Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p In today’s episode, Errol Morris, Academy Award-winning film director and author, joins us to talk about his recently released documentary called Tune Out the Noise. The documentary focuses on the revolution that's happened in the financial system, how the markets work, and why the advancements made are so vital. Errol is an acclaimed figure in film and literature, boasting an impressive array of accolades, notably securing an Oscar for his renowned documentary The Fog of War. His work spans various arenas, encompassing short films for prestigious events and many charitable and political organizations. In our conversation, we delve into the significance of storytelling in communicating complex subjects, the power of serendipity, the evolution of finance, and the enigmatic nature of truth. We discuss the necessity of storytelling, the unexpected occurrences that influenced finance, the importance of empirical data in understanding truth, the central story of Tune Out the Noise, and much more. He also provides insights into the amazing economists, many of whom are past guests, who helped shape the financial landscape. Discover how chance, humility, and the pursuit of truth intertwine in this captivating episode, where the intriguing art of storytelling converges with the complexities of the financial world. Tune in now! Rational Reminder listeners get exclusive first access to Tune Out the Noise, a documentary directed by Academy Award-winner Errol Morris until January 31. Tune Out The Noise Access URL: film.dimensional.com/podcast Access Code (available until Jan 31): RATIONAL Timestamps: 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:54 Errol is a fan of Rational Reminder 0:08:23 Errol describes the story he tells with his film Tune Out the Noise 0:12:04 The importance of the story to the average person 0:16:32 Key points in Errol's research where his views began to change 0:21:52 How Errol decided to make the film an "Errol Morris" film, rather than a commercial one 0:29:31 Whether or not Errol has skepticism when he hears that there is data suggesting that people can't beat the market 0:33:46 If there are other people not included in the film that are important to the story 0:42:31 What surprised Errol about the story once he fully understood it 0:49:46 The aspects of the story that are underappreciated by the end investors who benefit from it 0:55:20 How telling a story like this differs from stories like The Thin Blue Line or The Fog of War 1:04:29 How many interviews Errol has conducted over his career 1:08:42 What determines a "good" interview 1:11:37 How people can become better storytellers 1:12:54 Errol defines success in his life Links From Today’s Episode: Errol Morris — https://errolmorris.com Errol Morris Email — info@errolmorris.com Tune Out the Noise — https://www.austinfilm.org/films/test-screening-tune-out-the-noise/ The Fog of War — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317910/ The Thin Blue Line — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096257/ Believing Is Seeing — https://www.amazon.com/Believing-Seeing-Observations-Mysteries- Photography/dp/1594203016/ A Wilderness of Error — https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-Error-Trials-Jeffrey-MacDonald/ dp/B009GKGSEC/ Gates of Heaven — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077598 Dimensional Fund Advisors — https://www.dimensional.com/ The Art of Controversy — https://www.amazon.com/Art-Controversy-Arthur-Schopenhauer/dp/ 160459571X The Pigeon Tunnel — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28486633/ Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder- podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/ Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/