Has anyone read this book, and if so any thoughts?

pitmaster
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:44:19 +0000

This is essentially Generative AI for beginners.

You will learn prompt engineering at a basic level — for example:

Ernest P. Chan was once a well-regarded quantitative hedge fund manager, and I have read several of his earlier books. However, in the current era of AI agents, much of that material feels dated/useless.

His trajectory is telling: the hedge fund he founded 25 years ago reportedly manages around $50M AUM, which suggests limited success on that front. He appears to have transitioned to a primarily educational role and make money on selling workshops.

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