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“In Greg's book, he greatly points out this perfect example. When I say apple, you might say pie. The probability that pie is going to be the next word following apple is significantly higher.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Jim's transition to trading
For: Individuals interested in the intersection of academia and finance
Key quote: “There's a quote in Greg's book from another mathematician at Cornell. We looked down on him when he did this.”
The host mentions 'Greg's book' to highlight the perception of Jim's shift from academia to trading within the mathematical community. It illustrates the skepticism and disdain that academics had towards those who pursued commercial interests over scholarly pursuits.