Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova Is There Really A Crisis of Masculinity?
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Sep 10, 2025 Elon Musk's ambitious compensation package sparks a debate on ethics and corporate governance. The hosts dive into the modern masculinity crisis, questioning narratives that sensationalize male struggles. They explore evolving perceptions of masculinity, touching on mental health, societal expectations, and gender dynamics. The conversation highlights individual differences and generational shifts, inviting listeners to ponder whether these changes indicate a true crisis or a broader evolution in gender relations.
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Fjord Trip And Food Takeaways
- Nate describes visiting Norway and cruising real fjords and compares them to Hawaii as top natural wonders.
- The travel asides serve as light personal color between heavier topics.
Poker Lesson On 'Fuck You Money' Attitudes
- Maria recounts a poker tournament where an indifferent wealthy player doubled and eliminated her late, illustrating variance and 'fuck you money' dynamics.
- She uses the story to explain how attitude and stake change behavior and outcomes.
Stretch Targets With A Big Escape Hatch
- Tesla's $1 trillion package ties pay to extreme, wide-ranging milestones across profit, robo-taxis, robots, and sales.
- The package includes a broad 'outside Tesla's control' escape hatch that could undermine accountability.