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.
Essentials: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
- Dopamine, a key neuromodulator, is crucial for motivation, drive, and craving, acting as a universal currency in mammals for seeking goals and tracking pleasure.
- The relationship between dopamine peaks and baseline levels is fundamental, as large dopamine spikes can lead to a decrease in baseline dopamine, impacting future motivation and the ability to experience pleasure.
- Intermittent reward schedules, as opposed to consistent reward schedules, are most effective for sustaining motivation and long-term engagement in activities, by maintaining a healthy dopamine baseline.