distorting an opposing position into an extreme version of itself and then arguing against that extreme version. In creating a straw man argument, the arguer strips the opposing point of view of any nuance and often misrepresents it in a negative light.
“For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others.” - Neil deGrasse Tyson
I’m sure Warren Buffett spends a lot of time reading. But always remember that his wealth was built on the balance of compounding wisdom and relationships. In fact, the two reinforced each other. Go and do likewise.