The Knowledge Project #50 Josh Wolfe: Inventing the Future
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Jan 22, 2019 
Venture capitalist Josh Wolfe talks about spotting unconventional scientists and ideas that could shape the future, from nuclear energy to more intuitive technology. He shares how his firm handles uncertainty, dissent, and tough decisions, then turns to parenting, raising curious skeptics, and the old-school rap that lifts his mood.
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Maximize Randomness and Optionality
- Maximize randomness and optionality by exploring diverse information sources.
- Read widely, including sources outside your usual domain, to discover unique insights.
Information Processing Framework
- Josh Wolfe uses a framework called "Fitzgerald, Twain, and Schopenhauer" for information processing.
- It involves considering opposing ideas, challenging assumptions, and seeking unseen targets.
Nuclear Waste Investment
- Josh Wolfe's interest in nuclear waste cleanup stemmed from noticing nobody was talking about nuclear.
- This led to a successful investment in iCurion, a company involved in high-tech nuclear waste cleanup.