Rohit Krishnan

Join Rohit Krishnan, author of Strange Loop Canon, Shawn Wang, editor of Latent Space, and Dean Ball, contributor to Mercatus, as they dive into the AI sensation Manus. They discuss Manus's capabilities and its potential to outshine existing competitors. The conversation explores the political and economic implications of AI autonomy, the shift toward practical applications over theoretical models, and the future landscape of AI ethics. With engaging insights, they highlight the importance of innovation intertwined with user safety in the rapidly evolving tech world.

Rohit Krishnan, an insightful essayist at Strange Loop Canon focusing on business, tech, and economics, engages in a thought-provoking discussion. He explores the connection between curiosity and innovation, emphasizing how open-mindedness can lead to breakthrough ideas. Rohit questions the value of traditional degrees, advocating for skills and non-fakeable credentials instead. The conversation also examines the importance of personal worldviews and the cyclical nature of credentialing systems, encouraging listeners to pursue genuine passions while setting personal boundaries.

Rohit is a VC and essayist who writes fascinating, thought-provoking essays on complexity, progress, innovation and technology over at Strange Loop Canon. He joins the show for a second time to discuss the lessons learned from the FTX meltdown, why there isn’t a philosophy of business, creating an AI picture book, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Rohit’s Twitter Rohit’s Substack Our research note on Rohit Show Notes: What can VCs learn from FTX? FTX, hubris and good manners “Don’t let anyone push you into a decision that you don’t want to make” Signing up to the right narratives Why you can’t beat the market Why isn’t there a philosophy of business? Markets, desire and innovation How AI allows us to talk to machines in our language The complexities of the AI sentience debate How AI unlocks new outlets for creativity The need for positive stories The three components of innovation “Curiosity is a shit starter” Finding new ways to create community Openness and experimentation MUCH more! Books Mentioned: What Works on Wall Street: A Guide to the Best-Performing Investment Strategies of All Time; by Jim O’Shaughnessy The Genius of the Beast: A Radical Re-Vision of Capitalism; by Howard Bloom Unflattening; by Nick Sousanis Slouching Towards Utopia: An Economic History of the 20th Century; by Brad DeLong American Gods; by Neil Gaiman Lessons: A Novel; by Ian McEwan

Author Rohit Krishnan discusses his book 'Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers'. Topics include demystifying AI, AI as a fuzzy processor, complexity and determinism, regulating AI, socially adapting to AI disruption, integrated information theory and consciousness, big tech in the AI era, and the limitations of AI.

Rohit Krishnan, Chief Product Officer at Bodo.AI, shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of AI and its intersection with data engineering. He discusses innovative reasoning models and user interaction's role in enhancing AI outputs. Rohit delves into Bodo.AI’s open-source transition, which aims to revolutionize data analytics, and addresses the challenges of AI's impact on jobs. The conversation also speculates on the future of workload management and the crucial distinctions between AI and ML engineers in today’s tech environment.