Jim Simons: A Short Story of My Life and Mathematics (2022)

Watch mathematician, hedge fund manager and philanthropist Jim Simons give a short story of his life and mathematics. This talk was held at an event during the 2022 Abel Prize week, where multiple Abel Laureates as well as other high profile mathematicians spoke to young mathematicians.

[podcast]

Rest in peace Jim Simons, thank you for your contributions to science and mathematics

[rodsalc]

Such a bummer no one asked any question. Such a wasted opportunity given his vast knowledge on many fields!

[jonassteinberg]

I'm extremely impressed with how well he knew his audience -- he kept things very down to earth and never got caught up in his accolades and yet articulated them all -- wow!

[andreasklippinge]

at 11:30, the physicist full name is Edward Witten and are one of the godfathers of string theory - also considered to be one of the greatest minds of this generation. pretty cool to have a guy like that reading your paper and thinking your thesis could apply to his work.

also - thanks for this. Love Jim and really impressed with what he's accomplished.

[solomonkane]

One of the RICHEST most INTELLIGENT men in the world in front of you and no one has questions?! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[jonassteinberg]

a humble exposition of an absolutely bonkers life story. impressive and touching!

[bgill]

Jim is an amazing man, thanks for this.

[jones]

Make sure you watch other interviews with Jim. He is an unpretentious and plainspoken delight. So many people put on airs and talk in fancy ways to try to seem impressive. Few were as smart or as rich as Jim. Think about that. Thanks.

[hassanazad]

Absolutely wonderful. It is very common these days for a mathematician to be asked to relate his mathematics to the 'real' world. Simons story is the perfect answer to that.

[RYN]

Remarkable man. I love his down to earth demeanor.

[권권관순]

Wonderful story in a candid manner. Felt his intelligent power. Thanks.

[kieranjohnston]

I don’t know anything about math but I recognise humility when I see it. This man is an expert.

[mattmiller]

Would love to sit and chat with Jim. Has done such amazing things for the field of mathematics.

[helioliskfire]

His style has something of the aesthetic of math. Understated. Here he seems to be understating his achievements. On my part, to great effect.

[firechrist]

NO questions? are you serious!! the worlds best hedge fund manager ever.

[haoli]

inspring! Thanks Simon and Marilyn for supporting science research!

[NVSTx]

This man is brilliant, the knowledge that is needed to even understand what he says is insane, we’ve tried to break it down in our video, hopefully it will give you a better view of how you can learn and do exactly like Jim

[sunofgod]

Amazing these young people had no questions for this amazing man. I have a million questions I would like to ask him. The talk bored them and went totally over their heads with the focus on math rather than money. What a missed opportunity.

[imid-ltd]

Thank you for your brave share Jim. I too was able to identify flaws from within the context of my work, and it's a good thing we live in a Country where we are protected from our own disclosures.

[placebo]

Such a delight to hear your amazing career story, sir. Kudos for everything you have achieved, you are a true value producer.