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Library of Mistakes

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A free public library in Edinburgh for the study of financial and business history. Our aim is to improve understanding, one mistake at a time. www.libraryofmistakes.com

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're excited to welcome Emily Holmes to the Library of Mistakes as our new Librarian! Discover what's already caught Emily's eye on the Library of Mistakes bookshelves, her initial plans – and why she knows her way around an ice cream scoop. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6...

EP 66 Meet our new Librarian! (with Emily Holmes) Shelf Life #18 - The Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

New podcast episode! www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6...

EP 65: What Does Shareholder Wealth Creation Tell Investors? (with Sandy Nairn & Michael O'Connell) - The Library of Mistakes

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New podcast episode! Manoj Pradhan and Charles Goodhart join Russell Napier to discuss their new book, The Unanchored Central Banker. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6...

EP 64: The Unanchored Central Banker (with Manoj Pradhan and Charles Goodhart) - The Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Join us on 19 August at the Library as Eoin McLaughlin discusses his new book! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

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Book launch event - Eoin McLaughlin - The Inclusive Wealth of Nations

Eoin will join us to discuss his new book - The Inclusive Wealth of Nations

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Our latest podcast ep explores Mistakes On Maps, an Edinburgh Fringe show that takes place at the Library of Mistakes throughout much of August. Hear from creator Thomas Paper & discover how he came up with this tremendously entertaining and thought-provoking show. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6...

EP 62: Mistakes On Maps (with Tom Paper) Shelf Life #17 - The Library of Mistakes

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Our new podcast episode, recorded live at the Library of Mistakes, debates the question: 'Kaboom! Does history shows that current market valuations for AI are nuts?' www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6...

EP 62: Kaboom! Does history show that market valuations for AI are nuts? - The Library of Mistakes

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our latest podcast episode sees financial crime expert Anja Shortland lift the lid on ransomware! www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6...

EP 61: We Know You Can Pay a Million (with Anja Shortland) Shelf Life #16

We have a real treat for you this time as we speak to financial crime expert Anja Shortland. After books on art theft and kidnapping, Anja has now turned her at

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New podcast episode! Former Cazenove & Co CEO Robert Pickering (author of Blue Blood) reveals what happened in 2000 when the firm decided to abandon its traditional partnership structure, ultimately moving towards a full takeover by J. P. Morgan. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6...

EP 60: Blue Blood (with Robert Pickering) - The Library of Mistakes

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New podcast episode. Discover how to get rich – the American Way! www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 59: How to Get Rich the American Way (with Joseph S. Moore)

There are plenty of books suggesting ways in which wealthy people can invest their money, but very few for people who lack the investment funds in the first pla

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

New podcast! Hear all about the new Library of Mistakes (French-Canadian style) in Montreal... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

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EP 58: Observatoire des Erreurs (with François Boutin-Dufresne) Shelf Life #15

Podcast Episode · The Library of Mistakes · 18 May · 31min

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

*New podcast episode* Don' miss this special episode in which the talented young women of Future Asset take over the Library of Mistakes podcast! Presented by Grace London. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 57: The Future Asset Takeover! (with Grace London) Shelf Life #14 - The Library of Mistakes

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Fay Young @fayyoung.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

“The inability to talk plainly and respond sensibly to the energy crisis is a big problem” Stephen Bush makes plain unpopular sense - like economists at recent @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social #WeekendofMistakes Government has to protect the poor but tell rest of us energy *will* cost more

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The UK is turning the energy crisis into a political mess

Castigating companies for ‘profiteering’ is nonsensical and unhelpful rhetoric

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

New podcast episode featuring leading financial historian Barry Eichengreen! www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 56: Money Beyond Borders (with Barry Eichengreen)

Welcome to a very special episode of the podcast, as we hear from eminent economic historian and prolific author Barry Eichengreen. Barry is the man who inspire

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

New podcast episode! Join Russell Napier and Costa Vayenas as they explore a currency with a cult following – the Swiss Franc. Costa is author of The Swiss Franc, from 1798 to 2055 – and yes, that's not a typo. Dive in to find out more... www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 55: The Swiss Franc, 1798 to 2055 (with Costa Vayenas) - The Library of Mistakes

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Fay Young @fayyoung.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Glimpse of highly enlightening #WeekendOfMistakes, I saw how Mafia shaped New York gay nightlife 60s-80s; future of entertainment (good case for LIVE not AI); True cost of Putin’s war (Trump’s still rocketing). And very much more on energy, Iran, mental health…Thanks @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social

Weekend of Mistakes sign in Hay Castle, Hay on Wye

Ray Perman (right) in place for History of Debtors’ Prisons with Theodora Zamek in the chair and Prof Paul Cartledge
A Saturday morning session in the Weekend of Mistakes at Hay Castle

The Future of Entertainment session with the panel in energetic discussion about media, AI, copyright protection and surprisingly upbeat about steady, growing need for Live entertainment - music, football, theatre…
Speakers from the left are Charlotte Henry, Mark Oliver, Luke Johnson and chair Ed Richards

A glimpse of quirky Hay on Wye - narrow cobbled streets, stone buildings, blue sky and a cheery shop sign ‘Hay Ewe’ written in orange inside a fleecy white sheep.

