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86 snips
Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 33min

Mike Maples, Jr. — How To Become a Pattern-Breaking Founder (EP.233)

Mike Maples, Jr. is a co-founding partner of Floodgate and a seasoned seed investor behind tech giants like Twitter and Twitch. In this discussion, he delves into the essence of transformative entrepreneurship, advocating for breaking free from societal norms. He highlights the need for founders to embrace disagreeableness and seek future-focused customers. Journaling emerges as a powerful tool for self-discovery, while Maples underscores the importance of authenticity over tribalism in fostering innovation and creating meaningful movements.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 31min

Ben Orlin — Math As Universal Language (EP.232)

Ben Orlin, a math educator and creator behind 'Math With Bad Drawings,' discusses reframing math as a language. He shares insights on how math relates to everyday life, using playful analogies with fantasy towns and hilarious anecdotes about counting in Welsh. Delving into the relationship between math and intuition, he highlights biases in statistical reasoning and the influence of language on understanding numbers. Their discussion also touches on the philosophical connections between math and music, inviting listeners to see math through a fun lens.
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104 snips
Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 40min

Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231)

Gurwinder Bhogal, an independent thinker and author known for his keen insights into modern society, dives into the complexities of our digital age. He discusses how misinformation skews public perception and emphasizes the importance of personal agency. Bhogal critiques the influence of gamification on our choices, contrasting empowering experiences with superficial corporate games. He also tackles the challenges of AI in shaping beliefs and the vital need for accountability in business, all while exploring how to reclaim our mental sovereignty amidst the chaos.
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25 snips
Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 25min

Julia Sonnevend — Charming! (EP.230)

Join Professor Julia Sonnevend, an expert on the political role of charm, as she unpacks its growing influence in modern politics. She argues charm is reshaping democracy worldwide, weaponized by leaders like Jacinda Ardern and Kim Jong Un. Discover the five components of charming interactions and how visual media amplifies this phenomenon. Julia explores the risks of charm offensives, the importance of critical thinking, and the fine line between authenticity and deception in today's political landscape.
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5 snips
Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 40min

Bilawal Sidhu — How to Unite Reality With Imagination (EP.229)

Bilawal Sidhu, a former Google product manager turned one-man creative powerhouse, shares his journey of merging technology with art. He discusses his viral project featuring 'shadow aliens' and the role of AI in shaping reality. The conversation dives into the evolving landscape of content creation, the impact of deep fakes, and the psychological effects of losing control in a tech-driven world. Bilawal emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and the ethical considerations surrounding AI in creativity.
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34 snips
Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 26min

Luca Dellanna — How to Play (and Win) Long Term Games (EP.228)

Luca Dellanna, an accomplished author, shares his expertise on achieving long-term success through actionable strategies from his latest book. The conversation dives into how identifying and playing long-term games is key to success. Luca offers insights on using hypotheticals to align short-term actions with long-term goals. He also emphasizes the importance of effective communication and the balance between intuition and data in decision-making. With intriguing examples, he shows how expanding one’s network can enhance opportunities for success.
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46 snips
Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 21min

Ateet Ahluwalia — The Many Bosses of a Venture Capitalist (EP.227)

Ateet Ahluwalia, a seasoned venture capitalist and founder of Island Green Capital Management, shares profound insights into emotional control in investing. He discusses how fear and greed can cloud judgment, emphasizing the need for resilience in volatile markets. Ateet highlights the importance of communication and trust with clients, especially during downturns. He also delves into navigating macroeconomic trends, assessing investment risks, and the virtues of humility in leadership, making for a captivating exploration of the venture capital landscape.
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10 snips
Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 14min

Audrey Wisch — How to Cultivate Curious Kids (EP.226)

Audrey Wisch, an education expert, discusses how she founded Curious Cardinals to match kids with university mentors, emphasizing personalized education and utilizing technology. They explore the flaws of traditional education, the impact of the pandemic on schooling, and the importance of nurturing curiosity in children. The conversation also delves into historical resistance to innovation, embracing AI for learning, redefining education practices, and fostering curiosity in kids through mentorship and AI in education.
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10 snips
Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 29min

Matthew Ball — Into The Metaverse (EP.225)

Guest Matthew Ball, a leading thinker on the future of media & the Internet, discusses topics like AI in the Metaverse, human brain engineering, screens in education, hardware conflicts, & the evolution of media & the Metaverse competition.
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6 snips
Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 33min

Nat Eliason — Crazy, Crypto, Confidential (EP.224)

Nat Eliason, writer of 'Crypto Confidential', shares insights on crypto market highs and lows, psychological effects of bubbles, cutting-edge developments in crypto, ethereum's innovations, stablecoins emergence, USD reserve currency, anonymity in crypto projects, getting into crypto, money pile imagination, next career as a novelist, and more fascinating topics!

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