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Just the SPACs, Ma'am

May 24, 2022

Matt Richtel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning science reporter and author of 'Inspired', shares his insights on the shifting landscape of tech and creativity. He discusses Apple's potential move from China and the implications for global manufacturing. The conversation dives into the challenges of SPACs and the evolving cryptocurrency market, emphasizing the importance of transparency. Richtel also explores the connection between creativity and economic factors, revealing how personal experiences shape artistic expression and innovative thinking.

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Matt Richtel

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Navigating Family, Finance, and Future Trends

22min

Navigating SPACs and the Ethics of Crypto Advertising

5min

Apple's Manufacturing Shift: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

2min

Shifts in Global Manufacturing and Creativity

19min

Dreams and Creativity: Unwinding with Imagination

8min

From Comical Songs to Economic Realities

16min

Apple pulls up roots in China, Facebook gives researchers access to some treasured data, and the SPAC market falters. Also, the S&P moves Tesla from the Nice to the Naughty list. Scott and Kara are joined by Pulitzer prize-winning author Matt Richtel for a conversation on creativity and a not-so-prize-winning song about sex.

Matt Richtel's INSPIRED: Understanding Creativity: a Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul is on sale now.

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