Today on Live Players, we’re releasing an interview from Steve Hsu on the Manifold Podcast with Samo Burja. They unravel the complexities of our world, discussing China's rise, Europe's future, and industrial shifts. This episode delves into unique research methods, journalism challenges, and the dynamic ecosystem of Silicon Valley. They explored urbanization impacts, labor shortages, and the evolution of cultural and political movements, and the strategic roles of industry giants, the potential for retired tech experts in science, and the crossroads where intellectual life meets venture capital.
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Manifold Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zuFjXkJWBhQeNWYTaCdEX?si=cfe3d9c5c4f94932
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:22) Discussion on Palladium Magazine
(11:56) Insights on Bismarck Analysis
(19:50) The role of technology and innovation
(20:43) Sponsors: Weights & Biases | Brave
(33:17) Effective altruism and rationalism
(49:53) Global technological collaboration
(50:29) China's strategic moves in tech
(51:34) US and South Korea's strategic options
(53:59) China's provincial strategies
(55:25) China vs. South Korea in various industries
(56:58) The Future of Europe and its challenges
(01:15:08) Urbanization and its impact on fertility
(01:27:15) Intellectual pursuits and modern challenges
(01:37:37) Wrap
