Infinite Loops

Infinite Loops

Jim O'Shaughnessy

Every Thursday, join Jim O'Shaughnessy and his favorite people as they arm you with the tools & fresh perspectives required to upgrade your HumanOS and thrive in our messy, probabilistic world. Visit our Substack at newsletter.osv.llc for full transcripts, highlights, weekly doses of timeless wisdom, and a bounty of other goodies designed to make you go, "Hmm that’s interesting!"

Luke Fehily — Ireland's Innovation Playbook (EP.256)

Luke Fehily — Ireland's Innovation Playbook (EP.256)

Luke Fehily is the Director of Innovation Policy at Progress Ireland — an independent think tank backed by the likes of the Collison brothers — that’s on a mission to connect Ireland to proven policy solutions from around the world. Before joining Progress Ireland, Luke cut his teeth in both public and private sectors, developing a unique perspective on how to navigate bureaucratic challenges while maintaining ambitious visions for change. His current work spans housing, infrastructure, and inno

Feb 20, • 1:10:38

Rudy Havenstein — How to Fix America’s Accountability Crisis (EP.255)

Rudy Havenstein — How to Fix America’s Accountability Crisis (EP.255)

Rudy Havenstein is a writer and satirist known for his sharp critiques of America’s sprawling institutions and the elites who run them. He joins the show to discuss the accountability crisis in America — how it manifests across political life and, most importantly, what we can do to fix it. Important Links: Rudy’s Twitter Rudy’s Substack Show Notes: Why we should fear hyperinflation “The Fed is Congress’ drug dealer” The Great Financial Crash & America’s accountability crisis How to disagree

Feb 13, • 1:40:11

Mark Daniel — How to Find a Kaleidoscopic Alien (EP.254)

Mark Daniel — How to Find a Kaleidoscopic Alien (EP.254)

Mark Daniel is the co-founder and managing partner of the investment firm Digital, whose portfolio extends across accelerated computing, gaming, crypto, social networking, AI, extended reality, cybersecurity, creator tools, spatial computing, and immersive learning. Back in 2013, he was also one of the very first recipients of a Thiel Fellowship. This was a fun one. Mark joins the show to discuss why podcasts are dangerous (😬), why content creators should have a 10 post limit, how he identifies

Feb 6, • 1:26:31

John Kennedy — The Hidden Crisis in American Education (EP.253)

John Kennedy — The Hidden Crisis in American Education (EP.253)

John Kennedy, a director at the Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation, is tackling an overlooked crisis in American education: air quality.  With the ingenious use of a simple $60 box fan, he's on a mission to revolutionize the health and learning environments of students nationwide. It's mind-boggling how much low-hanging fruit there is here. The difference that clean air makes to health and brain capacity is enormous, and it's a surprisingly cheap problem to fix. In fact, as you'll hear about halfway thr

Jan 30, • 1:10:31

Michael Strong — Let’s Get Socratical (EP.252)

Michael Strong — Let’s Get Socratical (EP.252)

Michael Strong has spent decades quietly revolutionizing education by designing innovative schools and programs built around agency, critical thinking, entrepreneurship and creativity. He is the founder and CEO of The Socratic Experience, a virtual school that equips students for lifelong happiness and success through Socratic dialogue. Alongside his work in the US, he has educational consulting experience in multiple developing nations. And… he’s a fellow Minnesotan! Michael joins the show to d

Jan 23, • 1:31:36

Sahil Bloom — A Multitude of Wealth (EP.251)

Sahil Bloom — A Multitude of Wealth (EP.251)

Sahil Bloom, a prolific creator, founder and investor, has mastered the art of translating complex ideas about wealth and success into wisdom that resonates with millions. His newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, grew from just 100 readers to over 800,000 subscribers in three years - a testament to his ability to cut through the noise with clarity and insight. His upcoming book, "The 5 Types of Wealth," challenges our conventional understanding of what it means to be truly wealthy, arguing that

Jan 16, • 1:09:10

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz — Who Makes the NBA? (EP.250)

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz — Who Makes the NBA? (EP.250)

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a data scientist and bestselling author, is known for his brilliant use of data to upend conventional wisdom - often with humorous, surprising, and occasionally shocking results. His latest book, Who Makes the NBA, uses data to interrogate some of basketball’s biggest questions, consistently yielding unexpected insights. Here’s the kicker - he wrote the entire book in just 30 days after discovering Code Interpreter. Unsurprisingly for a former quant, I had a blast chatt

Jan 9, • 1:24:31

Julian Gough — The Egg and The Rock (EP.249)

Julian Gough — The Egg and The Rock (EP.249)

Julian Gough sums up his career as follows: “I just sit in my room and write.” Well, I think being an acclaimed children’s author, novelist, stage playwright, poet and top-ten Irish musician is a little more impressive than he’s letting on… Oh, and I didn’t even mention that he wrote the ending to the computer game Minecraft! His current project, The Egg and The Rock, puts all of this to shame. This book, which Julian is writing in public on Substack, seeks to do no less than redescribe the univ

Jan 2, • 1:41:48

Ben Reinhardt — Speculative Technologies (EP.248)

Ben Reinhardt — Speculative Technologies (EP.248)

Ben Reinhardt is the founder of Speculative Technologies “a nonprofit industrial research lab that’s working to unlock a wonderful, abundant future through technologies that don’t have a home in other institutions.” He has previously worked at NASA and Bay Area startups/VC firms, founded a startup building robotics for eldercare, and helped entrepreneurs start companies in Singapore. Oh, and he has a Ph.D. in space robotics from Cornell University and is one of the few people with a B.Sc. in his

Dec 26, 2024 • 1:19:55

Jay Reno — Making A Point (EP.247)

Jay Reno — Making A Point (EP.247)

My guest on Infinite Loops this week knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur from the time he was buying and selling things on eBay. Jay Reno claims he didn’t know what the word ‘arbitrage’ meant back then, but if you tug on the colourful threads of his career, you’d reveal the kind of tenacity and resourcefulness that allows special founders like him to repeatedly find value in places that have long been deserted by everybody else. If you listen in on today’s episode, it will become apparent why O

Dec 19, 2024 • 1:15:12

Michael Garfield — Play the (Mind) Jazz (EP.246)

Michael Garfield — Play the (Mind) Jazz (EP.246)

My guest today is Michael Garfield, a paleontologist, futurist, writer, podcast host and strategic advisor whose “mind-jazz” performances — essays, music and fine art — bridge the worlds of art, science and philosophy. This year, Michael received a $10k O’Shaughnessy Grant for his “Humans On the Loop” discussion series, which explores the nature of agency, power, responsibility and wisdom in the age of automation. This whirlwind discussion is impossible to sum up in a couple of sentences (just l

Dec 12, 2024 • 1:19:44

Max Meyer Launched a Print Magazine in 2024. Here’s Why. (EP.245)

Max Meyer Launched a Print Magazine in 2024. Here’s Why. (EP.245)

My guest today is Max Meyer, the proprietor of Arena Magazine, a new quarterly publication exploring technology, capitalism and civilization. Arena’s aim? To “make it okay to dream in public again.” Max and I discuss why he launched a print magazine in 2024, WTF happened to legacy media, the wisdom of Ratatouille and MUCH more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For the full transcript, episode takeaways, and bucketloads of other goodies designed to make you go, “Hmm, that’s in

Dec 5, 2024 • 1:14:57

Parmita Mishra — How to Think About Biology (EP.244)

Parmita Mishra — How to Think About Biology (EP.244)

Parmita Mishra is a computational biologist and the founder & CEO of Precigenetics, a company aiming to become a rocket to precision medicine. Parmita is deeply knowledgeable about cutting-edge biology, particularly epigenetics — how behavior and environment can affect gene function without altering genetic code. Her passion for advancing our understanding of diseases is inspiring (and contagious: OSV is an investor in Parmita’s company!) In our conversation, Parmita and I discuss everything fro

Nov 28, 2024 • 1:30:55

Luis Seco — On Mathematical Beethovens, Decentralized Education & the Voyage to the Human Brain (EP.243)

Luis Seco — On Mathematical Beethovens, Decentralized Education & the Voyage to the Human Brain (EP.243)

Professor Luis Seco is a mathematician, educator, and investor. Among many other titles and achievements, he is the Professor of Mathematics at the University of Toronto, Director of the quant research hub Risklab, Chair of the Centre for Sustainable Development at the Fields Institute, and co-founder of the asset management firm Sigma Analysis & Management Ltd. Got all that?! This one was really fun, and not just because Luis is a fellow quant. We discuss how maths resembles Beethoven’s Fifth S

Nov 21, 2024 • 1:25:07

Anthony Pompliano — How to Live an Extraordinary Life (EP.242)

Anthony Pompliano — How to Live an Extraordinary Life (EP.242)

Anthony Pompliano — investor, entrepreneur, and media powerhouse — returns four years and 228 episodes later to discuss his new book, How To Live an Extraordinary Life, a collection of 65 heartfelt letters to his two children. At just 36, Anthony has already invested in circa 200 companies, served in Iraq with the U.S. Army, built and sold multiple businesses, and created one of the world’s largest independent media platforms. You don’t accomplish all that without learning a thing or two, and i

Nov 14, 2024 • 1:09:55

Sajith Pai — Exploring Indus Valley (Ep.241)

Sajith Pai — Exploring Indus Valley (Ep.241)

There’s a quote I heard a long time ago that goes something like this - “India has consistently disappointed both the optimists and the pessimists”. It is equal parts pithy and profound, and does a somewhat passable job of summarising the multitudes contained in 21st century India. It’s a quote that was brought to life for me numerous times in my conversation with this week’s guest on Infinite Loops - Sajith Pai. Sajith is a GP at Blume Ventures, one of India’s largest homegrown VC firms. He's k

Nov 7, 2024 • 1:28:22

Scott Aaronson — Quantumania (EP.240)

Scott Aaronson — Quantumania (EP.240)

My guest today is Scott Aaronson, a theoretical computer scientist, OG blogger, and quantum computing maestro. Scott has so many achievements and credentials that listing them here would take longer than recording the episode. Here's a select few: Self-taught programmer at age 11, Cornell computer science student at 15, PhD recipient by 22! Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin. Director of UT Austin's Quantum Information Center. Former visiting

Oct 31, 2024 • 1:12:11

Danny Crichton — Player of Games (EP.239)

Danny Crichton — Player of Games (EP.239)

Danny Crichton is a man of many talents. He’s got a background in computer science, has worked in the worlds of foreign policy, was a managing editor at Techcrunch, and now serves as Head of Editorial at Lux Capital. As Lux’s de-facto games master, Danny also devises their Riskgames: strategic simulations that immerse players in complex scenarios reflecting real-world challenges and dynamics. These games – whose players include senators, major generals, congressmen and, think-tank CEOs – include

Oct 24, 2024 • 1:23:53

Yuk Chi Chan — On Rockets, Dog Years & Robotic Space-Snakes (EP.238)

Yuk Chi Chan — On Rockets, Dog Years & Robotic Space-Snakes (EP.238)

My guest today is the human Swiss Army Knife, Yuk Chi Chan, who has packed more into the last decade than many people do in a lifetime. Yuk Chi is the founder of Charter Space, the first British space company to graduate from the Techstars Space Accelerator. Before that, he served as an officer in the Singapore army (hmm, so maybe I should have described him as a Singaporean Army Knife) and practiced as a space lawyer (it’s funny how much cooler being a lawyer becomes when you preface it with th

Oct 17, 2024 • 1:28:16

Dan Shipper — I, Writer (EP.237)

Dan Shipper — I, Writer (EP.237)

“Ignoring what is obvious incurs a huge cost. It requires you to go about your day numbing yourself to the reality of who you are and what you want—which is a waste of time for you and everyone around you. By contrast, admitting what is obvious is freeing and motivating. But it’s terrifying to do it. Sometimes the most obvious truths about ourselves are hard to see because the consequences of those truths seem so dire.” Those are the opening lines of one of my favourite essays I’ve read in the l

Oct 10, 2024 • 1:25:48

Dr. Gena Gorlin — How to Build a Builder (EP.236)

Dr. Gena Gorlin — How to Build a Builder (EP.236)

My guest today is Dr. Gena Gorlin, a psychologist specializing in the unique needs of the ultra-ambitious. Unlike many in her field. Gena doesn’t aim to simply lift the floor of her clients’ ambitions — she wants to raise the ceiling. In this episode, she breaks down the “Builder Mindset” - a way of thinking that empowers people to live to healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. Over on our Substack, we dig deeper into Gena’s ideas, exploring the perils of perfectionism, the allure of comp

Oct 3, 2024 • 1:44:23

Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235)

Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235)

“Most people don’t want to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth that distraction is always an unhealthy escape from reality.” My latest guest, Nir Eyal, writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. In our conversation, Nir gives it to us straight. Distraction is killing us, and stopping us from reachin

Sep 26, 2024 • 1:09:44

Alex Danco — Finding Mystery in the Margin (EP.234)

Alex Danco — Finding Mystery in the Margin (EP.234)

As the saying goes, only three things in life are certain: death, taxes & Alex Danco. Armed with sizzling hot takes on the sad death of Twitter likes and a new secret weapon in the form of his catchphrase-turned-episode theme (“Without mystery, there is no margin”), Alex returns for his eighth episode. Despite our intentional lack of preparation, somehow this ended up as one our most cohesive conversations yet. As usual, we’ve included links and an episode transcript over on our Substack, where

Sep 19, 2024 • 1:27:58

Mike Maples, Jr. — How To Become a Pattern-Breaking Founder (EP.233)

Mike Maples, Jr. — How To Become a Pattern-Breaking Founder (EP.233)

Mike Maples, Jr., co-founding partner of the VC firm Floodgate, is the veteran seed investor behind some of the 21st-century’s great success stories, including Twitter, Twitch, and Applied Intuition. His book, Pattern Breakers (co-authored with Peter Ziebelman), articulates a new model of foundership, one built on the simple premise that transformative startups upend rather than improve current practices. My company, OSV, is built around my belief that the collapse of the old models presents eno

Sep 12, 2024 • 1:33:24

Ben Orlin — Math As Universal Language (EP.232)

Ben Orlin — Math As Universal Language (EP.232)

As a former quant with six grandkids, my spidey-senses started tingling as soon as I heard about Ben Orlin’s mission to make math fun. A native of St.Paul, Ben is a math educator and popularizer who is known for his “Math With Bad Drawing” blog and book series. Today’s conversation revolves around his excellent, original new book Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language, which reframes math as a language, complete with nouns, verbs and grammar. Like any mathematician worth

Sep 5, 2024 • 1:30:47

Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231)

Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231)

“We have created for ourselves a world that we didn't evolve for.” Gurwinder Bhogal is, for my money, one of the most independent, original and insightful thinkers you’ll find in our corner of the internet. He returns to discuss how willpower and good old-fashioned human agency can help us reclaim our mental sovereignty and escape the “constant avalanche of concerns that are being vomited over us through our laptop screens, our phones, our TV screens, and in conversations.” For the full transcri

Aug 29, 2024 • 1:40:13

Julia Sonnevend — Charming! (EP.230)

Julia Sonnevend — Charming! (EP.230)

Professor Julia Sonnevend believes that charm is one of the defining political trends of our era. In her latest book, she argues that charm will do no less than “shape the future of democracy worldwide,” exploring how it is weaponized by politicians ranging from Jacinda Arden to Kim Jong Un. In our episode, you will discover why charm has emerged as a political force and how to innoculate yourself when you encounter it in the wild. Julia and I also dig into the five components of a charming inte

Aug 22, 2024 • 1:24:57

Bilawal Sidhu — How to Unite Reality With Imagination (EP.229)

Bilawal Sidhu — How to Unite Reality With Imagination (EP.229)

As a proud owner of the exceedingly rare “two-digit” designation on CompuServe (the internet’s precursor), I’ve always been an early adopter of new tech. I was, therefore, particularly excited to speak to Bilawal Sidhu, a one-man corporation whose prolific output outpaces many creators put together. Since he was 11, Bilawal has been passionate about using cutting-edge tech to create videos that unite reality with his imagination. He made his bones as a product manager at Google, but after his sh

Aug 15, 2024 • 1:39:52

Luca Dellanna — How to Play (and Win) Long Term Games (EP.228)

Luca Dellanna — How to Play (and Win) Long Term Games (EP.228)

When Luca Dellanna speaks, I listen. Unlike many of the other management, productivity and behavioral gurus out there, Luca is ruthlessly committed to providing actionable, tangible advice that is rooted in the messy, chaotic reality of daily life. This conversation, my second with Luca, revolves around his excellent new book, Winning Long-Term Games: Reproducible Success Strategies to Achieve Your Life Goals. Why should you care? Because long-term strategies consistently deliver better results.

