The Startup Ideas Podcast How to Invent and Invest In the Future with Josh Wolfe
Jun 2, 2022
Josh Wolfe, founder and managing director of Lux Capital, dives into the art of shaping the future through innovative investments. He emphasizes the importance of questioning outdated customs and embracing scientific inquiry. Wolfe explores how personal struggles can catalyze innovation and discusses the shifting perceptions of nuclear energy as a sustainable solution. He raises thought-provoking points on Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, ethics in entrepreneurship, and the intersection of chance and opportunity in navigating the unpredictable landscape of life.
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Competitive Nature
- Josh Wolfe's competitive nature stems from confidence in his intellect and insecurity about his background.
- This duality fuels his drive to question authority and embrace a scientific worldview.
Thanksgiving Turkey Tradition
- Wolfe illustrates the absurdity of unquestioned traditions with the story of a Thanksgiving turkey.
- Generations followed a practice that initially made sense but had become outdated.
Changing Truths
- Sahil Bloom and Wolfe discuss how societal and scientific "truths" change over time.
- They question what currently accepted beliefs might be hilariously wrong in the future.
