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BanklessApr 27 1h 59m

Has Bitcoin Bottomed? Jordi Visser on AI, Inflation, and Moats

  • The AI revolution is fundamentally disrupting existing moats and business models, leading to a "scarcity portfolio" where assets like Bitcoin will gain value due to their limited supply.
  • A significant regime change is occurring, with AI poised to create deflationary pressures by diminishing the value of labor and software, making scarce, real-world assets increasingly attractive.
  • Bitcoin is becoming a global asset of choice for a diversified investor base, particularly as traditional finance seeks growth assets and emerging markets face potential currency and inflation pressures.
The Peterman PodApr 27 34 min

Turing Award Winner: Data Abstraction, Dijkstra, Distributed Systems | Barbara Liskov

  • Barbara Liskov, a pioneering computer scientist, received the Turing Award in 2008 for her groundbreaking work in the 1970s and 80s on data abstraction, fault tolerance, and distributed computing.
  • Her creation of CLU, the first programming language to support abstract data types, laid the foundation for modern concepts like interfaces and modules.
  • Liskov is also known for the Liskov Substitution Principle, a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming that governs inheritance.
My First MillionApr 27 54 min

How to find your thing

  • Instead of "following your passion," focus on "following your bliss" which means pursuing what you are enthusiastic about, even if it involves hardship.
  • True fulfillment often comes not from passionate career choices, but from mastering a skill or finding a recurring work loop that you genuinely enjoy.
  • Develop internal rewards and learn to notice your own unique enthusiasms and willingness to endure "blisters," as these are strong indicators of a fulfilling path, even if others don't immediately see it.
Up First from NPRApr 27 12 min

White House Response To Shooting, Shooter Investigation, King Charles State Visit

  • Federal authorities are investigating the motives of a gunman who opened fire outside the White House Correspondents Dinner, targeting administration officials according to a manifesto.
  • The gunman's brother alerted police after receiving an alarming email, highlighting a missed opportunity for earlier intervention.
  • Security experts are questioning the effectiveness of hotel security measures given its public accessibility and proximity to surrounding buildings.
The DailyApr 27 35 min

Who’s Really Running Iran?

  • The assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei has created a power vacuum, with Ali Larijani and Ali Bagheri reportedly taking over political and military affairs respectively, while his son, Mojtaba, is a potential successor for Supreme Leader.
  • The current Iranian regime faces an existential crisis due to ongoing military barrages from the US and Israel, domestic popular discontent, and internal debates about whether to uphold resistance or make tactical compromises.
  • The strategy of Kurdish groups being armed and acting as a ground force for the US and Israel is risky, potentially playing into the regime's hands by dividing ethnic groups and undermining broader opposition support.
The Megyn Kelly ShowApr 27 20 min

Shots Fired at WHCD in Apparent Assassination Attempt, Omar's Husband Shuts Winery: AM Update 4/27

  • A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner, an assassination attempt on President Trump that was thwarted by Secret Service.
  • A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured when a robbery suspect obtained a firearm while in custody at a hospital.
  • Congresswoman Ilan Omar's husband abruptly closed his winery amid questions from a House Oversight Committee regarding the business's finances.
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayApr 27 21 min

Why International Stocks Are Beating the S&P + How Scott Invests his Money

  • Young people often overestimate their ability to beat the market and should allocate a portion of their investments for learning while placing the majority in index funds.
  • Focus on developing skills in areas with high employment rates to build a stable career.
  • Embrace stoic principles by focusing on controllable aspects like spending and consider gamifying financial discipline.
Odd LotsApr 27 50 min

What's Actually Going On With Private Credit

  • Private credit is heavily marketed to retail investors for high yields and stable returns, but its reported performance may obscure significant risks.
  • Studies suggest that when properly benchmarked and priced, private credit funds may not offer superior risk-adjusted returns compared to publicly traded assets.
  • High fees are a substantial component of private credit, often absorbing any excess returns that could otherwise benefit the end investor.
The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and AnalysisApr 26 29 min

Where the Economy Thrives After AI

  • A significant economic shift is predicted as AI automates commodity production, causing spending and employment to move towards the "relational sector" where human involvement is integral to value.
  • In an AI-driven economy, the primary scarcity will shift from supply and production to consumer demand and attention span, necessitating a focus on areas with high consumption capacity.
  • The future of durable jobs lies not in AI system monitoring but in the relational sector, encompassing roles like healthcare, education, and personalized services where human judgment, attention, and presence are key value drivers.
Thoughtful Money with Adam TaggartApr 26 58 min

How Would The Greats Like Buffet, Lynch, & Templeton Invest In Today's Market? | Pieter Slegers

  • A core investment strategy involves identifying "wonderful companies" led by excellent managers with "skin in the game," all trading at fair valuations.
  • The speaker outlines six objective criteria that historically outperform the market, including a strong competitive "moat" and high return on invested capital, to build a prioritized watchlist of companies.
  • The conversation emphasizes the importance of a disciplined, checklist-based approach and managing emotional biases to achieve long-term investment success, even when facing market volatility.