"Moment of Zen"

How Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and George Soros Reshape Society

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Dec 11, 2023
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and George Soros discuss their impacts, motivations, and differing views on societal change. They delve into the concept of 'live players' who challenge mainstream beliefs, the importance of imitating successful individuals, and the irony of promoting an open society.
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INSIGHT

Live Players Defined

  • Most people follow conventions and pre-designed scripts in their lives.
  • Live players think from first principles and successfully jump multiple domains.
ANECDOTE

Schwarzenegger: A Live Player

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger is a live player example, transitioning from military to bodybuilding to acting to politics.
  • He demonstrates domain jumping and improvisation.
INSIGHT

Energy Transition Rethink

  • Samo Burja updated his view on the energy transition; it's not about ideology but scale.
  • We lack a large entity with unified regulation to make clean energy economical.
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