Our finds this month include short, helpful investing philosophies to keep in mind and on hand; a case for statistical literacy in civic life; the intriguing history of money as a means of trade; and ways to handle our behavioural biases.

We believe that clear communication of ideas and analysis contributes to sound decision-making.

We need to ask: what is the best way to deal with new information? Fortunately, there is a tool that can help us with this problem: Bayes’ Theorem.

Each month we share some of the interesting reads, views, and ideas that caught our attention. Some relate directly to investing; others challenge and enlighten us for different reasons.