Today's Top Episodes
Dwarkesh and Ilya Sutskever on What Comes After Scaling
The era of simply making AI bigger is over. What comes next for artificial intelligence, according to one of its pioneers?
Inside Anduril: Exclusive HQ Tour w/ Palmer Luckey, Brian Schimpf, Matt Grimm & Trae Stephens
Go behind the scenes of Anduril and discover how they're revolutionizing the defense industry with speed and software.
25 Years of Business Advice in 27 Minutes
Unlock a quarter-century of business wisdom in under 30 minutes – learn the secrets to focus, impact, and success.
Is Privacy A Winnable Battle? | Andy Yen, Founder of Proton
Can AI truly foster understanding, or is it destined to deepen our divides? The founder of Proton lays bare the battle for privacy and unity.
Why humans are AI’s biggest bottleneck (and what’s coming in 2026) | Alexander Embiricos (OpenAI Codex Product Lead)
Discover why YOU are the biggest barrier to AI's potential, and what groundbreaking advancements are just around the corner in 2026.
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The end of OpenAI, and other 2026 predictions
Duration: 00:58:49
December 14, 2025
- The end of entry-level white-collar jobs may occur due to AI, creating a "barbell economy" with high demand for trades and high-level strategists but a hollowed-out middle class.
- Access to human customer service will become a status symbol, with AI handling most interactions and human contact reserved for premium or high-net-worth clients.
- The open web may become unusable due to AI-generated content, leading to a retreat into gated online communities and increasing the value of identity verification.
How to vibe-write a country hit
Duration: 01:42:43
December 12, 2025
- The core elements of a country song are identified as a beat, lyrics about drinking and good times, and a simple recording process.
- The podcast demonstrates a quick method to create a country song, implying a formulaic approach.
- The final product is described as three girls singing, highlighting a common vocal arrangement in the genre.
2025 year in review
Duration: 01:18:29
December 9, 2025
- The Surf Rider Foundation has achieved over 41 years of coastal conservation and nearly 1,000 coastal victories.
- The organization is facing unprecedented challenges in 2026 requiring increased support.
- Becoming a Surf Rider member is crucial to champion the protection of oceans, waves, and beaches.
A very human vision for going all-in on AI
Duration: 00:52:53
December 7, 2025
- Sublime uses AI to create a personalized discovery journey based on user-collected content, focusing on serendipity rather than a "performance circus" experience.
- The product embraces "invisible AI," integrating advanced technologies subtly to solve user problems without explicitly marketing them as "AI-powered."
- The discussion emphasizes a human-centric approach, prioritizing user control, taste, and the creation of meaningful experiences over purely efficient or automated AI interactions.
It's code red for ChatGPT
Duration: 01:36:28
December 5, 2025
- Google's new AI model, Gemini 3, is now outperforming ChatGPT on performance benchmarks, prompting OpenAI's "code red" warning.
- Google's advantage lies in its full stack capabilities, including AI models, custom chips, cloud infrastructure, and seamless integration across its vast product ecosystem.
- OpenAI faces a critical challenge in monetizing its AI efforts rapidly to compete with Google's immense resources and profitability, making it a matter of survival.
Apple gadgets, ranked
Duration: 01:14:55
December 2, 2025
- The discussion ranked Apple's nine main gadgets, with the Mac coming in first, AirPods second, and the iPhone third, reflecting a debate over what constitutes "best" across success, technology, and user value.
- Several Apple products, including the Vision Pro and HomePod, were placed at the bottom of the ranking due to high cost, lack of clear utility, or reliance on the underperforming Siri.
- The iPad's placement sparked significant debate, with differing opinions on its essentiality and role as a "tweener" device, ultimately landing at sixth despite its strong tablet market dominance.
I just want AI to rename my photos
Duration: 01:03:57
November 30, 2025
- Raycast is evolving into an "AI OS" that integrates with users' existing apps and data to offer a more cohesive, personalized computing experience rather than isolated AI features within individual applications.
- The integration of AI into tools like Raycast is shifting the paradigm from manual interaction to "prompt-first" workflows, enabling users to delegate tasks and leverage AI as a "thinking partner."
- A significant challenge in AI integration is discoverability and user control, balancing the potential of AI with the need for reliable, predictable software and user agency, especially given Raycast's deep system access.
The geek's guide to running faster
Duration: 01:10:42
November 25, 2025
- Nick Thompson's running philosophy involves distinct modes of hyper-optimization and mindful, screen-free activity, achieved through extensive use of tracking gear.
- John Higgins advises turning off "motion smoothing" on TVs for a more natural viewing experience and recommends "Filmmaker Mode" as a starting point for picture settings.
- The CMF Buds by Nothing are highlighted as surprisingly good and affordable wireless earbuds, with "nothing" as a brand generally recommended for quality tech at competitive prices.
Version History: Vine
Duration: 01:21:26
November 23, 2025
- Vine's success was significantly driven by its short, looping video format, which capitalized on user laziness and made content highly addictive and shareable.
- The platform was a powerful incubator for internet culture, launching the careers of many creators and influencing content across other social media, similar to how TikTok operates today.
- Despite its immense impact, Vine ultimately failed to adapt to competition and internal dysfunction, leading to its discontinuation and subsequent loss of much of its early content.
AI agents are invading your PC
Duration: 01:33:53
November 21, 2025
- The AI agent's addiction factor stems from its combination of an LLM with memory and tools.
- The AI can be configured with specific tools, like command line access, to execute tasks.
- The AI can respond to natural language queries by either using its LLM capabilities or activating pre-defined tools to perform actions.
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