Hiring Mentalists in High Schools: A Novel Approach to Teaching Visual Perception

While the concept of hiring mentalists in high schools to educate teenagers about visual perception might appear unconventional, it warrants serious consideration. Understanding perception is akin to mastering market dynamics; both heavily rely on interpreting signals and information.

Interpreting Signals and Information: The Role of Perception

Just as mentalists excel at reading people and creating illusions, traders must decipher market movements and sentiment. Teaching students about the nuances of perception can enhance critical thinking and analytical skills—qualities essential for success in finance and beyond. During my time at Oxford and Cambridge, I learned that discerning underlying patterns in chaotic data can lead to significant advantages, whether in financial markets or everyday decision-making.

Fostering Skepticism and Distinguishing Signal from Noise

Moreover, by fostering a deeper understanding of how easily our perceptions can be manipulated, youths can cultivate a skepticism that is invaluable in an age of information overload. It's about training the mind to distinguish between signal and noise, a skill that translates across various fields.

Investing in Intellectual Capital: High Returns with Unique Educational Approaches

Integrating mentalism into educational curricula could provide high returns on investment in intellectual capital. By developing these mental acuities, students are better positioned to navigate not only their futures but also the complexities of our increasingly data-driven world. Investing in such unique educational approaches could yield extraordinary results—just as in a well-structured portfolio, diversity often leads to higher risk-adjusted returns.

Robert Kehres: From Hedge Funds to Founding Ventures

My professional journey started with working at LIM Advisors, the longest continually operating hedge fund in Asia, where I honed my skills in quantitative trading. Subsequently, I became a hedge fund manager at Salisbury Capital, alongside co-founders Michael Gibson, Masanori Takaku, and Stephen Yuen. My entrepreneurial endeavors include founding Dynamify, a B2B enterprise FB SaaS platform, Yoho, a productivity SaaS platform, and Petronius Capital, an equity derivatives proprietary trading firm, as well as KOTH Gaming, a fantasy sports gambling digital casino.

Education Background

I hold a BA in Physics and Computer Science (First) from Cambridge and an MSc in Mathematics with Distinction from Oxford. These educational foundations have been instrumental in my career, providing the analytical skills necessary for success in various industries.