Today's Top Episodes
#262 Aliia Roza - Russian Sex Spy on Seduction Perfumes, Sexpionage and Honeypot Tradecraft
Ever wondered how real-life spies operate? A former Russian operative spills the secrets of seduction, espionage, and the dangerous game of honeypots.
Jailbreaking AGI: Pliny the Liberator & John V on AI Red Teaming, BT6, and the Future of AI Security
Is AI security 'security theater'? Dive into the high-stakes world of AI jailbreaking and red teaming, where the future of intelligent systems hangs in the balance.
Everything is gambling now
Your news feed is becoming a casino. Explore how 'prediction markets' are turning everything into a bet and what it means for our future.
#2426 - Cameron Hanes & Adam Greentree
Beyond the hunt: Discover how managing wild predators and embracing extreme physical struggle can unlock ecological balance and profound personal growth.
AI Bubble, Inflation, and the Limits of Monetary Policy | Jason Furman
Is the AI boom a bubble waiting to burst? Unpack the forces driving inflation and the limits of central banks to save us from an affordability crisis.
Everything is gambling now
- The rise of "prediction markets" like Kelshi and Poly Market is transforming everyday events and even news into speculative bets, blurring the lines between investing and gambling.
- The normalization and integration of gambling into mainstream platforms, including major news outlets, is driven by financial incentives and a shift in societal values towards prioritizing monetary gain.
- Critics argue that this widespread financialization of unpredictability, fueled by corporate lobbying and a lack of regulation, exploits desperation and leads to systemic corruption and a dystopian future.