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Jim Simons (full length interview) - Numberphile

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What it is

The full-length Numberphile interview with mathematician and hedge fund founder Jim Simons. He discusses his path from mathematics and codebreaking to founding Renaissance Technologies, his use of algorithms in markets, and his philanthropy.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as the best readily available interview with Simons, notable for his emphasis on luck and a humble approach to success.

  • 11 people recommended it
  • 13 different months
  • 3 strong recommendations
  • first 2015, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “This interview with Jim Simons is fantastic”

    Fantastic interview with Jim Simons.

    dogruck, 2017-08 · Strong recommendation · in “Renaissance’s Medallion hiked investment caps 50 percent after Trump’s election”

  2. “the full length one is very good. it gives an understanding as to why simons has been so successful.”

    Full-length interview explains why Simons has been so successful.

    nikofeyn, 2019-11 · Strong recommendation · in “Renaissance Technologies”

  3. “in the Numberphile interview, which is excellent, he really emphasized the notion of luck in success.”

    Excellent interview emphasizing luck in success and a humble approach.

    bmitc, 2024-05 · Strong recommendation · in “Jim Simons has died”

  4. “there is a longer interview that goes into most of the same topics as well as several others here”

    Longer interview covering most of the same topics and more.

    adenadel, 2015-09 · Recommendation · in “A rare interview with the mathematician who cracked Wall Street”

  5. “Here is an interview with James Simmons, the founder of Renaissance, fascinating guy.”

    Interview with Renaissance's founder.

    andrewtbham, 2015-10 · Recommendation · in “How a reclusive computer programmer became a GOP money powerhouse”

  6. “Excellent interview with Numberphile here”

    Excellent interview with Simons.

    xviia, 2016-05 · Recommendation · in “Mathematicians Bridge Finite-Infinite Divide”

  7. “For anyone interested in a great story about a world class mathematician who built a company that has used algorithms to beat the market”

    Story of a mathematician beating the market with algorithms.

    melling, 2019-09 · Recommendation · in “Day Trading for a Living?”

  8. “It's worth taking a look at the Numberphile interview with Simons”

    Simons says they mostly use ML and simple techniques, plus market impact math.

    leto_ii, 2020-01 · Recommendation · in “Medallion Fund “Stretches Explanation to the Limit,” Professor Claims”

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Topics: jim simons, renaissance technologies, numberphile, hedge funds, mathematics

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