Today's Top Episodes
AI Bubble, Inflation, and the Limits of Monetary Policy | Jason Furman
Is the AI boom a bubble waiting to burst? Dive into the economic forces shaping our future, from inflation to the limits of central banks.
James Tour: Super Humans, Genetic Engineering, Cloning, Lies of Evolution, and What Really Is Life?
A nanotechnology expert dares to question the very foundations of life, evolution, and genetic engineering. What if everything you thought you knew was wrong?
Jailbreaking AGI: Pliny the Liberator & John V on AI Red Teaming, BT6, and the Future of AI Security
Beyond the hype: discover the hidden war being waged to break and secure AI, and what it means for our future.
#262 Aliia Roza - Russian Sex Spy on Seduction Perfumes, Sexpionage and Honeypot Tradecraft
From seduction to defection: A former Russian sex spy reveals the dark art of 'honeypot' espionage and how it targets the powerful.
Everything is gambling now
Is every decision becoming a bet? Explore how 'prediction markets' are turning everything into a gamble, and what it means for our society.
How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold
- Alex Honold emphasizes that intrinsic motivation is key, especially in high-stakes activities like free soloing, to ensure decisions are based on genuine preparedness rather than external pressures.
- Honold reveals that achieving seemingly impossible goals requires a combination of daily incremental training and having "day-to-day little challenges" rather than focusing exclusively on the ultimate objective.
- He underscores that coming to terms with one's own mortality can be a powerful motivator for living a great life, highlighting the importance of pursuing passions and avoiding regret.