Aug 8, 2024 • 1:25:53

Ateet Ahluwalia — The Many Bosses of a Venture Capitalist (EP.227)

Ateet Ahluwalia — The Many Bosses of a Venture Capitalist (EP.227)

Let me introduce you to the four horsemen of the investment apocalypse: Fear. Greed. Hope. Ignorance. Notice anything? Three of four are emotions. I’ve long argued that effective investing is far more about emotional control than technical know-how (although the latter certainly helps!) By hook or by crook, the best investors can find a way to tame their pesky emotional impulses and overcome that primal urge to respond impulsively to panic, passion, or pride. My guest, the razor-sharp Ateet Ahlu

Aug 1, 2024 • 1:21:03

Audrey Wisch — How to Cultivate Curious Kids (EP.226)

Audrey Wisch — How to Cultivate Curious Kids (EP.226)

I’ve always tried to encourage curiosity in my three children and now six (!) grandchildren. My kids often reminisce about my default response to their childhood questions: pointing to the bookshelf that flanked our sofa and saying, “look it up in there!” Luckily, natural curiosity was never lacking in our household. Over the years, however, I have become increasingly frustrated when I hear about the stultifying, rote, curiosity-killing nature of our education system. It was a pleasure, therefor

Jul 25, 2024 • 1:13:58

Matthew Ball — Into The Metaverse (EP.225)

Matthew Ball — Into The Metaverse (EP.225)

Matthew Ball is the CEO of Epyllion, which makes angel investments, provides advisory services, and produces television, films, and video games. He’s also a Venture Partner at Makers Fund, Senior Advisor to KKR, Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company, and sits on the board of numerous start-ups. Matthew is one of the sharpest and most original thinkers on the future of media and the Internet (i.e. The Metaverse). The fully revised and updated edition of his bestselling book "The Metaverse: Buildin

Jul 18, 2024 • 1:28:58

Nat Eliason — Crazy, Crypto, Confidential (EP.224)

Nat Eliason — Crazy, Crypto, Confidential (EP.224)

Nat Eliason is a writer with a keen interest in writing about challenging and revealing things. His debut book, Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance (out July 9th, 2024), charts his personal odyssey into Crypto’s Get-Rich-Quick underbelly. Nat joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of the cryptocurrency market, the lessons learned from his financial adventures, the psychological effects of bubbles, crypto’s cutting-edge developments, and MUCH more

Jul 11, 2024 • 1:32:38

Noor Siddiqui — A Thiel Fellow’s Guide to Having Healthy Babies (EP.223)

Noor Siddiqui — A Thiel Fellow’s Guide to Having Healthy Babies (EP.223)

Noor Siddiqui is currently building Orchid, a reproductive technology company that measures genetic predisposition to disease and provides embryo screening for couples going through IVF. Noor joins the show to discuss the ambitious culture of the West Coast, getting into the Thiel Fellowship, her personal reasons for starting Orchid, the sacred act of reproduction and why it must be made safe, her belief in children as the future, and MUCH more! Important Links: Noor’s Personal Website Noor’s T

Jul 4, 2024 • 1:15:11

The Fourth Way - Mastering The Self (EP.222)

The Fourth Way - Mastering The Self (EP.222)

The Fourth Way is an anonymously run Youtube channel and Twitter page dedicated to the path of psychological and spiritual growth and self-improvement. Built around the philosophy of two thinkers - George Gurdjieff and Peter Ouspensky - the ultimate aim of the Fourth Way is “to assist individuals in achieving a higher state of consciousness and self-awareness which can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.” Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about the four ways of being; how t

Jun 27, 2024 • 1:20:29

Mona Sobhani — A Neuroscientist’s Journey From Materialism to Beyond (EP.221)

Mona Sobhani — A Neuroscientist’s Journey From Materialism to Beyond (EP.221)

Mona Sobhani, Ph.D. is a cognitive neuroscientist, researcher, and author. In 2022 she published her first book, Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe, which documents her “transformation from diehard materialist to open-minded spiritual seeker.” Mona joins the show to discuss blowing open the box of materialism, why anecdotes are scientifically underrated, what she learned from studying decades of research into psi-phenomena, how q

Jun 20, 2024 • 1:22:22

Ellen Fishbein — Make Art, Not Noise (EP. 220)

Ellen Fishbein — Make Art, Not Noise (EP. 220)

Described by David Perell as “like Rick Rubin for writing,” Ellen Fishbein is an author, writing coach and founder of Altamira Studio, an independent publisher specializing in short-form books. She joins the show to discuss how traditional publishing disrespects intelligent readers, her advice for aspiring authors, what she’s learned from Shakespeare’s sonnets, and MUCH more! Important Links: Altamira Studio Writing.coach Muse By Mail Ellen’s Website Ellen’s Twitter Show Notes: The Caves of

Jun 13, 2024 • 1:34:35

John A. Paulos — Avoiding Innumeracy (EP. 219)

John A. Paulos — Avoiding Innumeracy (EP. 219)

Professor, Mathematician and Writer John A. Paulos joins the show to discuss math education, the power of puzzles, cognitive biases, and MUCH more! Important Links: John’s Website John’s Twitter Show Notes: Why Do People Hate Math? The Power of Posing Problems with Counterintuitive or Shocking Results Using Everyday Examples to Understand Math Concepts Systems Designed to Take Advantage of Innumeracy People’s Ignorance of Randomness and Random Samples The Strange Power of Anchoring Bias Trade

Jun 6, 2024 • 1:06:44

Chris Wilcha — Flipside (EP.218)

Chris Wilcha — Flipside (EP.218)

Chris Wilcha is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and commercial director. His latest film, Flipside, which is co-executive produced by Jim and presented in association with Infinite Films (among others), opens in select US theaters tomorrow (May 31st, 2024). An ode to creative failure, abandoned projects, and rekindled passion, Flipside premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews. Here’s the full description: “When filmmaker Chris Wilcha revisits the record

May 30, 2024 • 1:16:17

Bridget Phetasy — Comedy is Dead, Long Live Comedy (EP.217)

Bridget Phetasy — Comedy is Dead, Long Live Comedy (EP.217)

“PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns.” Bridget Phetasy is an entrepreneur, writer, podcast host, political commentator, burgeoning media mogul, and standup comedian. Over the past few years, her media company - Phetasy - has become an outlet for 100s of hours of social commentary filtered through her sharp and spiky worldview. She joins the show to discuss the comedic temperature in America today; the role of comedy in contemporary s

May 23, 2024 • 1:41:22

Porter Braswell — Building the Future of Leadership (EP.216)

Porter Braswell — Building the Future of Leadership (EP.216)

Porter Braswell is the Founder and CEO of 2045 Studio, an exclusive network for accomplished professionals of color. Porter is also the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the career advancement platform Jopwell, the host of the Harvard Business Review podcast Race at Work, and the author of two books, including 2019’s Let Them See You. Porter joins the show to discuss how 2045 Studio is harnessing community to empower professionals of color to succeed, how to establish trust within a communi

May 16, 2024 • 1:09:01

Grant Mitchell — The Potential of AI Drug Repurposing

Grant Mitchell — The Potential of AI Drug Repurposing

Grant Mitchell is a seasoned entrepreneur, operator, and investor in the areas of health, technology, and machine learning. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Every Cure, where he uses AI to research rare diseases and conduct drug repurposing. Grant joins the show to discuss the use of AI in rare drug research, the role of translational scientists, neglected knowledge, and MUCH MORE! Important Links: Every Cure Website Dr. Grant’s Twitter Dr. Grant’s LinkedIn Show Notes: The Organizati

May 9, 2024 • 1:05:22

Jimmy Soni — The Courage of Creative Risk (EP.214)

Jimmy Soni — The Courage of Creative Risk (EP.214)

Author and friend-of-the-show Jimmy Soni returns to discuss the future of publishing, the changing world of book marketing, the courage of creative risk, and MUCH more! Important Links: Jimmy’s website Jimmy’s Twitter The Great Reshuffle Show Notes: Why Traditional Publishing is in Stasis A Case of Broken Incentives The Changing World of Book Marketing & the Case for Patience Talent Spotting & Creative Risk The Challenge of Self-Publishing Experiment, Experiment, Experiment Taylor Swift, Mic

May 2, 2024 • 1:14:18

Arjun Khemani — The Hunt for Better Problems (EP. 213)

Arjun Khemani — The Hunt for Better Problems (EP. 213)

Arjun Khemani is a 17-year-old writer and podcaster who dropped out of high school to help lead support at Airchat, the social network co-founded by Naval Ravikant. As the host of the Arjun Khemani podcast, Arjun has spoken to a wide range of guests including David Deutsch, David Perell and Naval Ravikant. His Substack, Progress Good, “serves as a defense against the anti-Enlightenment tradition, exploring progress, rationality, and optimism.” Arjun joins the show to discuss why education should

Apr 25, 2024 • 1:15:32

Eddy Elfenbein — On Crossing Wall Street (EP. 212)

Eddy Elfenbein — On Crossing Wall Street (EP. 212)

Eddy Elfenbein is an OG finance blogger, ETF manager, and FinTwit legend, with over 25 years of experience working in and around Wall Street. Eddy joins the show to discuss the story behind his longtime blog - Crossing Wall Street (CWS), the origins of his famous Buy List, his ETF journey, his philosophy as an investor, and much more! Important Links: Eddy’s Twitter Eddy’s Blog (Crossing Wall Street) Eddy’s Substack The Myth of 1926 Show Notes: Origins of a Wall Street Blogger Bypassing the G

Apr 18, 2024 • 1:04:27

Anna Gát — We Digress (EP. 211)

Anna Gát — We Digress (EP. 211)

Friend-of-the-show Anna Gát returns to discuss… well… pretty much everything! On April 13th, O’Shaughnessy Ventures and Interintellect are co-hosting a Future of Publishing event at the beautiful Pratt Mansion in NYC. We’re bringing together established publishers, online writers, new publishing houses, journalists, technologists, authors and more to rethink and reimagine how ideas are spread in our changing world. Confirmed speakers include Coleman Hughes, Tara Isabella Burton, Tamara Winter,

Apr 10, 2024 • 1:20:39

Visakan Veerasamy —  Expanding Our Possibility-Space (EP. 210)

Visakan Veerasamy — Expanding Our Possibility-Space (EP. 210)

The inimitable Visakan Veerasamy returns for a characteristically wide-ranging discussion… Important Links: Visa's Website Visa's Twitter  Visa's Youtube Visa’s Previous Episode Visa’s Post-Episode Thread Show Notes: Life as a Dad A Conversation With David Deutsch Change, Courage, Curiosity & Creativity Possibility Space & the Problem of Wretchedness A Good Blog Post Can Change the World The Outdated Language of Counterculture Colliding Our Reality Tunnels Imperfection Breeds Creativity We A

Apr 4, 2024 • 1:47:36

Brendan McCord — AI and the Philosophy of Technology

Brendan McCord — AI and the Philosophy of Technology

Brendan McCord is the founder of Cosmos Institute — a non-profit dedicated to exploring the intersection of AI and philosophy. Brendan joins the show to discuss Cosmos’ origins, the pursuit of philosophy as a technologist, the different schools of thought in AI, complex adaptive systems and MUCH more! Important Links: Brendan McCord’s Reading List Cosmos Institute Substack Brendan’s Twitter Show Notes: The Genesis of the Cosmos Institute Philosophy as a Quixotic Pursuit The Man of the System

Mar 28, 2024 • 1:38:39

Alex Komoroske — Complex Adaptivity All The Way Down (EP. 208)

Alex Komoroske — Complex Adaptivity All The Way Down (EP. 208)

Alex Komoroske has spent his career studying, writing about, and working in complex adaptive systems. He has published multiple essays on topics like Schelling points in organizations, why debate should be collaborative, and how to ensure resilient growth in harsh environments. Alex has also worked as a product manager and in corporate strategy at Google and Stripe. Alex joins the show to discuss how to escape busyness, why heroism is overrated, the different types of magic, and MUCH more! Impor

Mar 21, 2024 • 1:26:28

Cedric Chin — Accelerating Business Expertise (EP. 207)

Cedric Chin — Accelerating Business Expertise (EP. 207)

Cedric Chin is a writer, researcher and operator whose Commoncog newsletter is dedicated to finding useful, practical ways to accelerate business expertise. He joins us to discuss some of the most potentially transformative concepts he’s uncovered, from the business expertise triad to naturalistic decision making. Important Links: Cedric’s Website (Commoncog) Are You Ready for the Great Reshuffle? The Naturalistic Decision Making Podcast Wisdom Unleashed Show Notes: Commoncog’s Rabbit-Holin

Mar 14, 2024 • 1:26:56

Devon Eriksen — Theft of Fire (EP. 206)

Devon Eriksen — Theft of Fire (EP. 206)

Devon Eriksen always wanted to be a writer. As a child, he was persuaded to abandon his aspirations in favor of a career in software engineering. Two decades later, he retired to finally fulfil his ambition to write imaginative hard-science fiction in the vein of authors like Asimov, Heinlein and Niven. He self-published his first novel, Theft of Fire, last year to an excellent reception. Devon joins the show to discuss why his book incorporates alien technology, the role of patronage in the dig

Mar 7, 2024 • 1:26:46

Jacqueline Novogratz - Manifesto for a Moral Revolution

Jacqueline Novogratz - Manifesto for a Moral Revolution

Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder of Acumen, a nonprofit impact investment fund “changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders and ideas.” As well as founding Acumen in 2001, Jacqueline is a public speaker and best-selling author. She also sits on multiple philanthropic boards. Her latest book Manifesto for a Moral Revolution, “reveals 12 leadership practices for anyone eager to build a better world.” Jacqueline joins us to discuss how to create a high-trust soc

Feb 29, 2024 • 1:15:12

Rupert Sheldrake — On Scientism, Morphic Resonance and the Extended Mind (EP. 204)

Rupert Sheldrake — On Scientism, Morphic Resonance and the Extended Mind (EP. 204)

Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author of 9 books and over 100 scientific papers. A critic of what he sees as the scientific establishment’s dogmatic dedication to materialism, he is perhaps best known for his theory of “morphic resonance,” via which information and activity can be transferred across space and time. Rupert joins the show to discuss being branded a heretic, how to test for telepathy, his advice for young scientists, and MUCH more! Important Links: Rupert’s Website Rupert’s

Feb 22, 2024 • 1:07:24

Rob Henderson — Troubled (EP. 203)

Rob Henderson — Troubled (EP. 203)

Friend-of-the-show Rob Henderson returns to discuss his powerful, moving and important debut book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class (published TODAY). We discuss Rob’s experience of the American foster care and adoption system, the life-changing impact of the military, the rise of Luxury Beliefs, the benefits of standardized testing, and MUCH more. Important Links: Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class (Amazon) The SAT is a pathway to more coll

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:51:00

Alec Stapp — Progress is a Policy Choice (EP. 202)

Alec Stapp — Progress is a Policy Choice (EP. 202)

Alec Stapp is the co-founder of the Institute for Progress, a non-partisan innovation policy think tank aiming to “accelerate scientific, technological and industrial progress while safeguarding humanity’s future.” He joins the show to discuss how to achieve change in the age of lobbying, why bipartisanship is underrated, why US immigration policy is so slow-moving and MUCH more! Important Links: IFP’s Website Alec’s Twitter IFP’s Twitter Show Notes: Reimagining the Think Tank Progress is a

Feb 15, 2024 • 1:06:59

Rohit Krishnan — Demystifying AI

Rohit Krishnan — Demystifying AI

Essayist, tinkerer, and author Rohit Krishnan returns to discuss his book, Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers. Important Links: Strange Loop Canon (Rohit’s Substack) Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers Rohit’s Twitter Show Notes: Demystifying AI AI as a Fuzzy Processor Complexity & Determinism The Flash Crash Scenario Regulating AI Open Source, Closed Source & Big Brother Carving Through Bureaucracy Socially Adapting to AI Disruption The Centaur Model Integrat

Feb 8, 2024 • 1:26:37

Jim O’Shaughnessy — Turning the Tables

Jim O’Shaughnessy — Turning the Tables

For this milestone 200th (yes, TWO HUNDREDTH) episode of Infinite Loops, regular guest and Infinite Media head Liberty RPF joins writer & researcher Ed William to turn the tables on Jim O’Shaughnessy. Stay tuned for Jim’s dream podcast guests, his advice to parents, a diabolical spin on his trademark closing question, and MUCH more! Important Links: Infinite Loops Substack Show Notes: Episode One: Tequila With Ramp Capital Taking Inspiration From My Dinner With Andre Would the Show Be Dif

Feb 1, 2024 • 2:03:02

Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden — America is Open For Business

Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden — America is Open For Business

Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden are the founders of Plymouth Street, which guides talented individuals through the US immigration process. Its aim is to accelerate innovation through faster and more transparent immigration services. Minn & Lisa join the show to discuss the pitfalls of the current system, how Plymouth Street is injecting agency into the immigration process, the importance of storytelling, and MUCH more! Important Links: Plymouth Street Lisa’s LinkedIn Lisa’s Twitter Minn’s Linked

Jan 25, 2024 • 1:09:29

Alice Albrecht — On Creativity, Connection & Convergence

Alice Albrecht — On Creativity, Connection & Convergence

Alice Albrecht is the founder and CEO of re:collect, a company dedicated to “enhancing human intelligence by augmenting memory, perception, and synthesis utilizing AI.” Alice started her career in psychology and academia, obtaining a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Yale University. She joins the show to discuss how to become more creative, why she believes that nothing is true, how to boost evolution and MUCH more! Important Links: re:collect’s Website Alice’s Twitter Alice’s LinkedIn H

