Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast Monthly Roundup #36: November 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Discover intriguing insights on the challenges of algorithmic short-form video platforms and their impact on social media. Dive into the critique of the recent plastic straw ban, highlighting its unexpected consequences. Explore the unexpected intersection of monks and casinos, shedding light on affordability politics. Unravel the complexities of procrastination and the varying strategies that successful people employ. Plus, fascinating debates on music canons and the nostalgia surrounding television enhance the discussion.
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Prediction Markets Enter Mainstream
- Polymarket odds in Google Search signal prediction markets gaining mainstream credibility.
- Zvi suggests expanding related markets because these markets can be highly informative if benchmarked correctly.
Core Life Advice For People In Their 20s
- Prioritize health, social ties, and skill-building in your 20s.
- Do marry, have kids, exercise daily, read a lot, cut toxic people, and protect mental health.
Short-Form Video Is Replacing Social Media
- Short-form algorithmic video is replacing social media's social function with addictive TV-like consumption.
- Zvi views this as a substantial cultural downgrade compared with social media's original intent.
