The Quants: How a New Breed of Math Whizzes Conquered Wall Street and Nearly Destroyed It

“Beware of geeks bearing formulas.”
--Warren Buffett

In March of 2006, the world’s richest men sipped champagne in an opulent New York hotel. They were preparing to compete in a poker tournament with …

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