Jan 18, 2024 • 1:11:01

Guy Spier — Wealth, Wisdom & Enlightenment (EP.197)

Guy Spier — Wealth, Wisdom & Enlightenment (EP.197)

Guy Spier runs the Aquamarine Fund, an “investment partnership closely modeled on the original Buffet Partnerships.” He is also a podcast host, YouTube creator, author of The Education of a Value Investor and the host of the annual investment gathering VALUEx. He describes his life’s project as “a quest for wealth, wisdom and enlightenment.” Guy joins the show to discuss the differences between Switzerland and the US, how to unlock the British class system, what he learned from Warren Buffett,

Jan 11, 2024 • 2:03:30

Jared Dillian — How To Live a Stress-Free Financial Life (EP.196)

Jared Dillian — How To Live a Stress-Free Financial Life (EP.196)

Jared Dillian is a writer, strategist, financial expert, public speaker, and author of four books, including No Worries: How To Live a Stress-Free Financial Life (out this month!). He joins us to discuss why you should never loan money to your friends or family, why the FIRE movement is a fast track to a miserable life, the hidden costs of being cheap, and MUCH more! Important Links: No Worries: How To Live a Stress-Free Financial Life Jared’s Website Jared’s Twitter Daily Dirtnap We’re

Jan 4, 2024 • 1:04:18

George Mack — The Game of Life

George Mack — The Game of Life

Writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and master of mental models, George Mark, returns to discuss the top 0.1% of ideas he’s ever come across, from treating life as a video game to spotting high-agency individuals. Important Links: George’s Twitter The Lindy Library Roy: A Life Well Lived(Rick and Morty) How to Spot High Agency People The Mack Meditation What is ignored by the media — but will be studied by historians? The Early-Late Razor Show Notes: Treating Life as a Video Game Finding the Imp

Dec 28, 2023 • 1:43:06

Eric Jorgenson — on Publishing, Progress & Reinventing the Playbook (EP.194)

Eric Jorgenson — on Publishing, Progress & Reinventing the Playbook (EP.194)

Eric Jorgenson is (deep breath) an author, investor, writer, podcast host, online course creator, and the CEO of Scribe Media (breathe out). He joins the show to discuss the death of the marketing department, the changing nature of business-to-creator economics, the most impactful thing he learned from Balaji, the future of the publishing industry, and MUCH more! Important Links: Website Twitter Fund Scribe Media Money 20/20 Talk The Thinker and The Prover Jimmy Soni & Liberty RPF — Unl

Dec 21, 2023 • 1:15:20

Arkady Kulik — Bridging Science & Entrepreneurship (EP.193)

Arkady Kulik — Bridging Science & Entrepreneurship (EP.193)

Arkady Kulik is a founding partner of rpv, a deep tech venture fund that aims to “drive tangible advancements in the well-being of humankind” by focusing on early, scientifically intensive ventures. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector as a C-level executive, a master’s degree in physics, and an MBA from INSEAD. Arkady joins the show to discuss how to evaluate a deep tech deal, why more scientists don’t become entrepreneurs, the ultimate goal of science, the two types of human mo

Dec 14, 2023 • 1:02:38

Alex Lieberman — On Voice, Unicorns & Intrinsic Motivation (EP.192)

Alex Lieberman — On Voice, Unicorns & Intrinsic Motivation (EP.192)

Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, the cofounder of Storyarb and the host of 60 Second Startup & Founder’s Journal. Alex joins the show to discuss why hiring a Voice Editor contributed to Morning Brew’s success, how to spot a writing unicorn, how he learned to follow his intrinsic motivation and MUCH more! Important Links: Alex’s Twitter Founder’s Journal Morning Brew The Great Reshuffle Will Storr on Infinite Loops The Best Stuff | Conscious Leader

Dec 7, 2023 • 1:30:52

Venkatesh Rao & Tim Beiko — The Summer of Protocols

Venkatesh Rao & Tim Beiko — The Summer of Protocols

Tim Beiko, who runs the core protocol meetings for Ethereum, teams up with writer and consultant Venkatesh Rao to discuss their “Summer of Protocols” research program. This initiative brought together 33 researchers with a wide range of expertise to investigate protocols across several domains. Join us for an in-depth exploration of protocols: understanding what they are, their importance, why they can go wrong, and much more! Important Links: Summer of Protocols Protocolized Newsletter Venk

Nov 30, 2023 • 1:29:08

Will Schoder — On Curation, Consumption & Compression (EP.190)

Will Schoder — On Curation, Consumption & Compression (EP.190)

Will Schoder is a video essayist who explores a diverse range of topics including psychology, meaning, re-enchantment, metamodernism, mortality, and satire. Initially known for his short-form videos, his latest series is a trilogy of fascinating long-form deep dives into the nature, foundations, and secrets of happiness. Will joins the show to share his insights on the evolving significance of curation, the future of the creator economy, how to obtain deep happiness and MUCH more. Important Li

Nov 23, 2023 • 1:09:48

Ben Westhoff — Fentanyl, Inc. (EP.189)

Ben Westhoff — Fentanyl, Inc. (EP.189)

Ben Westhoff is a best-selling investigative journalist focusing on culture, drugs, and poverty. Ben’s book Fentanyl, Inc.: How Rogue Chemists Created the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Epidemic was the culmination of a four-year investigation into the worst drug crisis in American history, an investigation that included Ben making an undercover visit to Chinese drug factories. His latest book, Little Brother: Love, Tragedy, and My Search for Truth tells the story of Ben’s search for his little b

Nov 16, 2023 • 1:02:33

Roon — On Shape Rotators, AGI & Tenet (EP.188)

Roon — On Shape Rotators, AGI & Tenet (EP.188)

AI researcher, memelord extraordinaire, and techno-optimist Roon joins the show to discuss coming up with the shape rotator vs. wordcel meme, what an AGI world could become, and why Tenet is Christopher Nolan’s best movie. Important Links: Roon’s Twitter Roon’s Substack AGI Futures Show Notes: Shape Rotators Vs. Wordcels Why AGI is Possible AI in Science Fiction AGI Future #1: Neuralink Third Impact AGI Future #2: Simulation Theory AGI Future #3: Dumb Matter AGI Future #4: Balrog Awakened

Nov 9, 2023 • 1:05:34

Katherine Dee — On Attention, Astroturfing and the Nostalgia Trap (EP.187)

Katherine Dee — On Attention, Astroturfing and the Nostalgia Trap (EP.187)

Katherine Dee is a writer, journalist, and internet culture reporter. A contributor to publications such as UnHerd, Tablet, and Blaze Media, she is also the proprietor of the Default Wisdom Substack, where she writes about a wide range of topics, including internet history and culture, digital communities, millennial nostalgia, and online fandom. Katherine joins the show to discuss why you’re never leaving Twitter, how to escape the nostalgia trap, whether it’s possible to heal our attention sp

Nov 2, 2023 • 51:08

Derek Sivers (Part Two) — Just Do The Thing [BONUS EPISODE] (EP.186)

Derek Sivers (Part Two) — Just Do The Thing [BONUS EPISODE] (EP.186)

The inimitable Derek Sivers returns for Part Two of our conversation. Important Links: Part One Website Twitter Still Too Soon to Tell & Other Songs Tech Independence Show Notes: Curiosity Starts With Dissatisfaction Defining Things By Their Opposites Counterbalancing Our Biases How To Reframe Your Problems Still Too Soon To Tell Alternate Pasts & Alternate Futures The Choice You Commit To Is The Best Choice Just Do The Thing What Next? Derek As Emperor Of The World MORE! Books Mentione

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:14:11

Derek Sivers (Part One) — How to Become a Picasso [BONUS EPISODE] (EP.185)

Derek Sivers (Part One) — How to Become a Picasso [BONUS EPISODE] (EP.185)

Over the years, Derek Sivers has been a musician, circus performer, computer programmer, author, public speaker, and entrepreneur. In the 2000s, he sold his business, CD Baby, for $22 million and gave the proceeds to charity. Derek has optimized his life “for creating and learning” and spends as much of his time as he can (often 12 hours a day, 6 days a week) passionately pursuing his interests. Known for his ability to compress complex ideas into succinct insights, he has written four books a

Oct 24, 2023 • 1:08:02

John Fio — The Wizard & The Warrior (EP.184)

John Fio — The Wizard & The Warrior (EP.184)

John Fio is an inventor and entrepreneur who has bootstrapped four products that have collectively generated hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue. He joins the show to discuss why ideas are harder than execution, what he learned from being Justin Bieber’s intern, what most people get wrong about Kanye West, why magic is real, and what the success of Barbie and Taylor Swift can tell us about the future.  Enjoy! Important Links: Twitter LinkedIn MoonPals Fio Creations Show Notes: F

Oct 19, 2023 • 1:21:06

James Pethokoukis — The Conservative Futurist (EP.183)

James Pethokoukis — The Conservative Futurist (EP.183)

James Pethokoukis is a policy analyst, official CNBC contributor, and Dewitt Wallace Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He is also the creator and writer of the Faster, Please! newsletter, which is dedicated to “discovering, creating, and inventing a better world through technological innovation, economic growth, and pro-progress culture.” James joins the show to discuss his new book, The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised. Important Links: Faster

Oct 12, 2023 • 1:04:26

Bojan Tunguz — From Physicist to Grandmaster (EP.182)

Bojan Tunguz — From Physicist to Grandmaster (EP.182)

Bojan Tunguz is a senior systems software engineer at NVIDIA, quadruple Kaggle grandmaster, former top 10 Amazon reviewer, and former physicist. He joins the show to discuss the problems that LLMs can’t solve, the speed of AI progress, why he homeschools his kids, how to win Twitter, and more! Important Links: Twitter Substack 40 AI Use Cases Show Notes: Becoming a Kaggle Grandmaster Hyper-Competitive Learning From Physics to Data Science How Natural Language Processing Has Evolved The P

Oct 5, 2023 • 56:35

Julie Fredrickson — “Circumstances change. Humanity doesn't. Plan accordingly.” (EP.181)

Julie Fredrickson — “Circumstances change. Humanity doesn't. Plan accordingly.” (EP.181)

Julie Fredrickson is a former founder and the Managing Partner of Chaotic Capital, an “early stage fund for companies that adapt our lives and systems to the opportunities that chaos brings.” She joins the show to discuss the Great Weirding, becoming a playable character, how the market provides a muse, the power of preparation, and more! Important Links: Website Twitter LinkedIn Chaotic Capital The Great Weirding; by Venkatesh Rao The Thinker and The Prover Show Notes: Julie’s Origin Story

Sep 28, 2023 • 1:21:57

Danny Miranda — Attracted to the Light (EP.180)

Danny Miranda — Attracted to the Light (EP.180)

Danny Miranda’s ambition is to sell out Madison Square Gardens for a live edition of his podcast. Now, on episode 402 (and counting), he is getting closer to that goal every week. He joins the show to discuss the art of interviewing, why he’s attracted to the light, his favorite questions, and more. Important Links: Danny’s Twitter Danny’s Website Wisdom Unleashed Show Notes: Fancy a phone call? The power of human interaction What Danny has learned from 397 podcasts The Art of Interviewin

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:05:50

Dror Poleg — The Future of Work

Dror Poleg — The Future of Work

Dror Poleg is an author, speaker, and researcher investigating technology’s impact on the way people work, live, and invest. He joins us to discuss the relationship between AI and remote work, how cities are going to change, the internet’s role as a matching engine, and MUCH more! Important Links: Dror’s Website Dror’s Twitter Our Great Reshuffle Series The Once and Future Liberalism; by Walter Russell Mead The Great Online Game; by Packy McCormick Show Notes: The relationship between A

Sep 14, 2023 • 1:34:49

Trung Phan & Rob Henderson — Apocalypse Now (EP.178)

Trung Phan & Rob Henderson — Apocalypse Now (EP.178)

Our previous episode with Trung & Rob included the bombshell reveal that Rob had never watched Apocalypse Now. Nearly one year later, Rob and Trung make their triumphant return to the show to discuss the themes of the film, the lessons aspiring creators can draw from its troubled production history, the role of the Vietnam War in American cinema, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Rob’s Substack Rob’s Twitter Trung’s Substack Trung’s Twitter Our previous episode with Trung & Rob Show

Sep 7, 2023 • 1:11:00

Frederik Gieschen — On Agility, Agreeableness, Alchemy & the Arena

Frederik Gieschen — On Agility, Agreeableness, Alchemy & the Arena

"Who is America’s best-known banker? That would be Jamie Dimon. But who is the richest? That would be Andy Beal, with an estimated net worth of $9 billion." Friend-of-the-show Frederik Gieschen joins us for an impromptu conversation about his article on the life and work of Andy Beal, the richest banker in America. Important Links: High Roller: Lessons from America’s Richest Banker Frederik’s Twitter Frederik’s Substack Frederik’s previous episode The Internet Contrarian Show Notes: The A

Aug 31, 2023 • 1:14:21

Dr. Julie Gurner — Ultra Successful (EP.176)

Dr. Julie Gurner — Ultra Successful (EP.176)

Dr. Julie Gurner is a doctor of psychology and executive performance coach to top percentile executives, primarily in finance and technology. She is also the proprietor of the Ultra Successful newsletter, which delivers a weekly challenge pulled from global business leaders and designed to ”help you unleash your power.” Dr. Gurner joins the show to discuss the merits of being unreasonable, why your business should not be your identity, why niceness is overrated, and more! Important Links: Subs

Aug 24, 2023 • 1:19:35

Todd Goodwin — “Revelation is not Resolution” (EP.175)

Todd Goodwin — “Revelation is not Resolution” (EP.175)

Board Certified hypnotist & Goodwin Hypnosis founder Todd Goodwin joins us for his second appearance to discuss why we should treat the mind like a garden, why revelation is not the same as resolution, why labels can be counterproductive, and much more! Important Links: Goodwin Hypnosis Goodwin Hypnosis’ YouTube Todd’s first episode Luca Dellanna’s episode Our episode on Dr John Sarno Show Notes: Treating the symptoms vs treating the cause Gardening the mind “Revelation is n

Aug 17, 2023 • 1:16:30

Luca Dellanna — On Survival, Signals & Success (EP.174)

Luca Dellanna — On Survival, Signals & Success (EP.174)

Why is hard work a form of laziness? Why should we be wary of short-term success? How can imagining parallel worlds help us make better decisions? Author, management advisor, and researcher Luca Dellanna joins us to discuss these questions and more! Important Links: Luca’s Website Luca’s Twitter Show Notes: Ergodicity: survival is king Why sample size matters The two types of competitors Teaching by signaling The parallel worlds approach to decision-making Racing to the bottom

Aug 10, 2023 • 1:16:33

Jack Butcher — Reality is the Boss (EP.173)

Jack Butcher — Reality is the Boss (EP.173)

Designer, entrepreneur and Visualize Value founder Jack Butcher joins us for his second appearance on the show to discuss how to get closer to reality, the differences between the US & the UK, whether vision can be taught, and MUCH more! Important Links: Jack’s Twitter Visualize Value Jack’s first appearance on the show How to Get Rich The Great Reshuffle Show Notes: Jack’s origin story Productizing Visualize Value Ideas vs experience Fighting fear with experience Differences between the

Aug 3, 2023 • 1:29:17

Dan Runcie — The Future of Music (EP.172)

Dan Runcie — The Future of Music (EP.172)

Dan Runcie is the Founder of Trapital, a company focused on music, media, and entertainment. Trapital’s output includes a podcast, weekly newsletter, and deep-dive essays breaking down trends in the music industry. Dan joins us for his second appearance on the show to discuss how AI will transform the music industry, whether the age of the superstar is over, how artists become billionaires, and MUCH more! Important Links: Dan’s Twitter Trapital Dan’s first appearance on the show Show Notes:

Jul 27, 2023 • 1:22:13

Dr. William Zeng — Towards a Quantum Future (EP.171)

Dr. William Zeng — Towards a Quantum Future (EP.171)

Dr. William Zeng is founder and President of the Unitary Fund, a non-profit dedicated to developing the quantum ecosystem to benefit the most people. He previously led initial development of Rigetti Computing’s quantum cloud platform, and is co-inventor of the Quil quantum instruction language. He was named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 in the Science category for his work on quantum computing. Dr. William was one of the first recipients of an O’Shaughnessy Fellowship, which is a one-year program for

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:03:33

Jack Raines — The Authentic Path (EP.170)

Jack Raines — The Authentic Path (EP.170)

Jack Raines is an online writer and LinkedIn provocateur, whose newsletter Young Money has already amassed 30,000 readers. Jack joins the show to discuss the importance of travel, the upsides of authenticity, risk, luck, and much, much more! Important Links: Jack's Twitter Young Money Show Notes: Jack’s origin story Optionality and opportunity costs Hostel hopping The healthy life Grindset and hustle culture LinkedIn pranks Slamming the door on opportunities Work culture and the Great Res

Jul 13, 2023 • 1:12:05

Richard Craib — How to Open Source Finance (EP.169)

Richard Craib — How to Open Source Finance (EP.169)

