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The History of Compounding & Compound Interest


Episode 97


In this episode of Saturday Morning Muse, Andy explores the concept of compound interest, discussing its historical significance and mathematical foundations. He introduces Benjamin Franklin's experiment with compounding, the contributions of mathematicians like Edmund Halley and Leonhard Euler, and the implications of compounding in both wealth creation and destruction, illustrated by the Tulip Mania and government debt crises. The episode emphasizes the importance of patience and long-term thinking in financial growth.


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