The Mathematician Who Cracked Wall Street

Discover how mathematician and cryptographer Jim Simons applied complex mathematical concepts to revolutionize the world of finance in this 23-minute TED talk. Explore Simons' journey from breaking codes to breaking financial markets, resulting in billions in profits. Learn about his transition to philanthropy, supporting math education and scientific research. Gain insights into topics such as algebraic topology, predictive analytics, and the hedge fund industry. Delve into Simons' perspectives on the effectiveness of mathematics in various fields and his efforts to support the next generation of math teachers and scholars. Understand the impact of his work on Wall Street and his contributions to mathematical and scientific advancements.

Intro
The National Security Agency
Who is this man
The unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics
Euler characteristic
Algebraic topology
Renaissance
Does it work
How did Simons stay ahead
Simons Renaissance
Predictive analytics
Hedge fund industry
High fees
Simons philanthropy
Math for America
Origins of Life
Where did we come from