Richard Craib is the Founder & CEO of Numerai, a new kind of hedge fund where data scientists around the world collaborate to predict equity returns using artificial intelligence. Richard joins the show to discuss Numerai’s origins, how it embraces the spirit of open source, why it has its own cryptocurrency and MUCH more! Important Links: Numerai Richard’s Twitter Show Notes: The genesis of Numerai How and why Numerai gives away its dataset Getting users to put skin in the game How Numerai

Jul 6, 2023 • 58:06

Brian Roemmele - The Wisdom Keeper (EP.168)

Brian Roemmele - The Wisdom Keeper (EP.168)

The scientist, researcher, analyst, connector, thinker, and doer Brian Roemmele joins us for his second Infinite Loops appearance to discuss the decline of wisdom and how we can save it, why LLMs are the modern version of Plato’s cave, we need locally run AI models and MUCH more! Important Links: Brian’s Twitter ReadMultiplex.com 40 AI Use Cases: How Many Did You Know About? Brian’s first Infinite Loops appearance Show Notes: Why LLMs are the modern version of Plato’s cave AI as Promethea

Jun 29, 2023 • 2:11:27

Dr. Pippa Malmgren — Why Leadership Has Gone Wrong (EP.167)

Dr. Pippa Malmgren — Why Leadership Has Gone Wrong (EP.167)

Dr. Pippa Malmgren is an economist, founder, keynote speaker & award-winning author. She served President George W. Bush as Special Assistant to the President and on the National Economic Council. She was responsible for financial market issues during the Enron crisis, and was responsible for assessing terrorism risks to the economy after 9/11. She has also advised the US Cabinet. Dr. Pippa’s most recent book, the Infinite Leader, won the International Press Award for the Best Book on Leadersh

Jun 22, 2023 • 1:13:31

Ethan Mollick — How AI Changes Everything (EP.165)

Ethan Mollick — How AI Changes Everything (EP.165)

Ethan Mollick is an Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship. He also leads Wharton Interactive, an effort to democratize education using games, simulations, and AI. When Ethan started his Substack One Useful Thing in November last year, he was planning on writing about a different management paper every post. Then, in Ethan’s words, the arrival of ChatGPT turned him from “an AI-skeptic to an AI-be

Jun 15, 2023 • 53:47

Chen Qiufan — AI 2041: 10 Visions of Our Future (EP.164)

Chen Qiufan — AI 2041: 10 Visions of Our Future (EP.164)

Chen Qiufan (AKA Stanley Chan) is an award-winning science fiction writer, screenwriter, creative producer, and columnist. He is the president of the World Chinese Science Fiction Association and the founder of the content development studio Thema Mundi.     Chen joins the show to discuss his latest novel, AI 2041: Ten Visions for the Future, which he co-wrote with former Google China president Kai-Fu Lee.     Part science fiction, part science forecasting, over ten short stories AI 2041 imagine

Jun 8, 2023 • 1:13:30

Todd Goodwin — Hypnosis: Separating Myth From Reality (EP.163)

Todd Goodwin — Hypnosis: Separating Myth From Reality (EP.163)

Todd Goodwin is the founder of Goodwin Hypnosis, a hypnosis center based in North Carolina. He is a Board Certified Fellow of the National Guild of Hypnotists, a designation earned by only one in every 500 hypnotists. As well as working with thousands of clients since opening Goodwin Hypnosis in 2007, Todd has co-facilitated hypnosis certification courses, created a book and accompanying 30-day hypnosis system designed to stop people from smoking, and given numerous presentations on hypnosis to

Jun 1, 2023 • 1:05:57

Nat & Martha Sharpe — The Conflict between Agency & Community (EP.163)

Nat & Martha Sharpe — The Conflict between Agency & Community (EP.163)

Nat & Martha Sharpe have been a creative team for over a decade. Nat was a film school graduate and Martha a storytelling enthusiast. They fell in love while filming a musical parody of "Beowulf" with their friends. After another comedy and two documentaries, they started having children. Focus shifted from art to survival. Together, they learned to code, got off food stamps, and traveled around America in an RV. Today, Nat and Martha homeschool their 5 kids and are eager to explore alternative

May 30, 2023 • 1:14:30

Jason Crawford — The Roots of Progress (EP.162)

Jason Crawford — The Roots of Progress (EP.162)

Jason Crawford is the founder & president of The Roots of Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century. Jason has written well over 100 essays on the history of technology and the philosophy of progress, and given numerous talks and interviews on the same. He joins the show to discuss whether humans deserve progress, how to make progress cool, the two types of optimism, and more! Important Links: The Roots of Progress Jason’s Website Jaso

May 25, 2023 • 1:12:03

David Pinsof — Everything is Bullshit (EP.161)

David Pinsof — Everything is Bullshit (EP.161)

David Pinsof is an evolutionary social scientist and a co-creator of the game Cards Against Humanity. He holds a PhD in Psychology from UCLA, where he studied the evolutionary origins of political bullshit, and has written a handful of academic papers, one of which has been cited 152 times and another of which was quoted in the New York Times.     David is the author of the ‘Everything Is Bullshit’ Substack, which aims to poke holes in the stories we tell ourselves. He joins the show to discus

May 18, 2023 • 1:06:47

Dylan O’Sullivan — Essayful (EP.160)

Dylan O’Sullivan — Essayful (EP.160)

Dylan O’Sullivan is a writer and media specialist based in Cork, Ireland. Dylan’s work has been published in magazines such as The Spectator and Areo. He is also the creator of Essayful, a Substack dedicated to becoming “a new home for writing.” Following his participation in David Perell’s Write of Passage course last year, Dylan joined us as an intern at O’Shaughnessy Ventures. He joins the show to discuss the problem with traditional education, the blurry border between fiction & nonfictio

May 16, 2023 • 57:10

John Sills — The Human Experience (EP.159)

John Sills — The Human Experience (EP.159)

After starting his career on a market stall in Essex, John Sills has spent the last twenty-five years working to make the world a better place for customers. John is the Managing Partner at the customer-led growth company The Foundation, and his writing has also been featured in publications such as The Guardian and Management Today. He joins the show to discuss his thought-provoking and timely new book The Human Experience: How to make life better for your customers and create a more successfu

May 11, 2023 • 1:19:42

Billy Oppenheimer — On Curiosity, Creativity & Conceptual Ancestors (EP.158)

Billy Oppenheimer — On Curiosity, Creativity & Conceptual Ancestors (EP.158)

Billy Oppenheimer is a researcher for Ryan Holiday. He is also known for his viral long-form tweets and Six at 6 on Sunday newsletter. Billy is insatiably curious. He is a master at drawing lessons from anecdotes from the worlds of sports, music, comedy, business, and more. He joins the show to discuss how to cultivate good taste, whether everything is a remix, why he learns through introjection, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Six at 6 on Sunday Billy’s Twitter Billy’s website Our

May 4, 2023 • 1:02:39

Jimmy Soni & Liberty RPF — Unleashing the Future of Publishing (EP.157)

Jimmy Soni & Liberty RPF — Unleashing the Future of Publishing (EP.157)

Friend-of-the-show (and new O’Shaughnessy Ventures team member) Liberty RPF joins Jim and fellow friend-of-the-show Jimmy Soni to discuss the current state of the publishing industry and the new opportunities emerging for current and aspiring authors. Important Links: Jimmy’s Website Jimmy’s Twitter Liberty’s Newsletter Liberty’s Twitter 10 Reasons Why I’m Publishing My Next Book on Substack Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time Show Notes: How has the publishing industry changed? Reinventing th

Apr 27, 2023 • 1:24:26

Alex Danco — On Self-Delusion, Sancho Panza, Safe Words & Seinfeld (EP.156)

Alex Danco — On Self-Delusion, Sancho Panza, Safe Words & Seinfeld (EP.156)

Alex Danco returns for his seventh (yes, SEVENTH) appearance on Infinite Loops to discuss, as usual, pretty much everything other than the topics we had prepared in advance. This week, we discuss: The two types of lawyers, what Alex learned from reading Don Quixote, Elon the Reply Guy, the psychology of Seinfeld, the best Wall Street Movies, and much more. Important Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco Website: https://alexdanco.com/ Newsletter: https://danco.substack.com/ Show Not

Apr 20, 2023 • 48:07

Gurwinder Bhogal — Certainty is the Death of Thought (EP.155)

Gurwinder Bhogal — Certainty is the Death of Thought (EP.155)

Gurwinder Bhogal is a writer and programmer who writes about the myriad ways in which technology and psychology conspire to fool us and how we can withstand the covert assault on our senses. Gurwinder is known for his epic Twitter ‘Megathreads’ which set out a series of powerful concepts for understanding the world. He joins the show to discuss our tendency to narrativize information, how to overcome the bandwidth tax, why Wikipedia is the world’s largest source of misinformation, and MUCH mor

Apr 13, 2023 • 1:21:03

Ed Latimore — The Difference Between Being Liked and Being Respected (EP.154)

Ed Latimore — The Difference Between Being Liked and Being Respected (EP.154)

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Ed Latimore back for his second Infinite Loops appearance. Ed is a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, competitive chess player, Physics graduate, father, and husband. He joins us to discuss stoicism, progress & pain, demonstrating authenticity, being liked vs. being respected, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Ed’s Twitter Ed’s website Ed’s Substack Ed’s first Infinite Loops appearance Show Notes: New child; new house; ne

Apr 6, 2023 • 1:16:55

Edward Rooster — I Did My Best. I Gave My All. I Was Here. (EP.153)

Edward Rooster — I Did My Best. I Gave My All. I Was Here. (EP.153)

Edward Rooster is one of our favourite writers. His themes include the future, mythology, time and history. He has written two books, Box of Stars and Harvest, and he is currently working on a third. Edward joins the show to discuss embracing uncertainty, avoiding becoming Icarus, unsticking yourself from time, and MUCH more! Important Links: Edward’s Mirror Edward’s Substack Edward’s Typeshare Edward’s Twitter The Days Dad Started Over Leaving Eternity’s Parking Lot You Do Not Have to B

Mar 30, 2023 • 1:26:58

Venkatesh Rao — The Art of Gig (EP.152)

Venkatesh Rao — The Art of Gig (EP.152)

Venkatesh Rao is a writer, consultant, and author. He has been writing about indie consulting for years and has recently published The Art of Gig, Volumes 1 & 2, which together take an in-depth look at the gig economy. Venkatesh joins the show to discuss tragic luck, becoming slightly nonsensical, the advantages of mediocrity, and a whole lot more! Important Links: Venkatesh's Website Venkatesh's Blog Venkatesh's Substack Venkatesh's Twitter The Art of Gig The Art of Gig: our synthesis Th

Mar 23, 2023 • 1:44:25

Ananyo Bhattacharya — John von Neumann: The Man from the Future (EP.151)

Ananyo Bhattacharya — John von Neumann: The Man from the Future (EP.151)

Ananyo Bhattacharya is the author of The Man from the Future: The Visionary Life of John von Neumann, a brilliant biography of one of the most prolific and influential scientists to have ever lived. He joins the show to discuss von Neumann’s contributions to quantum physics, game theory, the Manhattan Project, and much more! Important Links: Ananyo’s Twitter The Man from the Future Show Notes: How did John von Neumann even exist? Would von Neumann’s discoveries have happened without him? T

Mar 16, 2023 • 1:27:23

Michael Breitenbach — On Crypto, AI & Cynicism

Michael Breitenbach — On Crypto, AI & Cynicism

Michael Breitenbach is Senior Vice President within the Chief Investment Office at Bank of America Global Wealth and Investment Management, where he is responsible for leading development of quantitative infrastructure and machine learning models for evaluating both internally and externally covered investment offerings. He is also the man behind an extremely popular anonymous Twitter account that many of you will be familiar with (see if you can guess which one…) Michael joins the show to dis

Mar 9, 2023 • 50:58

Visakan Veerasamy - On Creativity, Introspection & Being a Good Reply Guy  (EP.149)

Visakan Veerasamy - On Creativity, Introspection & Being a Good Reply Guy (EP.149)

Visakan Veerasamy is a prolific thinker, writer & creator. As well as being the author of the books ‘Introspect’ and ‘Friendly Ambitious Nerd’, he is known for weaving huge, interconnected Twitter threads and for his mission to build “the greatest social graph of friendly, ambitious nerds that the world has ever seen.” Important Links: Visa's Website Visa's Twitter  Visa's Youtube Show Notes: The origins of Friendly Ambitious Nerd “The most heroic thing you can do is not hate yourself” Co

Mar 2, 2023 • 1:34:17

David Senra & Liberty RPF — Unleashing the Scenius (EP.148)

David Senra & Liberty RPF — Unleashing the Scenius (EP.148)

Friends-of-the-show David Senra & Liberty RPF return for a characteristically wide-ranging conversation. Enjoy! Important Links Founders Podcast Founders on Colossus David’s Twitter Liberty’s Substack Liberty’s Twitter David Bowie Predicts the Impact of the Internet on Newsnight Show Notes: David’s lunch with Sam Zell Optimizing for freedom Information can build a fortune Persist, persist, persist Burning the ships Customising education Where are the Teddy Roosevelt’s of today? Embraci

Feb 23, 2023 • 1:45:41

Dwarkesh Patel — Podcasting, Talent & Innovation

Dwarkesh Patel — Podcasting, Talent & Innovation

Dwarkesh Patel is the host of The Lunar Society podcast, where he interviews scientists, historians, economists, intellectuals, & founders about their ideas. He also writes about tech, progress, talent, science, and the long-term over at his Substack. Dwarkesh has been described as “one of the best young podcasters alive”, and his Substack has been praised by the likes of Jeff Bezos, Paul Graham and Tyler Cowen. Important Links: The Lunar Society Dwarkesh’ Twitter The Mystery of the Miracle

Feb 16, 2023 • 1:35:41

David Ha — AI & Evolution: Learning to do More with Less (EP.146)

David Ha — AI & Evolution: Learning to do More with Less (EP.146)

David Ha is the Head of Strategy at Stability AI, and one of the top minds working in AI today. He previously worked as a research scientist in the Brain team at Google. David is particularly interested in evolution and complex systems, and his research explores how intelligence may emerge from limited resource constraints. He joins the show to discuss the advantages of open-source models, modelling AI as an emergent system, why large language models are bad at maths and MUCH more! Important L

Feb 9, 2023 • 56:17

Jesse Michels — American Alchemy

Jesse Michels — American Alchemy

Jesse Michels is an investor at Thiel Capital and the creator and host of ‘American Alchemy’, a Youtube channel dedicated to highlighting the most heretical thinkers and ideas of our time. He joins the show to discuss the transmission theory of consciousness, whether mushrooms are aliens, the reawakening of the Boomers and MUCH more! Important Links: American Alchemy Jesse’s Twitter Show Notes: The modern-day Robert Anton Wilson Why Jesse started American Alchemy The transmission theory of

Feb 2, 2023 • 1:14:33

Mark Nelson — Nuclear Power: Change the Memes, Change the Future (EP.144)

Mark Nelson — Nuclear Power: Change the Memes, Change the Future (EP.144)

Mark Nelson is the Managing Director of Radiant Energy Group, a consultancy which advises governments, nonprofits and industry about nuclear energy. He joins the show to discuss Chernobyl the memes vs Chernobyl the molecules, introducing nuclear festivals, adopting an abundance mindset, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Mark’s Twitter Radiant Energy Group Mark’s LinkedIn Show Notes: Why does the nuclear industry have a confidence problem? Electricity deaths vs nuclear deaths Chernoby

Jan 26, 2023 • 1:17:15

Sam McRoberts — The Grand Redesign

Sam McRoberts — The Grand Redesign

Author, CEO of VUDU Marketing and digital nomad Sam McRoberts returns for his second appearance on Infinite Loops. This week, Sam and Jim discuss Sam’s latest book ‘The Grand Redesign’. Part science-fiction, part operating manual for upgrading human OS, ‘The Grand Redesign’ touches on a number of recurring Infinite Loops themes, and is available for free online (see ‘Important Links’ section below). Important Links: The Grand Redesign Sam’s Twitter Sam’s Substack The Thinker and The Prover Ti

Jan 19, 2023 • 1:09:26

Cliff Asness — FTX, Hedge Funds and the Value Spread (EP.142)

Cliff Asness — FTX, Hedge Funds and the Value Spread (EP.142)

Cliff Asness is the Founder, Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer at AQR Capital Management. Prior to co-founding AQR Capital Management, he was a Managing Director and Director of Quantitative Research for the Asset Management Division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Cliff joins the show to discuss FTX, AMC , why hedge funds aren’t hedging, the role of index funds and a whole lot more. Important Links: Cliff’s Twitter Cliff’s Blog AQR Capital Management Do Hedge Funds Hedge? Show Not

Jan 12, 2023 • 1:03:28

Ben Tossell — Opportunities in AI

Ben Tossell — Opportunities in AI

Ben Tossell writes Ben’s Bites, a daily newsletter on AI that’s read by over 15,000 others from Google, a16z, Sequoia, Amazon, Meta and more. He previously founded Makerpad, a no-code education side which was acquired by Zapier in March 2021. Important Links: Ben’s Newsletter Ben’s Twitter Show Notes: Ben’s journey into AI The importance of ease of use How AI will impact our lives Ben’s hackathon Balancing originality and usefulness Why Ben is wary of providing strategic advice Achieving gr

