Storytelling in Markets

Ben reflects on his journey from political science to understanding market narratives, emphasizing the enduring role of storytelling in shaping public opinion and market behavior. He discusses the evolution from traditional methods, like using microfiche, to today's big data and natural language processing, highlighting how this shift enhances our ability to analyze and infer meaning from vast amounts of text. The insights gained from decades of research reveal the power and limitations of inference in both historical and contemporary contexts.