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Listen to our report from The Weekend of Mistakes in Hay-on-Wye. Topics covered by leading economic thinkers included football finance, the water industry, a guide for countries hoping to avoid going bust, and the mafia's unlikely role in shaping queer nightlife! www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 54: The Weekend Of Mistakes (with Leila Johnston) - The Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

New podcast episode! Listen in as Russell Napier discusses his Practical History of Financial Markets. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 53: A Practical History of Financial Markets (with Russell Napier) - The Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Calling all students with curious minds! Come and join us in the Library of Mistakes – our financial history centre in the heart of Edinburgh. It's all happening tomorrow! All welcome – please RSVP.

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Robbie Mochrie @economyofhope.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

At the @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social for #SmithonCapitalism with Alison Payne of @enlightenscot.bsky.social leading off on the challenges of the care economy - and Theresa May’s failure o reform this in 2017. Then back to Smith and the distribution of economic activity.

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Robbie Mochrie @economyofhope.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social Smith on Wealth discussion. Morality to the fore. Care and nature as the basis for sustainability investing. The challenges of passive and index funds as well as prediction markets. But still grounds for hope. robbiemochrie.substack.com/p/looking-fo...

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Looking for hope as the world burns

Library of Mistakes - Smith on Wealth - and the social role of investment

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Robbie Mochrie @economyofhope.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

David Clarke introducing the panel for the @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social “Smith on Wealth” discussion. Then Andrew Milligan going straight back to Smith - and his successors.

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Robbie Mochrie @economyofhope.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

At the @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social. 9th March - exactly 250 years after the publication of "The Wealth of Nations". A conversation about inequality - important to Smith, important today. @neilmcinroy.bsky.social of EDAS and the Democracy Collective making his point enthusiastically;

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Our Keeper, Russell Napier, took a wander back in time yesterday when he visited the Bourse in Bruges. The 13th century building, originally established as a hostelry, developed into the world's first stock exchange. Read more about in The Brussels Times. www.brusselstimes.com/59675/how-be...

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How Belgium created and almost lost the world’s first stock exchange

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Coming to the Library on 29 April!

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Last chance to get your place at our acclaimed in-person Practical History of Financial Markets course AT 2025 PRICES. Book this week! mailchi.mp/sifeco/what-...

Hurry to save money on our renowned in-person course

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

New podcast episode! Join Robbie Mochrie as he discusses The Smith Conversations – a series of events he has organised to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 52: Shelf Life #11 The Smith Conversations

In this episode, Robbie Mochrie catches up with Leila Johnston and Fraser Allen to discuss a series of events he has organised to celebrate the 250-year anniver

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

New podcast episode! Join Robbie Mochrie as he discusses The Smith Conversations – a series of events he has organised to celebrate the 250-year anniversary of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 52: Shelf Life #11 The Smith Conversations

In this episode, Robbie Mochrie catches up with Leila Johnston and Fraser Allen to discuss a series of events he has organised to celebrate the 250-year anniver

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

**New podcast episode** Listen in to Tom Levitt, former MP and the author of The Business of History, in an entertaining discussion with Russell Napier about famous names such as WH Smith, Boots and Cadbury and what we can learn from Britain's business heritage. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5...

EP 51: The Business of History (with Tom Levitt) - The Library of Mistakes

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We've reached a big milestone of 5,000 titles in our catalogue with this year's 'The World Ahead' from @theeconomistnews.bsky.social. Our collection has grown from 2,300 when we first opened in March 2014 and we've upgraded to a more user-friendly catalogue - the link is lnkd.in/egQiaKiv 1/2

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

**New Podcast Episode** Hear economist @georgeselgin.bsky.social discuss his book ‘Good Money’. George’s colourful and impeccably researched tales into what served as money more than two hundred years ago remain every bit as insightful today. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 49: Good Money (with George Selgin) - The Library of Mistakes

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

If you can make it to Edinburgh this Wednesday, do join us for a mince pie and some mulled wine at the Library of Mistakes for our Christmas movie. This year we have a true classic of the genre, the wonderful Trading Places. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Come and join us this Wednesday for a mince pie and some mulled wine at your Library of Mistakes for our Christmas movie. This year we have a true classic of the genre, the wonderful Trading Places. |...

Come and join us this Wednesday for a mince pie and some mulled wine at your Library of Mistakes for our Christmas movie. This year we have a true classic of the genre, the wonderful Trading Places.

