The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Cold War II + An Update on Global Conflicts — with Niall Ferguson
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Aug 8, 2024 
Niall Ferguson, a renowned historian and author, shares his insights on the current state of global affairs, describing it as Cold War II. He discusses U.S. presidential candidates and updates on international conflicts, including the complexities of U.S.-Israel relations and implications of a recent prisoner exchange. Ferguson delves into antitrust issues affecting tech companies, illustrating the broader economic and geopolitical context. He also touches on inflation's ties to leadership and encourages a global perspective for the younger generation.
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Niagara Falls Vacation
- Scott Galloway's first vacation was to Niagara Falls with his mother.
- They stayed in a cabin with a friend and her daughter, with a tire swing as entertainment.
Benjamin Button Effect
- Trillion-dollar companies age in reverse, defying typical business biology through network effects and agility.
- Search engines improve with each use, making size an advantage and creating a Benjamin Button effect.
Google's Monopoly
- Google's dominance in search allows them to pay for default search engine status, creating a monopoly.
- This results in higher advertising rents for businesses and stifles competition in the market.
