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.
#482 – Pavel Durov: Telegram, Freedom, Censorship, Money, Power & Human Nature
- Pavel Durov emphasizes the importance of personal freedom as more valuable than money, advocating for facing fears and living according to one's principles, even in the face of potential dangers.
- Durov maintains a stoic and disciplined lifestyle, abstaining from addictive substances and prioritizing exercise and quiet reflection to maintain mental clarity and productivity.
- Telegram achieves efficient operations and technological innovation with a small core team by automating processes and prioritizing code efficiency, allowing them to outpace competitors.