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What is money, and how have humans invented technologies to represent value, record obligations, and establish trust? Trace the evolution of money from ancient Mesopotamian accounting systems through coins, banking, paper currency, and cryptocurrencies, exploring how each innovation changed the way societies organize economic life.
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Can a computer discover patterns in financial markets and turn them into a profitable investment strategy? Develop and backtest trading algorithms, investigate market efficiency, and confront the pitfalls of overfitting, transaction costs, and confusing luck with skill.
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How can seniors at Pingry make sense of rapid advances in AI and what they might mean for their careers and future jobs? Explore the anxiety around a changing world, how to evaluate predictions about work, and how young people can prepare for an uncertain future.
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How can technology help not-for-profits pursue their missions? Explore possibilities in fundraising, operations, and the people they serve. A current example is Crypto for Charity, which converts crypto donations to cash for designated charities. Consider Pingry or another local nonprofit as a case study: identify a practical need and explore how technology could help.
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Mike Andrews P'28 · Independent ISP mentorship