Jim Simons: The Intersection of Business and Mathematics

In 2012, French filmmaker Olivier Peyon traveled to the United States to film scenes for his documentary “Comment j’ai détesté les maths”, which explores mathematics and its cultural impact on society. During his visit to New York, he conducted extensive interviews with Jim Simons, who also appears in the film. Following Jim’s passing in May, Olivier Peyon generously shared the rushes of his footage. The resulting video features Jim reflecting lucidly on his life as a mathematician, investor, and philanthropist. IHES is extremely grateful to Olivier Peyon for making this extra material available to honor Jim Simon's legacy.