If Donald Trump were to return to the presidency, he might advocate for a more aggressive nuclear stance, possibly doubling the American arsenal by uploading warheads to existing missiles. He could also resume nuclear testing, withdraw from arms control treaties, and disrupt American alliances, leading to significant global implications.
The game theory was simpler during a cold war between two states armed to the teeth; the nuclear world order has since become far more complex and dangerous. Nvidia is on a tear making the artificial-intelligence community’s favoured chips. What plans, and perils, lie ahead for the firm (10:55)? And why there are ever fewer accountants on the books in America (18:25).
Additional audio "As an accountant" courtesy of Rocky Paterra.
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