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

There's a shiny new podcast episode from our Shelf Life thread out today, featuring Jonathan Ford and Neil Collins from the Long Time in Finance podcast, plus some festive vibes! @grepsul.bsky.social www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 48: Shelf Life #9 (with Jonathan Ford & Neil Collins) - The Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

**New podcast episode** Join Russell Napier in discussion with author Perry Mehrling about the extraordinary life of Charles P. Kindleberger – central banker, US Department of State representative, academic and author of Manias, Panics And Crashes. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 47: Money and Empire (with Perry Mehrling) - The Library of Mistakes

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Recommended listening: Neil Collins and Jonathan Ford of A Long Time In Finance explore the life, legacy and deals of great pension purloiner (and father of Ghislaine) Robert Maxwell with his biographer, John Preston. @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

Robert Maxwell wearing a white tuxedo and black bow-tie with his daughter Ghislaine in a strapless dress in about 1987

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

New podcast episode, with Jen Mair of Future Asset! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

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EP 46: Shelf Life #8 (with Jen Mair)

Podcast Episode · The Library of Mistakes · 31/10/2025 · 44m

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Robbie Mochrie @economyofhope.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Lovely, learned discussion of the New Deal, Roosevelt and Keynes from @georgeselgin.bsky.social at the @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social. Agree that Keynes should be the hero of his book, "False Dawn", and with almost everything that he said. substack.com/profile/1139...

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It's taken me until the weekend to catch up on the thoughtful, deeply reflective talk which @George Selgin, formerly of the Cato Institute, gave at the Library of Mistakes in Edinburgh on the recovery...

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

New podcast episode – meet our Errorist In Residence Robbie Mochrie! www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 45: Shelf Life #7 (with Errorist In Residence Robbie Mochrie) - The Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

New podcast episode! Morton Schapiro and Gary Saul Morson discuss their book Cents and Sensibility with Russell Napier. Join us for an entertaining and thought-provoking conversation about what economists can learn from the humanities. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep44...

EP44: Cents and Sensibility (with Saul Morson & Morton Schapiro) - The Library of Mistakes

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Excellent question from Mike Nevin, author of ‘The Golden Guinea’ at my Fred “The Shred” Goodwin live podcast with Jonathan Ford and Neil Collins of ‘A Long Time in Finance’ at @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social

Jonathan Ford, Neil Collins, Ian Fraser, Shredded, ALTIF live podcast Edinburgh Finance Festival

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Looking forward to doing this live podcast at @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social with Jonathan Ford & Neil Collins of ‘A Long Time in Finance’. We’ll be discussing Fred Goodwin and the RBS/NatWest collapse, on the back of James Graham’s ‘Make It Happen’. 6.30-8pm, Thurs 25 Sept. Tickets available below

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Jonathan Ford, Neil Collins and Ian Fraser on a long time in finance

The hugely popular podcast A long time in finance is coming under the umbrella of the Library of Mistakes.

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

New podcast episode! This time we're talking financial inclusivity with Iona Bain, resident money expert on BBC's Good Morning Live, Michael Gilmore of the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards, and David Clarke of Didasko & the Library of Mistakes. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 43: Shelf Life #6 (with Iona Bain & Michael Gilmore) - Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

New podcast episode! www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 42: The CEO (with Michael Aldous & John Turner) - Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Fraser Allen & Leila Johnston are back with a new episode. Fraser interviews Boris Zhilin, who has established a Library of Mistakes in Lausanne, while Leila asks Helen Williams for summer reading recommendations, and CEO David Clarke updates us on upcoming events. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 41: Shelf Life #5 (with Boris Zhilin) - Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

New podcast episode! Join Emma Horgan and Russell Napier as they discuss the Irish Bank Strike of 1966. What can this extraordinary episode teach us about economics, human resilience – and how we might be able to cope in the event of a huge fintech failure? www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4...

EP 40: The Irish Bank Strike (with Emma Horgan) - Library of Mistakes

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We post infrequently here. For regular (and longer) posts, please follow us on LinkedIn or sign up to our mailing list on the Visit page at www.libraryofmistakes.com

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The Library of Mistakes - Financial Library in Edinburgh's New Town

A free public library in Edinburgh focused on the world's business & financial history. Find out more and sign up to get event updates & arrange a visit.

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We're delighted to see our sister venture Future Asset (all part of the Didasko charity) get a well-deserved splash in @tes magazine. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

How Scottish schools are opening up financial careers to girls

Many girls simply don’t see themselves represented in the financial industry, say these teachers of business management and administration

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

A new podcast episode is out! This time we join author & journalist Ray Perman on the streets of Edinburgh to explore the Library of Mistakes walking tour – Money Talks, Money Walks. Discover lots of delightful financial history nuggets! open.spotify.com/episode/3eBq...

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EP 39: Shelf Life #4 (with Ray Perman)

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Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

New podcast: Meltdown – Scandal, Sleaze & The Collapse of Credit Suisse... Russell Napier & Duncan Mavin (@dmavin.bsky.social) explore how a rotten corporate culture dating back to WWII led to the reputational disasters that eventually brought the Swiss bank down. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

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EP 38: Meltdown – Scandal, Sleaze And The Collapse of Credit Suisse (with Duncan Mavin)

Podcast Episode · Library of Mistakes · 13/05/2025 · 52m

Library of Mistakes @libraryofmistakes.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

New podcast! Fraser Allen and @whosthesuit.com hear from the brilliant behavioural finance expert Herman Brodie, discover the colourful back story of Didasko CEO David Clarke, and find out more about the library itself with Lauren Hotson and Helen Williams. www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3...

EP 37: Shelf Life #3 - Library of Mistakes