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TBPN Live

Dwarkesh Patel, Nadia Asparouhova, Augustus Doricko, Casey Handmer, Ishan Mukherjee, Mike Knoop, Trump Pardons Milton, Coreweave IPO Winners

Mar 28, 2025
Guests include Dwarkesh Patel, an AI expert and author, and Casey Handmer, founder of Terraform Industries, who discuss the ethical implications of AI in various sectors. Nadia Asparouhova dives into her work on 'Antimimetics,' exploring how some ideas resist spreading. Augustus Doricko addresses innovative solutions for water scarcity through cloud seeding techniques. The conversation is sprinkled with insights on fraud in tech and the recent IPO of CoreWeave, highlighting the dynamic intersection of technology and investment in today's market.
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  • The podcast discusses the controversial pardon of Trevor Milton by Trump, questioning its implications on justice and accountability.
  • CoreWeave's successful IPO is highlighted, showcasing its strategic shift from crypto to AI and the evolving VC landscape.

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Introduction to Current Events

The episode kicks off with a lively introduction, highlighting the show's setting and various upcoming guests, including author Rakesh. The host humorously threatens to leak a PDF of Rakesh's book if he doesn't show up, referencing the nostalgia around piracy and the return of platforms like Napster. There's a playful atmosphere as the host mentions topics for the day, such as cloud seeding and AI, while teasing discussions around political controversies, including opinions about Trump and Trevor Milton's recent pardon.

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