- Apple’s Dystopian iPad Video
When Steve Jobs spoke about the intersection of liberal arts and technology, he did not envision crushing symbols of art and culture.
- The Odyssey
Homer's epic poem tells the story of how Odysseus struggled to return home after the Trojan War. It is one of the greatest stories in history.
- Berkshire Hathaway’s 2024 Q&A Session
Warren Buffett answered over thirty questions in a five hour marathon session in the first annual meeting after Charlie Munger's death.
- In the Zone
Biohacking can be taken too far, but the intelligent use of modern technology has the potential to provide valuable insights about our health.
- The Dividend Signal
Mature technology companies are establishing regular quarterly dividends. Is this a positive or negative development for shareholders?
- Free Articles!
A list of fifteen recent articles including detailed coverage of Berkshire Hathaway's 2023 annual report and Warren Buffett's shareholder letter.
- Paid Subscriptions
The Rational Walk no longer offers paid subscriptions and all paywalls have been removed. This article explains the reasons behind the decision.
- Progressive is Firing on All Cylinders
Progressive resumed aggressive growth in the first quarter while reporting a strong combined ratio. The article briefly discusses GEICO's recent results.
- The Digest #197
Interest rates, Passive investing, Ben Graham as a young man, Daniel Kahneman, Ken Langone, Lawrence Cunningham, Reed Hastings, Steve Eisman
- Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting Questions
This article proposes five questions for Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 annual meeting on May 4. Warren Buffett is likely to answer fifty or more questions.
- The Iliad
Homer's epic poem has much to teach us about human nature if we first take the time to gain an understanding of Greek mythology.
- What I’ve Been Reading
This post is a list of books that I read in the first quarter of 2024, including The Diary of Anne Frank, Endurance, Crime and Punishment, and the Iliad.
- The Digest #196
Daniel Kahneman (1934 — 2024), Biglari Holdings, Classical education, Sports gambling, Ackman on Disney's proxy war, Lessons from Paul Graham, Dunbar's number
- Poor Charlie’s Almanack
Thoughts on the new edition with a focus on inconsistency avoidance, one of the psychological tendencies that can cause human misjudgment.
- The Digest #195
BHE Investor Conference, United States vs. Apple, Ajit Jain interview, Flaws in medical studies, Pursuing happiness, Mitsubishi Corporation, Robert Cialdini interview