Jan 5, 2023 • 1:12:08

O’Shaughnessy Ventures is Here (EP.140)

O’Shaughnessy Ventures is Here (EP.140)

We’ve landed. After 3 months of stealth mode, sneak-peeks, and surprise announcements, we have finally hit launch day. In this special episode of Infinite Loops, hosted by Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Jim chats through the rationale behind founding OSV, the positive impact he wants it to have on the world, and the ways you can get involved. Important Links: OSV’s Website Jim’s Twitter Show Notes: The origins of OSV Why OSV does not invest third parties’ money The story of Jim’s investment in St

Jan 1, 2023 • 1:05:47

Tom Morgan & Brett Andersen — Intimations of a New World Worldview

Tom Morgan & Brett Andersen — Intimations of a New World Worldview

Tom Morgan returns for his third appearance on Infinite Loops with Jim, Infinite Loops’ own Ed William and special guest Brett Andersen, an evolutionary psychology PhD student at the University of New Mexico. We discuss the implications of the ideas presented in Brett’s fantastic essay ‘Intimations of a New Worldview’, whether the rise of anti-heroes is a challenge to Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, the influence of conscious vs unconscious design, and much more. Important Links: Intimations of a

Dec 29, 2022 • 1:28:00

Brom Rector — Investing in Psychedelics

Brom Rector — Investing in Psychedelics

Brom Rector is the founder of Empath Ventures, a VC fund that in invests in early-stage psychedelics startups. Prior to founding Empath, Brom sent several years as a portfolio manager and quantitative researcher. Brom joins the show to discuss the current state of the psychedelics industry, the lessons learned founding a VC fund, the differences between psychedelics and cannabis, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Empath Ventures Brom’s LinkedIn Brom’s Twitter The Brom Podcast Show Not

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:09:59

Johnathan Bi — René Girard and the Philosophy of Innovation (EP.137)

Johnathan Bi — René Girard and the Philosophy of Innovation (EP.137)

Ahead of the release of the next episode of his lecture series on René Girard, Johnathan Bi returns for his second appearance on the show. He and Jim discuss Girard, prestige, innovation, AI, and much more. Enjoy! Important Links: Johnathan’s website Johnathan’s Twitter Johnathan’s lecture series with David Perell Our research note on Johnathan Johnathan’s first appearance on the show Show Notes: The Girardian notion of prestige What proof is there for mimesis? The difference between mimes

Dec 15, 2022 • 1:15:37

Rohit Krishnan — Unleashing Curiosity

Rohit Krishnan — Unleashing Curiosity

Rohit is a VC and essayist who writes fascinating, thought-provoking essays on complexity, progress, innovation and technology over at Strange Loop Canon. He joins the show for a second time to discuss the lessons learned from the FTX meltdown, why there isn’t a philosophy of business, creating an AI picture book, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Rohit’s Twitter Rohit’s Substack Our research note on Rohit Show Notes: What can VCs learn from FTX? FTX, hubris and good manners “Don’t le

Dec 8, 2022 • 1:46:29

Julia Bonafede — A Deep Dive into Deep Reinforcement Learning

Julia Bonafede — A Deep Dive into Deep Reinforcement Learning

Julia is the co-founder of Rosetta Analytics Inc, “an alternative asset manager that is pioneering the use of advanced artificial intelligence to build and actively manage liquid investment strategies.” Prior to co-founding Rosetta, Julia served as President of Wilshire Consulting and was a member of Wilshire’s Board of Directors and Consulting Investment Committee. Julia joins the show to take a deep dive into deep reinforcement learning and Rosetta’s pioneering work using AI as the basis of

Dec 1, 2022 • 1:05:15

Liberty RPF — On Creation and Curation (EP.134)

Liberty RPF — On Creation and Curation (EP.134)

Creator and curator Liberty RPF returns for his second appearance on Infinite Loops. He and Jim discuss the art of curation, the opportunities and risks of AI, the curse of creativity, the future of learning, and MUCH more!

Nov 24, 2022 • 1:35:18

Lulu Cheng Meservey — Going Direct: What Founders can learn from K-Pop, Crypto, and the Early Christians (EP.133)

Lulu Cheng Meservey — Going Direct: What Founders can learn from K-Pop, Crypto, and the Early Christians (EP.133)

Title:  Description: Lulu Cheng Meservey is the Chief Communications Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Activision Blizzard. She joins Infinite Loops to provide us with a masterclass in communications for startups. A must-listen for current and aspiring founders. Important Links:  • Lulu’s Twitter  • Lulu’s Substack Show Notes:  • Why people write hit pieces  • The insurgency framework  • How to access your audience’s neural real estate  • How to develop a spontane

Nov 17, 2022 • 1:26:27

Tinkered Thinking: White Mirror

Tinkered Thinking: White Mirror

“With enough curiosity, self-confidence is irrelevant.” Tinkered Thinking is a writer, artist, author and creator. He is also the worthy winner of our ‘White Mirror’ competition. His writing includes a series of ‘Lucilius Parables’, short stories dispersed throughout time and space designed to help readers reconceptualise their experience of being alive. He joined the show to discuss writing, technology, curiosity, optimism and MUCH more! Important Links: Website Twitter The Lucilius Parab

Nov 10, 2022 • 1:22:30

Edward Slingerland: Trying Not to Try

Edward Slingerland: Trying Not to Try

Edward Slingerland is a University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He has authored a number of books, including ‘Trying Not to Try’ and ‘Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization’. He joins the show to discuss the paradox of effortless action, the history of Chinese philosophy, the benefits of alcohol, and a whole lot more. Important Links: Edward’s Twitter Edward’s Website Drunk Trying Not to Try Show Notes: The paradox of

Nov 3, 2022 • 1:10:38

Jeremiah Lowin — Make Original Mistakes

Jeremiah Lowin — Make Original Mistakes

Jeremiah Lowin is the founder & CEO of Prefect, a dataflow automation company. Jeremiah joins Jim for his second appearance on Infinite Loops to discuss executing, storytelling, artificial intelligence and, of course, puns. Important Links: Prefect.io Disney Research Hub The story of the fake statue of Venus Show Notes: Slack, puns and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Planning, executing and the story of Prefect in 2022 Why naming things is a superpower If you can’t pivot, you’re dead M

Oct 27, 2022 • 1:31:01

Herbert Lui — Creative Doing

Herbert Lui — Creative Doing

Herbert is a writer and editorial director who has been writing online since he was 15. He is the editor of 'The World According to Kanye' and has written for publications such as Forge, TIME and Quartz. Herbert joins the show to discuss his book 'Creative Doing: 75 Practical Exercises to Unblock Your Creative Potential in Your Work, Hobby, or Next Career', and to share some practical, actionable methods of harnessing the creative impulses that lie inside us all. Important Links: Herbert’s T

Oct 20, 2022 • 1:16:03

Emad Mostaque — The Future of AI

Emad Mostaque — The Future of AI

Emad Mostaque is the founder and CEO of Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion. Emad joins Stability AI’s recently announced Executive Chair of the board of directors Jim O’Shaughnessy to discuss the future of AI, the benefits of open source software, and much more. Important Links: Stability AI Stable Diffusion Launch Announcement Stability AI’s Twitter Emad’s Twitter Jim’s announcement as Executive Chair Show Notes: The open vs closed AI debate How will open AI lead to bett

Oct 18, 2022 • 1:14:44

David Senra — Pick The Right Heroes (EP.127)

David Senra — Pick The Right Heroes (EP.127)

“To get me stop, they’re going to have to pry the microphone out of my cold dead hand”. Hot on the heels of his hugely popular appearance on ‘Invest Like The Best’, David Senra joins a marathon episode of Infinite Loops to discuss obsession, education, optimism, podcasting, and so much more. Unsurprisingly, this one is not to be missed. Important Links: Founders Podcast Founders on Colossus David’s Twitter David’s Substack Runnin’ Down a Dream - Bill Gurley Show Notes: David’s grandfathe

Oct 13, 2022 • 1:54:21

Liz Wallenstein + Dr Michael Donnino — The Mind-Body Connection

Liz Wallenstein + Dr Michael Donnino — The Mind-Body Connection

Dr Michael Donnino is the founder/director of the Psychophysiologic Research Group, and the first person in the country to complete a residency/fellowship program leading to board certification in internal medicine, emergency medicine, and critical care. Liz Wallenstein is a licensed mental health counselor who has trained in, among other areas, the methodology of ‘TMS Mind Body-Connection’. Liz and Dr Michael join the show to discuss the profound influence of Dr John Sarno on their lives, and

Oct 6, 2022 • 1:18:13

Kyla Scanlon — Cultivating Vibes

Kyla Scanlon — Cultivating Vibes

The brilliant Kyla Scanlon returns for her second appearance on Infinite Loops. As well as being a prolific creator, curator and writer, Kyla is the founder of the financial education company Bread. Kyla joins the show to discuss the vibecession, her plans for Bread, the creator economy, and much more. Important Links: Kyla’s website Kyla’s Twitter Kyla’s TikTok Kyla’s Instagram Kyla’s Substack Kyla’s Youtube Show Notes: Losing control of the meme Everything is vibes Inflation is a tax Ar

Sep 29, 2022 • 1:13:22

The IPO is Dead, Long Live the Faux-P-O

The IPO is Dead, Long Live the Faux-P-O

Welcome to another episode of everyone’s favorite ramshackle financial podcast. Shane is out this week so we’ve got Mr. Kurtis in the hot seat. Big billionaire news this week as the founder of the puffy financial bro vest company Patagonia decides to give away his three billion dollar fortune. That’s nice of him. Speaking of nice billionaires, we’ve got the Adobe acquisition of Figma for a cool $20 billion. AJ has some thoughts about the transaction and how it will impact employees who have stoc

Sep 23, 2022 • 30:05

Trung Phan + Rob Henderson — Talking Television

Trung Phan + Rob Henderson — Talking Television

Is this the greatest crossover event in history? Fresh from their individual appearances on Infinite Loops, Trung Phan and Rob Henderson join forces to discuss TV, film, and why Rob still hasn’t seen Apocalypse Now. Important Links: Rob’s Substack Rob’s Twitter Trung’s Substack Trung’s Twitter Show Notes: Hearts of Darkness: one of the craziest stories in Hollywood history The beginning of TV’s golden age Breadth or depth? The two paths to prestige TV What TV can teach you about elite Amer

Sep 22, 2022 • 1:09:28

Nick Gillespie — The Lou Reed of Libertarianism

Nick Gillespie — The Lou Reed of Libertarianism

Nick Gillespie is the host of the Reason Interview and an editor at large at Reason. Nick is one of the most interesting libertarian thinkers in America, and has been described by the New York Times as being to libertarianism “what Lou Reed is to rock ‘n’ roll, the quintessence of its outlaw spirit". Important Links: Nick’s Substack Nick’s Twitter Nick’s Podcast Reason Show Notes: Is libertarianism dead? Saying what you think The case for rational optimism Labels and empathy President Nixo

Sep 15, 2022 • 1:29:01

Will Storr—The Status Game

Will Storr—The Status Game

Will Storr is an award winning journalist and author. His book ‘The Status Game’ transforms our understanding of human nature by demonstrating how our unconscious desire for status ultimately drives our behaviour. Important Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wstorr?s=21&t=ZdtIqP9eE3_a5qZocDjEXQ Website: https://willstorr.com The Science of Storytelling: https://www.thescienceofstorytelling.com Show Notes: Will’s origin story The strange case of David Irving The fundamental nature of statu

Sep 8, 2022 • 1:24:31

Vitaliy Katsenelson—Soul In The Game

Vitaliy Katsenelson—Soul In The Game

Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of a value investment firm IMA, author of two books on investing, and a recently published non-investing book named “Soul In The Game”. Known for his uncommon common sense, Forbes magazine called him "The New Benjamin Graham." Vitaliy loves to read, listen to classical music, play chess, and write about life, investing, and music. Important Links: Blog: https://contrarianedge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vitaliyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/vitaliyk

Sep 1, 2022 • 1:35:19

Dennis McKenna—Rebooting Yourself with Psychedelics

Dennis McKenna—Rebooting Yourself with Psychedelics

Dennis McKenna is the founder of the McKenna Academy and has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 40 years. He is a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca. Important Links: McKenna Academy: https://mckenna.academy/ ESPD 55 (Ethnopharmacologic Search for Psychoactive Drugs): https://espd55.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DennisMcKenna4 ICEERS (International Center f

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:04:13

David Perell—Write to Find Yourself

David Perell—Write to Find Yourself

David Perell is prolific writer and online educator, who runs a writing school called “Write of Passage”. David also hosts the “The North Star Podcast” featuring interviews with writers, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Important Links: Website: https://perell.com/ Writing School: https://writeofpassage.school/ Friday Finds Links: https://perell.com/friday-finds-links/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/david_perell Show Notes: Origins of “Write of Passage” Writing leads to thinking David’s ever ex

Aug 18, 2022 • 1:21:47

Shreyas Doshi—Making of a Great Leader

Shreyas Doshi—Making of a Great Leader

Shreyas Doshi is a startup advisor who has formerly worked in the product teams of tech firms like Stripe, Twitter, Google, Yahoo. He regularly writes about product, strategy, org psychology, leadership, and life! Important Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/shreyas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyasdoshi Show Notes: Shreyas’s childhood Operating with the owner mindset The LNO framework Getting good at leveraging time The antithesis principle Having a great manager Individual vs

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:23:12

Alex Danco—Where the Circle Begins, or Ends

Alex Danco—Where the Circle Begins, or Ends

Our recurring guest (who rarely recurs these days), Alex Danco, comes back for his sixth appearance on Infinite Loops! Important Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco Website: https://alexdanco.com/ Newsletter: https://danco.substack.com/ Show Notes: Our planned, but unplanned conversations Pink Floyd were philosophers From Heraclitus, to Lao Tzu, to Gita, to Deutsch Where does decision making come from? Projection 101 Can you versus can’t you read people’s mind Jim throwing big fa

Aug 4, 2022 • 1:03:22

Johnathan Bi — Girard, Desire, and Modernity

Johnathan Bi — Girard, Desire, and Modernity

Johnathan Bi started out getting trained in Mathematics, and then eventually went on to study Philosophy and Computer Science at Columbia. He hosts a lecture series on René Girard’s Mimetic Theory and is also a founding member of Lonsdale Investment Technology. Important Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnathanBi Lecture series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qu6vBebwwg Website: https://johnathanbi.com/ Lonsdale Investment Technology: https://www.longterm.com/ Show Notes: Becoming p

Jul 28, 2022 • 1:11:39

Dan McMurtrie — On Markets and Policy

Dan McMurtrie — On Markets and Policy

Dan McMurtrie is the Portfolio Manager at Tyro Partners, an asset management firm for institutions and HNWIs; and the General Partner at Anchorless Bangladesh, an early stage venture fund focused on Bangladeshi startups. Links: Dan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperMugatu Tyro Partners: https://www.tyropartners.com/ Anchorless Bangladesh: https://www.anchorless.vc/ Coolworks: Jobs in Great Places: https://www.coolworks.com/ Show Notes: Are we in the schadenfreude part of the market cycle

Jul 21, 2022 • 1:27:42

George Mack — Marketing, Mental Models, and Technology

George Mack — Marketing, Mental Models, and Technology

Description:George Mack is a creator who writes about the intersection of mental models, marketing, and technological tools and tactics. His marketing agency “Multiply” has helped grow some of the fasted growing businesses in the world backed by VCs like Stripe, YC, Sequoia, and LVMH. George’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/george__mack George’s newsletter: https://emailoctopus.com/lists/6d23df04-dff2-11ea-a3d0-06b4694bee2a/forms/subscribe Multiply Marketing: https://www.multiply.marketing/

Jul 14, 2022 • 1:27:55

Ian Cassel — All Great Things Start Small

Ian Cassel — All Great Things Start Small

Ian Cassel is the founder of MicroCapClub, a community where hundreds of investors have discussions on US and Canadian microcap companies. They also help you become better investors with educational content covering investing strategies, intelligent fanatic CEOs, great investors, and more. Ian is also Founder and CIO at Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management, whose goal is to own the smallest, most illiquid, least institutionally owned, misunderstood businesses that are run by intelligent fana

Jul 7, 2022 • 1:11:17

Paul Millerd — The Pathless Path

Paul Millerd — The Pathless Path

After working at McKinsey and getting an MBA from MIT, Paul Millerd was succeeding well on a path that “made sense”. However, things started changing when he had a health crisis, which ended up with him embarking on a pathless path. Since 2017, he’s been tinkering with multiple side-hustles, writing newsletters, creating podcasts, traveling, and helping others join the pathless path. Paul’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/p_millerd Paul’s newsletter: https://boundless.substack.com/ ‘The Pathless

Jun 30, 2022 • 1:17:31

David Chilton — The Wealthy Barber

David Chilton — The Wealthy Barber

Dave Chilton is a Canadian author, investor, and a venture capitalist who has appeared on television in the Canadian version of Dragons’ Den. In 1989, he released his book ”The Wealthy Barber” which went on to sell an astonishing two million copies in Canada. You can follow Dave on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wealthy_barber and buy his book at https://www.amazon.com/THE-WEALTHY-BARBER/dp/B000SAI072 Show Notes: How Dave met Jim Signs of curiosity “The Wealthy Barber” TV show Twitter as a gl

