A free public library for the study of financial and business history to improve understanding, one mistake at a time.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined April 2018
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Recent interview with #RussellNapier keeper of @EdinburghLoM - probably his most accessible discussion that I have heard and is highly recommended - topics include $gold investment as means to mitigate the impacts of #financialrepression youtube.com/watch?v=hF9tWw1g…
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Tickets are now live for the Weekend of AI at the Library of Mistakes, running from 30 October to 1 November. Have a look at the extensive agenda and book your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-o…
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We're excited to welcome Emily Holmes to the Library of Mistakes as our new Librarian! Discover what's already caught Emily's eye on the Library of Mistakes bookshelves, her initial plans – and why she knows her way around an ice cream scoop. spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-m…
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“It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” — Upton Sinclair. I came across this quote for the first time in Russell Napier’s (@EdinburghLoM ) The Asian Financial Crisis, a remarkable book. Indeed, a very powerful observation—and one that is relevant not just to markets, but to so many things in life. #investing #valuation
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Our latest podcast ep explores Mistakes On Maps, an Edinburgh Fringe show that takes place at the Library throughout much of August. Hear from creator Thomas Paper & discover how he came up with this tremendously entertaining and thought-provoking show. spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-m…
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New podcast episode! Former Cazenove & Co CEO Robert Pickering (author of Blue Blood) reveals what happened in 2000 when the firm decided to abandon its traditional partnership structure, ultimately moving towards a full takeover by J. P. Morgan. spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-b…
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The @EdinburghLoM (Library of Mistakes) has a new presentation on YouTube from Costa Vayenas about his book "The Swiss Franc, from 1798 to 2055." 🤓
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