Embrace the Risk of Altered Perspectives

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Risk-taking behavior can lead to significant achievements, and those who take financial risks may also engage in substance use, suggesting a correlation between the two. Important historical decisions might often occur under the influence of substances. The discussion raises provocative questions about the potential effects of drug use on political leaders and how altered states of consciousness could influence public perception and decision-making. While psychedelics may benefit some individuals, they can also pose dangers to others, indicating that the impact of substance use is not universally applicable. The possibility of naturally achieving different consciousness states without substances is also acknowledged.

In his second appearance, Nate Silver joins the show to cover the intersections of predictions, politics, and poker with Tyler. They tackle how coin flips solve status quo bias, gambling’s origins in divination, what kinds of betting Nate would ban, why he’s been limited on several of the New York sports betting sites, how game theory changed poker tournaments, whether poker players make for good employees, running and leaving FiveThirtyEight, why funky batting stances have disappeared, AI’s impact on sports analytics, the most underrated NBA statistic, Sam Bankman-Fried’s place in “the River,” the trait effective altruists need to develop, the stupidest risks Tyler and Nate would take, prediction markets, how many monumental political decisions have been done under the influence of drugs, and more.

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Recorded July 22nd, 2024.

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