 - Learn persuasion and programming: 2:08 Full show notes and transcript: http://startupboy.com/2019/04/05/math-logic

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  1. Why Are Macroeconomics Useless at 0:00

    It is too easy to make things up in macroeconomics without any ability to prove their validity. Full answer

  2. Why Are Mathematics So Important for the Success of Our Society at 1:00

    If you understand math and logic, you have the basis for understanding the scientific method, which means you can derive knowledge and learn anyone knew. Full answer

  3. Why Is It Better to Read One Book Slow Than to Read Ten Books Fast at 1:25

    To get good at something, you have to practice, and by reading slow you can really grasp the meaning of the context and attain understanding, as opposed to… Full answer

  4. What Do You Need to Know to Become a Life-learner at 2:02

    Reading, writing, arithmetic, persuasion skills, and a deep understanding of a complex subject will get you a good understanding of the world. Full answer

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