Jun 23, 2022 • 1:16:33

Meb Faber — Two Quants Walk into a Bar

Meb Faber — Two Quants Walk into a Bar

Meb Faber is co-founder and the Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management, author of multiple books, and host of “The Meb Faber Show” podcast. You can follow Meb on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MebFaber and know more about him and his work at https://mebfaber.com/ Show Notes: Replicating the Yale endowment Why investors won’t follow advice Importance of writing down your investment plan The challenges of buy and hold Learning from your losses Out of favor strategies A dividend

Jun 16, 2022 • 1:13:50

Trung Phan — On Smart Threads and Dumb Memes (EP.109)

Trung Phan — On Smart Threads and Dumb Memes (EP.109)

Trung T. Phan is a creator in the tech, business, and media space. His Twitter threads are full of knowledge and humor, and he also co-hosts the “Not Investment Advice” podcast. Follow Trung on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TrungTPhan and subscribe to his newsletter at https://trungtphan.com/subscribe/ Show Notes: Trung’s Vietnamese origins Humor in your talent stack Asymmetric returns of creating content online The power of memes Getting a CFA Going back to writing movie scripts Succeeding i

Jun 9, 2022 • 1:21:14

Jimmy Soni — Make Things, and Be Playful (EP.108)

Jimmy Soni — Make Things, and Be Playful (EP.108)

Jimmy Soni is an author whose work focuses on people who create and build interesting things—whether theories, carousels, or companies. His books include “The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley”, “A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age”, and more! You can follow Jimmy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jimmyasoni and go through his work on https://jimmysoni.com/ Show Notes: The joy of curiosity How memes spread The Great Reshu

Jun 2, 2022 • 1:19:14

Peter Saddington — Love of Learning

Peter Saddington — Love of Learning

Peter Saddington is a man of many talents. He’s a software developer, founder, author, VC, and writes “The Agile VC” newsletter which covers Inside Startups, Venture Capital, and Life! You can connect with Peter on Twitter at https://twitter.com/agilepeter and subscribe to his newsletter at https://theagilevc.substack.com/ Show Notes: Being exceptionally useful Holding nothing close to the vest Mastering the inner self Peter’s childhood Financial future of our world Antifragility of Bitcoin Mi

May 26, 2022 • 1:11:23

Ben Hunt — Preserving the Physical Metaverse

Ben Hunt — Preserving the Physical Metaverse

Ben Hunt is the creator and primary author of Epsilon Theory, and co-founder and CIO at Second Foundation Partners. Epsilon Theory is a newsletter that examines markets through the lenses of game theory and history. Over 100,000 professional investors and allocators across 180 countries read Epsilon Theory for its fresh perspective and novel insights into market dynamics. You can follow Ben on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EpsilonTheory and read Epsilon Theory here: https://www.epsilontheory.co

May 19, 2022 • 1:03:12

Brian Feroldi — Spreading Financial Wellness

Brian Feroldi — Spreading Financial Wellness

Brian Feroldi is the author of the book “Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't”. His mission statement is “To Spread Financial Wellness”, and he does exactly that in this episode of Infinite Loops! You can connect with Brian on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi and get his book from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Stock-Market-Everything/dp/1735066168/ Show Notes: Brian’s first exposure to the stock

May 16, 2022 • 1:09:25

Tracy Alloway — Understanding Financial Crises

Tracy Alloway — Understanding Financial Crises

Tracy Alloway is the co-host of the Odd Lots podcast and a managing editor at Bloomberg Markets. You can follow Tracy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tracyalloway and listen to her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1te7oSFyRVekxMBJUSethH Show Notes: Financial crisis hindsight Being obsessed with risk and systemic stability Historical parallels to the crisis of ‘08 Macro vs. micro bullshitting Why people refuse to say “I don't know” Victorian chicken bubble Tales of forensic account

May 12, 2022 • 48:21

Nick Maggiulli — Just Keep Buying (EP.103)

Nick Maggiulli — Just Keep Buying (EP.103)

Nick Maggiulli is a financial educator, author of the blog “Of Dollars and Data”, and the newly released book “Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways To Save Money And Build Your Wealth.” In this episode, we talk with Nick about the robust empirical research that has gone behind the insights and ideas presented in his new book! You can follow Nick on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dollarsanddata and buy his book at https://ofdollarsanddata.com/justkeepbuying/ Show Notes: Coming up with title of the b

May 5, 2022 • 1:07:53

William Green — Lessons for Life and Investing

William Green — Lessons for Life and Investing

William Green is a journalist and author of the book “RICHER, WISER, HAPPIER: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life.” — a book that draws on hundreds of hours of interviews with many of the world’s super-investors to demonstrate that key insights for building wealth apply to life as well. You can follow William on Twitter https://twitter.com/williamgreen72 and get his book at https://www.amazon.com/Richer-Wiser-Happier-Greatest-Investors/dp/1501164856 Show Notes: From Jo

Apr 28, 2022 • 1:30:07

10-K Diver — Finance For Everyone

10-K Diver — Finance For Everyone

As Chamath Palihapitiya put it back in April 2021, 10-K Diver is “one of the best fintwit accounts on Twitter.” 10-K Diver loves breaking down complex financial topics and helping people understand them via engaging Twitter threads. You can follow 10-K Diver on Twitter at https://twitter.com/10kdiver and read all his threads at https://10kdiver.com/twitter-threads/ Show Notes: Curating aggressively Is there a long term plan? Reasoning from the first principles Volatility tax Do markets have a

Apr 21, 2022 • 1:10:37

Morgan Housel — The Best Story Wins

Morgan Housel — The Best Story Wins

Morgan Housel comes back for his second episode and Infinite Loops’ 100th episode! Morgan is a financial writer and author of the bestselling book “Psychology of Money” — having sold more than a million copies worldwide! You can follow Morgan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/morganhousel, and read his blog at https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/ Show Notes: Morgan’s role at Collaborative Fund Marketing that isn’t “forced” Good product is good marketing When perception becomes reality Feed

Apr 14, 2022 • 1:25:55

Dr. David Rhoiney — “Designed to Fit Out”

Dr. David Rhoiney — “Designed to Fit Out”

Dr. David Rhoiney is a Robotic Surgeon, but his talent stack also includes being a cryptologist, financial educator, writer, public speaker, web developer, former Division One Basketball player and sprinter, and more! Phew... However, he did not come from a background of privilege. He started out homeless, and the only bread winner of his struggling family from a very young age. So how did he change his life? One word: Perseverance. Dr. David is now on the path of helping others change their o

Apr 7, 2022 • 1:20:52

Douglas A. Boneparth — Building the Web 2.0 to 3.0 Bridge

Douglas A. Boneparth — Building the Web 2.0 to 3.0 Bridge

Douglas A. Boneparth is the President at Bone Fide Wealth, Founder at CryptoDrip, and co-author of the book ‘Millennial Money Fix’. Follow Douglas on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/dougboneparth, CryptoDrip at https://twitter.com/cryptodripxyz and know more about Bone Fide Wealth here: https://bonefidewealth.com/ Show Notes: Writing a book with your spouse "Killing your darlings" Humor as a marketing strategy Generating leads with Twitter and SEO Scaling a financial planning business Demy

Mar 31, 2022 • 1:18:19

Steve Begleiter — Private Equity, Poker, and Military History

Steve Begleiter — Private Equity, Poker, and Military History

Steven Begleiter is a Managing Director of Flexpoint Ford. Prior to joining Flexpoint Ford in 2008, Steve was a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. He is also a professional Poker player who claimed the 6th place in World Series of Poker 2009, winning $1.59M Show Notes: Culture at Bear Stearns The liquidity crisis that ended Bear Stearns Evolution of Financial Services Importance of having a ‘thesis’ for your investments The Rise of Private Equity Where is PE headed to? Investing le

Mar 24, 2022 • 56:47

Jake Taylor — Getting Better at Decision Making

Jake Taylor — Getting Better at Decision Making

Jake Taylor is the CEO of Farnam Street Investments and author of the book ‘The Rebel Allocator’, a book that help readers make better investment and business decisions. You can find Jake on Twitter at https://twitter.com/farnamjake1 and get his book from https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Allocator-Jacob-Taylor/dp/173268832X Show Notes: Iron Law of Economic Survival Trade-offs between profit and brand Capturing intangible value Products as signalling devices Journalytic — Getting better at decisio

Mar 17, 2022 • 58:10

Alex Danco — What is Web 3.0 All About?

Alex Danco — What is Web 3.0 All About?

Our recurring guest Alex Danco of Spotify, err.. Shopify returns to Infinite Loops for his fifth appearance to discuss all things Web 3! Follow Alex on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco and read his essays at https://alexdanco.com/ Show Notes: Was it un-Canadian for Canada to pass the Emergency Act? Was the MAGA movement monarchist? Social meaning of NFTs What NFTs are not Catholicism — The original blockchain Code that can make commitments Wallets are the new web browsers What really i

Mar 10, 2022 • 1:06:50

Rohit Krishnan — Ideas for the Future

Rohit Krishnan — Ideas for the Future

Rohit Krishnan is a VC and essayist who writes the ‘Strange Loop Canon’ newsletter in which he tries to understand the ever increasing complexity of our world. You can follow Rohit on Twitter at https://twitter.com/krishnanrohit and subscribe to his newsletter at https://www.strangeloopcanon.com/ Show Notes: Douglas Hofstadter’s Strange Loop Memory as an unreliable narrator Are we seeing a decline in eccentricity? The Great Reshuffle We need more Thiel-style patrons Why do big companies suck a

Mar 3, 2022 • 1:13:52

Sam McRoberts — Screw the Zoo

Sam McRoberts — Screw the Zoo

Title:  Description:Sam McRoberts is the CEO of VUDU Marketing, an SEO agency and author of the book ‘Screw the Zoo’, a book that helps you “escape from your cage, free your mind, and take over the world.” You can contact Sam on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Sams_Antics and get his book at https://screwthezoo.com/ Show Notes: Life as a digital nomad Role of video games in children’ education The Great Unwashed Running an SEO consultancy Jed McKenna — A fictional character? Being kind to every

Feb 24, 2022 • 59:23

Rick Doblin and Amy Emerson — Demystifying Psychedelics

Rick Doblin and Amy Emerson — Demystifying Psychedelics

Rick Doblin in the Founder and Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). MAPS is a leading organization in the USA supporting psychedelic and marijuana research since 1986. You can follow Rick on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/RickDoblin. Amy Emerson is the CEO of the MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAPS. You can learn more about MAPS and donate at https://maps.org/ Show Notes: Rick’s journey from Cons

Feb 17, 2022 • 1:04:51

Lily Francus and Jesse Livermore — Understanding Financial Bubbles

Lily Francus and Jesse Livermore — Understanding Financial Bubbles

Lily Francus is a risk theorist and a quantitative researcher at Moody’s. She is also the author of the ‘Midnight on the Market Momentum’ newsletter. Find Lily on her Twitter at https://twitter.com/nope_its_lily and read her newsletter at https://nopeitslily.substack.com Jesse Livermore is an OSAM research partner and a recurring guest at Infinite Loops. You can connect with him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Jesse_Livermore and read more about his work at http://www.philosophicaleconomics.c

Feb 14, 2022 • 1:27:12

Zachary Resnick — Bitcoin SV, Music, and Poker

Zachary Resnick — Bitcoin SV, Music, and Poker

Zachary Resnick is the Managing Partner and co-founder at Unbounded Capital, a trumpet player and composer, and a poker enthusiast. We speak with Zach about: Scaling issues with BTC Why isn't Bitcoin SV the prominent Bitcoin? The best use-cases for Bitcoin SV Can Bitcoin SV survive a govt. attack? Jazz music, Poker, and much more! Follow Zachary on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/TrumpetisAwesom and know more about Unbounded Capital at https://unboundedcapital.com/

Feb 10, 2022 • 1:14:07

Dave Nadig — Decoding the Metaverse

Dave Nadig — Decoding the Metaverse

Dave Nadig is the CIO & Director of Research for ETF Trends and ETF Database. However, our conversation with Dave takes a curious turn and instead of ETFs, we end up discussing about: • Tokenizing everything • Left vs. Right brain thinking • Working on the limitations of Web 3.0 • Role of psychology in asset valuation • And MUCH more!   Follow Dave on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DaveNadig and know more about ETF Trends at https://www.etftrends.com

Feb 3, 2022 • 1:20:21

Louisa Nicola — Neuroscience for Your Physical & Financial Health

Louisa Nicola — Neuroscience for Your Physical & Financial Health

Louisa is a Neuroscientist & Neurophysiologist, and a performance advisor to pro athletes, teams & portfolio managers. Our discussion with Louisa includes: The origin of Neuro Athletics Goal setting done right How light and melatonin affects sleep Impact of sleep on your cognitive abilities Ice baths, sauna, performance myths And MUCH more! Know more about Louisa’s firm “Neuro Athletics” at www.neuroathletics.com.au and read her newsletter at https://neuroathletics.substack.com

Jan 27, 2022 • 1:11:57

Sahil Lavingia — From Web 2.1 to Web 3

Sahil Lavingia — From Web 2.1 to Web 3

In this episode of Infinite Loops we have Sahil Lavingia with us. Sahil is the founder and CEO of Gumroad, and author of the book “The Minimalist Entrepreneur”. The rise, and fall, and rise of Gumroad Physical vs. Digital Communities Befriending ‘volatility’ Applications of Web 3 And MUCH more! Follow Sahil on Twitter at https://twitter.com/shl and buy his book from Amazon at amzn.to/2ZnIGOl

Jan 20, 2022 • 1:13:03

Tren Griffin — Welcome to the Tren-verse: Stories on Life and Business

Tren Griffin — Welcome to the Tren-verse: Stories on Life and Business

Tren Griffin returns to what is his third appearance on Infinite Loops — with a series of stories on business, investing, and life! Why Gates didn’t write an autobiography How “rude” QnAs can be helpful Having a purpose in life Keeping business separate from the personal And MUCH more! Follow Tren on Twitter (https://twitter.com/trengriffin) and read his blog at: https://25iq.com/

Jan 13, 2022 • 1:20:13

Frederik Gieschen — Learning and Failing in Public

Frederik Gieschen — Learning and Failing in Public

Frederik is the author of the “Neckar’s Insecurity Analysis” newsletter where he writes about great investors, innovators, masters of the inner game. We talk about: Trying to “fit in” The Great Reshuffle Destroying your ideas and starting afresh Synthesizing knowledge And MUCH more! Follow Frederik on Twitter at https://twitter.com/NeckarValue and subscribe to his newsletter at neckar.substack.com

Jan 6, 2022 • 1:18:29

Thomas J Bevan — Avoiding the Middle Ground

Thomas J Bevan — Avoiding the Middle Ground

Thomas J Bevan is an author and essayist. He pens The Commonplace newsletter which includes workshops on writing, movie reviews, and essays on life. We talk about: Starting a commonplace Striking a balance between the physical and digital Not defining growth with metrics The Soaring 20s Social Club And MUCH more! Follow Thomas on Twitter at https://twitter.com/thomasjb3van and subscribe to his newsletter at https://thomasjbevan.substack.com/

Dec 30, 2021 • 46:23

Nicholas Gruen — Rethinking Democracy with Juries

Nicholas Gruen — Rethinking Democracy with Juries

Nicholas Gruen is a widely published policy economist, entrepreneur and commentator. He has advised Cabinet Ministers, sat on Australia’s Productivity Commission and founded Lateral Economics and Peach Financial. We discuss: Fast foodification of Democracy Isegoria, or equality of speech Pros and Cons of a citizen jury How citizen juries help in nuanced policy discussions Using philanthropy for political experiments And MUCH more! Follow Nicholas on Twitter at https://twitter.com/NGruen1 and r

Dec 27, 2021 • 1:11:20

Lisa Feldman Barrett — Why does the brain exist?

Lisa Feldman Barrett — Why does the brain exist?

