Wall Street veteran and economist Allen Farrington discusses flaws in mental models used for assessing value in the market. Topics include MMA as a metaphor for capitalism, flaws in the Capital Asset Pricing Model, limitations of GDP as an indicator of economic wellbeing, and the transformative nature of Bitcoin in resisting violence.

Stig Brodersen and William Green discuss how to manage negative emotions, stay humble, validate the truth, and understand the emotions of the best investors. They also explore the transformative power of kindness and discuss the impact of emotional attachment in investing. This episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, seeking the truth, diversification, and the power of small acts of kindness.

Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street blog and host of The Knowledge Project Podcast, discusses his book on clear thinking. Topics include differentiating high-quality information, prioritizing outcomes over ego, optimizing our environment, determining what really matters in life, and the role of happiness. Shane shares practical tools and frameworks for making extraordinary decisions.

Guests Daniel Hinton and Steve Jeffress discuss the concept of oracles and the oracle problem. They explore the potential implications of decentralized finance and the vulnerability of centralized data oracles. The speakers also delve into examining price discrepancies, creating a Python script to solve the oracle problem in Bitcoin, and the future of blockchain. They emphasize the importance of community involvement in the Bitcoin space.

Michael Batnick, author of 'Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments', discusses significant investment mistakes made by well-known investors. Topics include Benjamin Graham's losses during the Great Depression, Long-Term Capital Management's downfall, stepping outside of one's circle of competence, Warren Buffet's biggest blunder, Bill Ackman's attached short position, Stan Druckenmiller's tech bubble mistake, the dark side of concentrated investing, and Keynes' transition to bottoms-up value investing.

Dr. Peter St. Onge, an expert on the parallels between the Roman Empire and current economic trends, discusses the causes of inflation after 2020, China's economic challenges, social issues during the Roman debasement, thoughts on Bitcoin and gold, and the decline of empires.

Daniel Pronk and Jake Ruth share the fundamentals of stock investing including the importance of compounding, temperament, profitable companies, and avoiding common mistakes. They discuss the pitfalls of growth, criteria for investing in a business, and the disruption of company moats. They also talk about their journey in starting Stock Unlock and the unique tools they provide.

In this podcast, expert Guy Swann discusses the intersection of AI and Bitcoin. Topics include the decentralizing force of AI models, the need for immediate settlement in AI, and the implications of AI on identity. They also explore the challenges of applying AI in the context of Bitcoin and discuss investing in Bitcoin with River and self-custody with Foundation Devices.

Chris Bloomstran, President & Chief Investment Officer of Semper Augustus, discusses studying Berkshire Hathaway & Warren Buffett, the risks of Berkshire's Apple stake, Berkshire's valuation, and the importance of integrity in investing. He also shares lessons on managing time, rising above a difficult childhood, and using social media to criticize charlatans. Plus, insights on rational asset allocation, analyzing company profitability, and the impact of football experience on investing.

Chris Bloomstran, President & CIO of Semper Augustus, shares insights on achieving long-term success through a dual margin of safety. He warns about irrational exuberance in hot stocks like Tesla & Nvidia. Topics include lessons from a mentor, avoiding the dotcom bubble, quality businesses, skepticism about Cathie Wood's ARK portfolio, and trimming pricey holdings like Costco & Nike.