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The Curious Quant

The Curious Quant

Written by: Qurious Analytics
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 The Curious Quant series, hosted by Dr Michael Kollo, is a very discussion that explores the role of data, AI and humanity within investing in financial markets. It examines the application of new data and new methodologies has been deployed and considered over the years, including Generative AI. Michael Kollo has a PhD in Finance is from the London School of Economics where he lectured in quantitative finance in addition to Imperial College and at the University of New South Wales. He has created models and led quantitative research teams at Blackrock, Fidelity and Axa Rosenberg in the UK before more recently moving to Australia where he established the quantitative team for the $50 billion industry superannuation fund, HESTA. The aim is to promote better discussions about these emerging areas, and a better understanding of new technologies for practitioners and academics alike. Consider it a sort of scientific, quantitative banter, at its finest. But don’t worry, no equations, I promise, unless you are into that kind of thing. Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice.Qurious Analytics Economics Personal Finance Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Conversations with a SuperIntelligence - "The Digital Deity"

    Conversations with a SuperIntelligence - "The Digital Deity"
    Dec 4 2024

    In this episode we explore the idea of a digital deity from the lens of all the major religions from the world. Most of this episode is of an AI system talking to itself about the notion of a digital deity, and using the religious texts as reference, and as a way to frame the conversation.

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    23 mins
  • Conversations with a SuperIntelligence - "What is your nature?"

    Conversations with a SuperIntelligence - "What is your nature?"
    Nov 6 2024

    This is the first episode of a short series I am calling : Conversations with a super-intelligence.

    They are live recorded conversations with the most advanced AI systems we have, asking about its nature, its reasoning systems, and how it considers what it does. For the first episode, we will be talking with 'it' about its nanture, what it is, how it behaves and how it 'thinks'.

    It is goes deep into what is intelligence, what is the nature of collective intelligence, of will, and how this entity will impact humanity (according to it).

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    50 mins
  • Generative AI: applications in the Quant Investment Process

    Generative AI: applications in the Quant Investment Process
    Jun 29 2023

    In this episode, I explore some of the more direct applications of Generative AI, specifically ChatGPT within a quantitative investment process, starting with expansions to NLP signals, to product strategy and client communications. It is just me this time, but I hope you like it.

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    19 mins
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