The Rationalists
Probability, first principles, and risk management.
Key Figures
7 figures in this collection
Charlie Munger
The Rational Polymath. Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Master of mental models, rational analysis, and multi-disciplinary thinking applied to investing.
Benjamin Franklin
The American Founder. Polymath, inventor, diplomat, and statesman. Master of self-improvement, leverage through writing, and applied rationalism to civic life.
Richard Feynman
The Physics Master. Nobel laureate. Master of first principles reasoning, intellectual honesty, and explaining complexity with radical simplicity.
Charles Darwin
The Evolution Master. Author of Origin of Species. Master of patient observation, evidence-based reasoning, and explaining complexity through simple mechanisms.
Thomas Sowell
The Economics Realist. Master of applied economics to social problems. Rational critique of utopian thinking and advocate for evidence-based policy over ideology.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Antifragility Architect. Author of The Black Swan. Master of understanding randomness, tail risk, and building systems that benefit from volatility and chaos.
Shane Parrish
The Decision Engineer. Founder of Farnam Street. Master of mental models, decision-making frameworks, and applied learning from multidisciplinary sources.