Lisa is a Neuroscientist, psychologist, and author of the books "Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain" and "How Emotions are Made". We talk about: How expressing your emotions can help you control them Why democracy might not be great for brain's body budgeting Brain myths that deserve to die The replication crisis in Psychology And MUCH MORE! Follow Lisa on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LFeldmanBarrett and know more about her research and writings at https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/

Dec 23, 2021 • 1:10:23

Diane Macedo — The Sleep Fix

Diane Macedo — The Sleep Fix

Diane Macedo is a news anchor at ABC News and author of the newly-released book "The Sleep Fix". Diane helps us understand many sleep disorders and their solutions, and other topics like: Are 'Insomnia' and 'Sleep deprivation' the same? Sleep efficiency Journaling to help you sleep How effective are sleep aids? And MUCH more! Follow Diane on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dianermacedo and purchase her book at https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thesleepfix

Dec 16, 2021 • 1:10:17

Erik Hoel — Exploring Consciousness

Erik Hoel — Exploring Consciousness

Erik Hoel is a neuroscientist and an author. Erik often writes about the intersection of humanities and science, and his debut novel "The Revelations" is a tale of science, murder, and consciousness. Our discussion with Erik includes topics like: Are humans really "conscious"? Different theories of consciousness Neural pruning in babies How emotions drives scientific progress Accepting the flaws in each of us And MUCH more! Follow Erik on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/erikphoel and read m

Dec 13, 2021 • 59:31

Jay Sanguinetti — Neuro Technologies to Enhance Cognition

Jay Sanguinetti — Neuro Technologies to Enhance Cognition

Jay is a scientist in Tucson, AZ. He was trained in philosophy, neuroscience, and cognitive psychology, and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Arizona on the neural processes of conscious and unconscious visual perception. Our discussion with Jay includes topics like: Using ultrasound to cure depression Power of placebos Mindfulness practices Dealing with Complex Adaptive Systems And MUCH more! Follow Jay on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JaySanguinetti and read more about his research o

Dec 9, 2021 • 1:00:42

Jesse Livermore — Future of Money, Education, and Health

Jesse Livermore — Future of Money, Education, and Health

Jesse Livermore (pseudonym), a Research Partner at OSAM, is back to Infinite Loops for his second appearance to talk about: Payments in the Metaverse Crypto regulation Incentives of governments vs. corporations Rise of online education Universal Basic Income Follow Jesse on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Jesse_Livermore), and check out his writing here http://www.philosophicaleconomics.com/.

Dec 6, 2021 • 1:22:31

Matt Clifford — The Rise of Modernity

Matt Clifford — The Rise of Modernity

Matt is the Co-founder & CEO at Entrepreneur First, and Co-founder & NED at Code First Girls. We talk with Matt about: Internet in an era of "dampened variance" Increasing democratic participation Bull and Bear case for creativity What Matt looks for in people before investing Role of geography in entrepreneurship And MUCH more! Follow Matt on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/matthewclifford and subscribe to his newsletter at http://tib.matthewclifford.com/

Dec 2, 2021 • 1:22:17

Ana Lorena Fabrega — Gamification of Learning

Ana Lorena Fabrega — Gamification of Learning

Ana is a former teacher, an edu-preneur, and the Chief Evangelist at Synthesis School. We have a very intriguing discussion with Ana around: Idea and implementation of Synthesis School Increasing engagement and ownership among students Problems with the traditional education system How schools crush creativity Beginning of the end of the existing educational system And MUCH more! Follow Ana on Twitter at https://twitter.com/anafabrega11, subscribe to her newsletter at https://afabrega.com/news

Nov 25, 2021 • 1:05:00

Kyla Scanlon — When Financial Education Meets Entertainment

Kyla Scanlon — When Financial Education Meets Entertainment

Kyla Scanlon is known for her humorous videos on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter, covering topics like monetary policy, crypto, economics, etc. Our discussion with Kyla revolves around: Building your CV online Financial Education in 2021 Web 3.0 and Bitcoin Supply-chain Crisis Importance of the analog in the digital era And MUCH more! Follow Kyla's TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@kylascan, and subscribe to her newsletter around the nuances of human behavior at https://kyla.sub

Nov 18, 2021 • 47:27

Tom Morgan — All you Need is Love?

Tom Morgan — All you Need is Love?

Tom Morgan, Director of Communications & Content at The KCP Group, joins us for his second appearance at Infinite Loops to discuss: The trillion-to-one ratio of attention "Love" as a compass for growth Religions and Traditions Enlightenment vs. Adulthood And MUCH more! Follow Tom on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/tom_morganKCP and read his brilliant essays at https://thekcpgroup.com/insights

Nov 11, 2021 • 1:23:23

Rory Sutherland — Effective Communication: Jesters & Saints (EP.73)

Rory Sutherland — Effective Communication: Jesters & Saints (EP.73)

Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Group, joins us for an almost unprecedented third appearance on Infinite Loops. Our discussion with Rory centers on: The marketing of Saint Paul and religious leaders. Humor as a vehicle for effective messaging. The advantages and drawbacks of remote work. “Category” vs. “brand” advertising. And MUCH more! Follow Rory on Twitter at twitter.com/rorysutherland and get his must-read book 'Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brand

Nov 4, 2021 • 1:16:39

LibertyRPF — The Great Reshuffle & Decline of Gatekeepers

LibertyRPF — The Great Reshuffle & Decline of Gatekeepers

LibertyRPF is an anonymous Twitter account researching and writing his fascinating insights on Substack. Our discussion with LibertyRPF revolves around: The Decline of Gatekeepers Why Liberty started his newsletter Liberty’s investment process The role of social media in society And MUCH more! Follow LibertyRPF on Twitter (https://twitter.com/libertyrpf) and read his work here: https://www.libertyrpf.com/

Oct 28, 2021 • 1:02:46

Max Arbitrage — Technological Advancements in Healthcare

Max Arbitrage — Technological Advancements in Healthcare

Max Arbitrage (pseudonym) is a doctor who is great at deconstructing complex health related issues and ideas down to the layman's understanding. We discuss:  mRNA vaccine technology Medical Insurance in the USA Increasing abstraction in the world Importance of non-information and focus And MUCH more! Follow Max on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/max_arbitrage!

Oct 21, 2021 • 1:23:12

Alex Danco — On Social Hierarchies [BONUS EPISODE]

Alex Danco — On Social Hierarchies [BONUS EPISODE]

Our recurring guest, Alex Danco, returns to Infinite Loops for his fourth appearance to discuss: Books on social hierarchies Expensive in time vs. money Schooling in Canada vs. the USA The Great Reshuffle Long term impact of COVID And MUCH more! Follow Alex on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco and read his amazing essays at https://alexdanco.com/

Oct 18, 2021 • 1:06:51

Robert Plomin — How DNA Makes Us Who We Are

Robert Plomin — How DNA Makes Us Who We Are

Robert Plomin is a psychologist and geneticist best known for his work in twin studies and behavior genetics. He is also the author of several books on genetics, including "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are". Our discussion with Robert revolves around:  Evolution of Behavioral Genetics Role of IQ in relationships How valuable are expensive schools? Genetics of criminal behavior The flaw with most parenting books And MUCH more! Read more about Robert Plomin here: https://en.wikipedia.org/w

Oct 14, 2021 • 1:22:30

Tim Urban — Live on Twitter Spaces [BONUS EPISODE]

Tim Urban — Live on Twitter Spaces [BONUS EPISODE]

This episode is a recording of a special live conversation we had with Tim Urban of Wait But Why on Twitter Spaces! After a discussion with Jim, we had a QnA session with the audience as well. Our discussion revolves around: The Wait But Why book The Great Filter Left vs. Right ideologies Twitter as an intelligence network Live Q&A session Follow Tim on Twitter at https://twitter.com/waitbutwhy and read his popular blog here: https://waitbutwhy.com/

Oct 11, 2021 • 1:19:44

Kevin Zatloukal — Machine Learning And Its Applications

Kevin Zatloukal — Machine Learning And Its Applications

Kevin is a Computer Scientist, part-time lecturer at Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, and research partner at OSAM. Our discussion with Kevin revolves around: What is Machine Learning (ML)? Biases in ML algorithms Application of ML in medicine, markets, and sports Parallels in Fantasy Sports and Investing And MUCH more! Follow Kevin on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/kczat and read OSAM's research articles at: https://osam.com/Commentary

Oct 7, 2021 • 51:44

Perth Tolle — Investing in Freedom (EP.67)

Perth Tolle — Investing in Freedom (EP.67)

Perth Tolle is the Founder at Life + Liberty Indexes. Their indexes focus on human rights, economic freedoms, emerging markets, etc. In this episode, we talk about: Wall Street titans on China Freedom-weighted index funds Different countries on the freedom scale Freedom stocks — Overvalued or undervalued? Problems with US's mainstream media and MUCH more! Follow Perth on her Twitter at https://twitter.com/Perth_Tolle and know more about Life + Liberty Indexes here: https://www.lifeandlibertyin

Sep 30, 2021 • 47:43

Tobias Carlisle — Philosophy of the Markets

Tobias Carlisle — Philosophy of the Markets

Tobias is founder and managing director of Acquirers Funds LLC, where he also serves as portfolio manager of the firm's deep value strategy. He is also author of the books "The Acquirer's Multiple " and "Deep Value". Our discussion with Tobi revolves around: Stock market fall of early 2021 Valuing digital businesses Quantitative and Value Investing Learning from ancient philosophers Separating the message from the messenger And MUCH more! Follow Tobias on his Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Gr

Sep 23, 2021 • 1:09:01

Adam Robinson & Bill Brewster — Disproving Your Thesis

Adam Robinson & Bill Brewster — Disproving Your Thesis

In this episode of Infinite Loops, we have not one but two phenomenal guests: Adam Robinson and Bill Brewster! Adam is the co-founder of "The Princeton Review," an author, a rated chess master, and advisor to hedge funds. Bill is the host of "The Business Brew" podcast, a long-form podcast focusing on how investors can improve their decision making. We talk about: Choosing your words carefully How reliable are memories? Chess: Intuitive or Rational? Managing the Shannon Limit Walking with the

Sep 16, 2021 • 1:10:52

Rob Henderson — Evolution of Social Hierarchies

Rob Henderson — Evolution of Social Hierarchies

In this edition of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Rob Henderson. Rob is a veteran and a PhD candidate in Psychology, at the University of Cambridge. We talk about: Growing up in foster care and overcoming a "tough" childhood Role of a military stint in early adulthood Luxury beliefs Role of media in shaping identities America's export of cultural ideas and MUCH more! Follow Rob on Twitter at https://twitter.com/robkhenderson and read his essays about the many aspects of human behavior here: htt

Sep 9, 2021 • 1:15:01

Packy McCormick — The Great Online Game

Packy McCormick — The Great Online Game

In this episode of Infinite Loops, we speak with Packy McCormick, author of the Not Boring newsletter. We discuss many aspects of the Great Reshuffle like: UBI with crypto Designing new money How to increase crypto adoption Will NFTs go mainstream? Future of work and workspaces And MUCH more! Follow Packy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/packyM and subscribe to his newsletter at https://www.notboring.co/

Sep 2, 2021 • 1:05:06

Chris Williamson — Embracing Your Weirdness

Chris Williamson — Embracing Your Weirdness

Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, a YouTuber, TEDx Speaker, and an ex-professional Party Boy! We have a wide ranging discussion with Chris in this episode of Infinite Loops, including topics like: The need to explore different ideas Impact of The Great Reshuffle Genetic Behaviorism Cultural difference in US vs UK Getting good at 'Networking' And a LOT more! Follow Chris on his Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ChrisWillx and listen to his podcast on his YouTube channel

Aug 26, 2021 • 1:16:48

Tom Morgan — Curation in the Age of Information Abundance

Tom Morgan — Curation in the Age of Information Abundance

In this episode of Infinite Loops we have Tom Morgan with us. Tom is the Director of Content and Communications at the The Knall/Cohen/Pence Group and a stellar knowledge curator. We speak about: Following your interests Operating in complex adaptive systems Winner-take-all effects in the creator economy Rethinking 'Education' Flaws in binary thinking And a LOT more! Follow Tom on his Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tomowenmorgan and read his articles at: https://thekcpgroup.com/resources

Aug 19, 2021 • 1:25:13

Massimo Marinelli — Premier League Economics & Sports Investing

Massimo Marinelli — Premier League Economics & Sports Investing

Marinelli is an Executive Board Member at Aser Ventures, the majority owner of Premier League team Leeds United Football Club. Massimo is also on the Leeds United Board of Directors. In this episode, we speak about: ·        The economics of soccer and the Premier League ·        Aser’s decision to invest in Leeds United ·        Differences in EPL & NFL finances ·        COVID's impact on sporting events ·        Merchandising and Social Media in sports ·        The role of content in sport fi

Aug 12, 2021 • 44:29

Linda Lebrun — The Substack Economy

Linda Lebrun — The Substack Economy

In this episode of Infinite Loops we speak with Linda Lebrun, Director of Finance & Investing Writer Recruitment at Substack. We talk about: Writing and earning on Substack Going from 'Platform owning people', to 'People owning platforms' The end state of publishing Tips for new writers Getting good at cold outreach And a LOT more!  Follow Linda on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SubstackLinda and kick start your own Substack here: https://substack.com/investing-and-business

Aug 5, 2021 • 51:42

Johnny Nelson — Past, Present, and Future of Social Media

Johnny Nelson — Past, Present, and Future of Social Media

In this episode of Infinite Loops we speak with Johnny Nelson, @generativist, on the state of Social Media and the Internet. We discuss about: Managing your attention Algorithms: Good or bad? Censorship on social media What will make people adopt a new social platform? Is history an accurate predictor of the future? And a LOT more!  Follow Johnny on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/generativist and read his essays here: https://generativist.falsifiable.com/

Jul 29, 2021 • 1:14:50

Brian Muraresku — Unravelling History's Best Kept Secret

Brian Muraresku — Unravelling History's Best Kept Secret

In this episode of Infinite Loops we speak with Brian Muraresku, New York Times Best Selling author of "The Immortality Key: the Secret History of the Religion with No Name". We discuss: Role of women in early Christianity Mysticism of the ancient wine The political war on drugs The rise of Archeochemistry Classical education in the 21st century And a LOT more! Know more about Brian and his work from his website: https://www.brianmuraresku.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com

Jul 22, 2021 • 1:01:38

Dan Rasmussen — Crises Investing

Dan Rasmussen — Crises Investing

In this episode of Infinite Loops we speak with Dan Rasmussen, founder and CIO of Verdad Advisers. We discuss: Bubbles vs. Crises Investing in Emerging Markets Identifying when "value investing" works, and when it doesn't Theory vs. Practice And a LOT more! Follow Dan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/verdadcap and learn more about Verdad Advisers here: https://verdadcap.com/

Jul 15, 2021 • 1:15:52

Denise Shull — Making Intuition Work For You

Denise Shull — Making Intuition Work For You

In this episode of Infinite Loops we speak with Denise Shull, a Performance and Strategy advisor and Founder at The Rethink Group. We talk about: Role of emotions in trading and investing Could Daniel Kahneman be wrong? Imprinting and Emotional Granularity Standing up for yourself (Denise vs. Billions) And a LOT more! Follow Denise on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DeniseKShull and learn more about The Rethink Group here: https://therethinkgroup.net/

Jul 8, 2021 • 1:11:23

Rory Sutherland — Behavioral Science, Marketing, and Persuasion

Rory Sutherland — Behavioral Science, Marketing, and Persuasion

Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Group, comes back for his second appearance at Infinite Loops! We discussed various marketing strategies and behavioral tics, including: In-group vs. Out-group Fractal nature of behavioral science Pricing heuristics "Woke" persuasion Barbra Streisand effect, Canada, And a LOT more! Follow Rory on Twitter at twitter.com/rorysutherland and get his must-read book 'Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life' fr

Jul 1, 2021 • 1:21:18

Alex Danco — Everyone's Job is World Building

Alex Danco — Everyone's Job is World Building

As our recurring guest, Alex Danco of Shopify returns to Infinite Loops for the third time! We talk about: Age of Scarcity vs. Abundance Everyone's job is World Building Early days of the Internet 'The Office' — and it's parallels with the real world Hierarchies in corporate and cultural America and a LOT more!  Follow Alex on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco and read his amazing essays at https://alexdanco.com/

Jun 24, 2021 • 1:06:51

Litquidity — Up Close with the Meme King of Wall Street (EP.52)

Litquidity — Up Close with the Meme King of Wall Street (EP.52)

In this episode of Infinite Loops we unravel the mystery around the Meme King of Wall Street — Litquidity Capital! We talk about: Meme-ing: As a finance insider and outsider Wall Street's culture Current state of financial education Growing the "Liquidity" brand Elon Musk's meme game And a LOT more! Follow Litquidity on Twitter at https://twitter.com/litcapital and sign up for their newsletter at: https://execsum.co/

Jun 17, 2021 • 47:16

Jack Butcher — Productizing Value

Jack Butcher — Productizing Value

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Jack Butcher, creator of Visualize Value — "The operating system for value creators". We talk about: Journey from employment, to consulting, to entrepreneurship.  Productizing yourself Building a brand Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome Process vs. Goals And a LOT more! Follow Jack on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jackbutcher and get Visualize Value products from https://shop.visualizevalue.com/

Jun 10, 2021 • 1:01:19

Luke Burgis — What Drives Human Desire?

Luke Burgis — What Drives Human Desire?

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Luke Burgis, author of the book 'Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life'. We talk about: Needs vs. Desire The current state of social media 'Celebristan' and 'Freshmanistan' How to identify fake "experts" Scapegoating and Mimetic Violence  And a LOT more! Follow Luke on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lukeburgis and get his newly-released book 'Wanting' from: https://lukeburgis.com/wanting/

Jun 3, 2021 • 1:22:43

Michael S. Falk — A Passionate Advocate For Economic Growth (EP.49)

Michael S. Falk — A Passionate Advocate For Economic Growth (EP.49)

For this episode of Infinite Loops, Michael S. Falk, CFA and partner at the Focus Consulting Group joins us. We talk about: Different careers in Finance Succession Planning Michael's books on sustainable economic growth ALS Luck, Resilience, Gratitude, and a LOT more! Follow Michael on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MSFalk and get his books from Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Work-Future-Michael-Falk/dp/1704375827

May 27, 2021 • 1:04:18

Tren Griffin — Flipping The Script

Tren Griffin — Flipping The Script

In this unique episode of Infinite Loops, Tren Griffin returns to the podcast, but this time as the co-host. Tren asks Jim a series of thought-provoking questions that cover topics like (Jim got a few questions to Tren as well): The importance of asking "why" Treating failures as lessons How writing helps in detecting blind-spots in your thinking Courage, and to go all-in!  Munger, Buffett, Gates, Jobs, and A LOT more!  Follow Tren on Twitter (https://twitter.com/trengriffin) and read his blo

May 20, 2021 • 1:13:21

Paul Craven — Behavioral Science & Decision Making

Paul Craven — Behavioral Science & Decision Making

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Paul Craven, an expert in behavioral biases and decision making. In this conversation we discuss: What behavioral science is Building trust and relationships Temporal discounting and reframing Managing emotions in investing Surviving is winning And A LOT more!  Follow Paul on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CravenPartners) and his website https://www.paulcraven.com/

May 13, 2021 • 1:11:12

Jeremiah Lowin — Embracing Uncertainty

Jeremiah Lowin — Embracing Uncertainty

In this episode of Infinite Loops, we speak with Jeremiah Lowin, CEO at Prefect. In this conversation we cover: Overcoming inertia When information challenges your beliefs Choosing the right words for expression Narratives and decision-making Building a culture that appreciates uncertainty  And A LOT more Follow Jeremiah on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jlowin), and learn more about Prefect at https://www.prefect.io/

May 6, 2021 • 1:19:32

Jesse Livermore – What Now?

Jesse Livermore – What Now?

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with OSAM Research Partner Jesse Livermore (pseudonym). In this conversation we chat: MMT and valuations Bitcoin: Bull & Bear Cases Transactional valuation Intrinsic valuation Managing future crises And MUCH more    Follow Jesse on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Jesse_Livermore), and check out his writing here (http://www.philosophicaleconomics.com/).

Apr 29, 2021 • 1:19:06

Daniel Jeffries – Questioning Everything

Daniel Jeffries – Questioning Everything

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Daniel Jeffries, futurist and author. Daniel’s newest book is Mastering Depression and Living the Life You Were Meant to Live. In this conversation we chat: The multiverse Why Dan wrote his newest book Mimetic desires and human behavior Questioning everything And MUCH more    Follow Daniel on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Dan_Jeffries1), check out his writing (https://medium.com/@dan.jeffriescheck), and find his new book here.

Apr 22, 2021 • 1:13:18

Howard Lindzon – The Larry David of Finance

Howard Lindzon – The Larry David of Finance

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Howard Lindzon, Founder & General Partner at Social Leverage, and Founder of StockTwits. In this conversation we chat: Why Howard is Larry David The reasons he launched a SPAC How SPACs differ from Venture Capital His thoughts on FinTech & Crypto And MUCH more    Follow Howard on Twitter (https://twitter.com/howardlindzon), and check out his website (https://howardlindzon.com/)

Apr 15, 2021 • 1:04:38

Joe Weisenthal - Rapid Fire

Joe Weisenthal - Rapid Fire

In this episode of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Joe Weisenthal, Executive Editor of Digital News at Bloomberg. In this fun and thought-provoking conversation we chat:   • NFTs • Bitcoin Believers and its viability  • MMT • Robinhood • And MANY more sensitive subjects    Follow Joe on Twitter (Twitter.com/thestalwart).

Apr 8, 2021 • 1:04:18

Bill Brewster – Asking Tough Questions

Bill Brewster – Asking Tough Questions

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Bill Brewster, investor and host of The Business Brew podcast. In this conversation we covered: How Bill’s investment career took shape. The tragic story of Bill’s relative. Important questions on Robinhood. Investor education. Gambling vs. Investing. And MUCH more. Follow Bill on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BillBrewsterSCG) and check out Bill’s podcast (https://www.podpage.com/the-business-brew/)

Apr 1, 2021 • 1:03:50

Josh Wolfe - Inventing The Future

Josh Wolfe - Inventing The Future

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Josh Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner at Lux Capital. In this conversation we covered: The acceleration of technological change. Inflation, the dollar, and crypto. Macro and geopolitical risk. Lux’s portfolio companies And MUCH more Follow Josh on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wolfejosh) and check out Lux Capital (https://luxcapital.com/)

Mar 25, 2021 • 51:02

Alex Danco - Makes A Scene

Alex Danco - Makes A Scene

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Alex Danco of Shopify. In this wide-ranging discussion we cover: How to create a scene Great scenes and movements from history The Canadian startup market The Pepsi/Coke blind taste test And MUCH more Follow Alex (https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco) on Twitter, and read his blog here http://alexdanco.com/ .

Mar 18, 2021 • 1:12:34

Anna Gat – Learning Through Discussion

Anna Gat – Learning Through Discussion

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Anna Gat, Founder and CEO of Interintellect. In this conversation we covered: Power of conversation The Salons that Anna runs The importance of framing Communication differences in genders Fostering human connection And MUCH more Follow Anna on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TheAnnaGat) and check out Interintellect (www.Interintellect.com)

Mar 11, 2021 • 59:59

Max Arbitrage – Healthcare, Investing & Biology

Max Arbitrage – Healthcare, Investing & Biology

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with the man behind anonymous Twitter account Max Arbitrage. Max is an investor, entrepreneur, and top mind in the health care industry. In this conversation we covered: Game theory and modern markets Deterministic vs. probabilistic thinking Max’s entrepreneurial ventures Fixing what sucks in an industry The perils of status games And MUCH more   Follow Max on Twitter (https://twitter.com/max_arbitrage).

Mar 4, 2021 • 1:03:52

Lily Francus – Options, Passive & Speculation (EP.36)

Lily Francus – Options, Passive & Speculation (EP.36)

In this episode of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Lily Francus, an independent quantitative researcher and creator of the NOPE indicator. In this conversation we covered: Lily’s dive into the world of options Her popular whitepaper and subsequent NOPE indicator The power of Twitter for networking and insights Retail participation in the options markets GameStop madness And MUCH more Follow Lily on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nope_its_lily) and check out her writing (https://nopeitslily.s

Feb 25, 2021 • 1:14:47

Polina Marinova – The Profile

Polina Marinova – The Profile

In this episode of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Polina Marinova, founder, and author of The Profilenewsletter, which covers the masters and experts within various industries. In this conversation we covered: Polina’s decision to leave Fortune The business aspect of content creation Lessons learned from profiling the greats How The Profile has evolved over time Developing an alter ego And MUCH more Follow Polina on Twitter (https://twitter.com/polina_marinova) and check out her newslette

Feb 18, 2021 • 1:05:45

Naufal Sanaullah – Macro, Psychology & Charity

Naufal Sanaullah – Macro, Psychology & Charity

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Naufal Sanaullah, Chief Macro Strategist at EIA All Weather Alpha Partners. In this wide-ranging discussion we cover: How Naufal navigated markets at the start of COVID-19. Leveraging Twitter for mentorship The Momentum Factor and Goldman’s Baskets Positive and negative impacts of the internet Naufal’s charitable work And much more.

Feb 11, 2021 • 1:04:03

Tim Urban - Exploring Ourselves

Tim Urban - Exploring Ourselves

In this episode we spoke with Tim Urban, founder and writer at Wait But Why? In this super episode Jim and Tim discuss: • The story of us • Managing and taming our biases • Flat earthers and how we’re no different • Overcoming our outdated mental hardware • and MUCH more. Follow Tim on Twitter (Twitter.com/waitbutwhy) and check out his site (waitbutwhy.com)

Feb 4, 2021 • 1:19:16

Jason Zweig – Psychology, History & Writing

Jason Zweig – Psychology, History & Writing

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Jason Zweig of The Wall Street Journal, where he writes his famous The Intelligent Investor column. Jason is also the author of Your Money and Your Brain, and the editor of the revised edition of Benjamin Graham''s The Intelligent Investor. In this discussion we cover: The power of writing to learn. Why humans never learn from their mistakes. Jason’s path into markets out of college. The lessons we can learn from the past. And much more Foll

Jan 28, 2021 • 1:03:31

Mayor Francis Suarez – The Miami Elevator Pitch

Mayor Francis Suarez – The Miami Elevator Pitch

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Francis Suarez, Mayor of Miami. In this wide-ranging discussion we cover: The mass business migration to Miami Leveraging Twitter as a public official The elevator pitch for moving to Miami Why the Mayor is so optimistic about Miami’s future Jim and Jamie’s post-episode discussion And much more Follow Mayor Suarez (https://twitter.com/FrancisSuarez) on Twitter.

Jan 21, 2021 • 44:42

Dan Runcie – The Business of Hip-Hop & Music

Dan Runcie – The Business of Hip-Hop & Music

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Dan Runcie, author of the popular newsletter Trapital, which focuses on hip-hop business trends. Our conversation covers: Apple vs. Spotify Music as an investment asset Unique revenue streams for innovative artists The economics of hip-hop Opportunities for artists in Tiktok and other new apps And MUCH more Follow Dan (https://twitter.com/RuncieDan) on Twitter, and check out his newsletter https://trapital.co/.

Jan 14, 2021 • 1:05:05

Brian Roemmele – The Intelligence Amplifier (EP.29)

Brian Roemmele – The Intelligence Amplifier (EP.29)

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Brian Roemmele, aka “The Voice Expert”. Our long and in-depth conversation covers: The rise of Voice systems like Alexa The future of voice, AI, and knowledge Brian’s exciting invention Intelligence Amplification  And MUCH more Follow Brian (https://twitter.com/BrianRoemmele) on Twitter, and check out his website  http://voicefirst.expert/.

Dec 31, 2020 • 1:42:46

Pete Weishaupt – The Golden Age for Creators

Pete Weishaupt – The Golden Age for Creators

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Pete Weishaupt. Our conversation with Pete covers: Starting an e-commerce business Running cheap experiments How to leverage Twitter Behavioral economics And much more Follow Pete (https://twitter.com/peteweishaupt) on Twitter, and read his blog herehttps://maverickmedia.substack.com/.

Dec 24, 2020 • 51:43

Alex Danco – Shopify, SPACs & Status

Alex Danco – Shopify, SPACs & Status

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Alex Danco of Shopify. In this wide-ranging discussion we cover: Alex’s first 6 months at Shopify Social Capital & SPACs How Twitter has changed status networks The rise of e-commerce Can Founders Lie? And much more Follow Alex (https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco) on Twitter, and read his blog here http://alexdanco.com/ .

Dec 17, 2020 • 1:14:20

Tren Griffin- Escaping Gravity

Tren Griffin- Escaping Gravity

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Tren Griffin, Senior Director at Microsoft and author of the popular business and investing blog 25iq . In this wide-ranging discussion we cover: Base rates and ‘escaping gravity’ Living a rewarding life. Entrepreneurship and risk-taking The importance of becoming an ‘Editor’ And much more Follow Tren (https://twitter.com/trengriffin) on Twitter, and read his blog here 25iq.

Dec 3, 2020 • 1:15:38

Josh Brown & Brian Portnoy – “How I Invest My Money”

Josh Brown & Brian Portnoy – “How I Invest My Money”

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Josh Brown & Brian Portnoy, authors of the newly released book How I Invest My Money. In this discussion, we cover: How Brian and Josh invest personally. Highlighted stories from some of the 25 contributing authors. The concept of “Funded Contentment” How money can be wielded as a weapon Behavioral biases and money Roasting Jamie… and much more Follow Josh (https://twitter.com/ReformedBroker) and Brian (https://twitter.com/brianportnoy) on Twit

Nov 19, 2020 • 1:10:31

Michael Batnick – The Irrelevant Investor

Michael Batnick – The Irrelevant Investor

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Michael Batnick, Director of Research at Ritholtz Wealth Management. In this conversation, we cover: Michael’s journey to Ritholtz Wealth Management His terrible experiences in the insurance industry Breaking into finance How the Ritholtz Wealth Management business has grown And much more  Follow Michael on Twitter at https://twitter.com/michaelbatnick , and find his blog here The Irrelevant Investor.

Nov 5, 2020 • 58:07

James Clear – Constructing Habits & Systems

James Clear – Constructing Habits & Systems

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with James Clear, author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits. In this fascinating discussion, we cover: Maintaining habits amid COVID-19 The importance of time horizons Writing as an antidote to confusion The steps for forming atomic habits And much more  Follow James on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JamesClear , and find his book here Atomic Habits.

Oct 22, 2020 • 1:02:05

Annie Duke – How to Decide

Annie Duke – How to Decide

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Annie Duke, former professional poker player, decision-making expert, and best-selling author. Her latest book is How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices, which was released this week. In this conversation, we cover: COVID-19 and decision-making Resulting and the 2016 election What drove Annie to write her new book Writing as a powerful tool for testing your knowledge And MUCH more. Follow Annie on Twitter at https://twitter.com/A

Oct 15, 2020 • 1:21:02

Adam Townsend (Pt. 2) – The Sale

Adam Townsend (Pt. 2) – The Sale

In this episode of Infinite Loops we invited Adam Townsend back on to speak exclusively about Sales, and why it is so important. In this conversation, we cover: Extreme salesmanship What you cannot learn from Sales books The sales we don’t even realize we’re making The right and wrong approaches to selling And MUCH more. Follow Adam on Twitter at https://twitter.com/adamscrabble .

Oct 8, 2020 • 1:06:15

Brent Beshore – Boring Businesses, COVID-19, and Doing Better

Brent Beshore – Boring Businesses, COVID-19, and Doing Better

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Brent Beshore, CEO and Founder of Permanent Equity. In this conversation, we cover: What Brent has learned since making his first deal. How COVID-19 has impacted the businesses in Brent’s portfolios The importance of time horizons The lasting changes from COVID-19 Finding the right partners and teams in business You can follow Brent on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BrentBeshore) and learn more about Permanent Equity here (https://www.permanentequi

Sep 24, 2020 • 1:15:35

Ron Howard – The Past, Present and Future of Entertainment

Ron Howard – The Past, Present and Future of Entertainment

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with legendary actor, documentarian, Co-Founder of Imagine Entertainment, and academy award winning director Ron Howard. In this wide ranging discussion, we cover: The pressure and thrill of directing a Beatles documentary How the movie industry has evolved, and the impact of COVID-19 How documentaries differ from traditional movie making The future of entertainment and how streaming changes things And MUCH more Enjoy!

Sep 10, 2020 • 54:35

Phil Pearlman: Westerners Discuss the Tao (“Don't Suck”)

Phil Pearlman: Westerners Discuss the Tao (“Don't Suck”)

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Phil Pearlman. We discuss: What Phil has learned from studying the Tao The narratives you tell yourself The most important rule: Don’t suck How marketing & finance has evolved over Phil’s career And MUCH more… Follow Phil on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ppearlman) to stay up to date on all of his exciting projects.

Sep 3, 2020 • 55:33

Tyrone Ross: Giving Back, Empowerment, and Gratitude

Tyrone Ross: Giving Back, Empowerment, and Gratitude

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Tyrone Ross. We discuss: Tyrone’s inspiring journey Empowering youth through financial literacy The power of gratitude Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies And MUCH more… Follow Tyrone on Twitter (twitter.com/tr401) to stay up to date on all of his exciting projects.

Aug 20, 2020 • 1:07:05

Rory Sutherland: Human Behavior, Innovation, and Alchemy

Rory Sutherland: Human Behavior, Innovation, and Alchemy

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Rory Sutherland, Author of Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life, and Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy Group UK. We discuss: The relationship between marketing and innovation. Human psychology and behavioral economics. The importance of framing. “Stated” preferences and “Revealed” preferences Follow Rory on Twitter (https://twitter.com/rorysutherland) and check out his books here (https://www.amazon.com/

Jul 23, 2020 • 1:51:20

Bronwyn Williams: Self Sovereignty, Futurism, and The State

Bronwyn Williams: Self Sovereignty, Futurism, and The State

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Bronwyn Williams. We discuss: What being a ‘futurist’ means Accelerating trends as a result of COVID-19 Geopolitics and the African continent Technology and economic development The future of governance Follow Bronwyn on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bronwynwilliams) and check out her website here (https://whatthefuturenow.com/)

Jul 9, 2020 • 1:05:34

Anthony Pompliano: Building a Brand, Moats, and Bitcoin

Anthony Pompliano: Building a Brand, Moats, and Bitcoin

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Anthony Pompliano. We discuss: Building a personal brand and business The Bitcoin landscape Moats and innovation The power of Twitter for networking And much more… Follow Pomp on Twitter (https://twitter.com/APompliano) and check out his website here (https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonyPompliano)

Jul 2, 2020 • 1:16:34

Adam Townsend: Wall Street, Policy, and Wealth Generation

Adam Townsend: Wall Street, Policy, and Wealth Generation

In this super episode of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Adam Townsend. We discuss: Adam’s illustrious career on Wall Street Wealth extraction Extreme salesmanship Adam’s COVID-19 blog Chinese foreign and domestic policy And MUCH more… Follow Adam on Twitter (https://twitter.com/adamscrabble) and check out his website here (https://www.adamtownsend.me/).

Jun 25, 2020 • 1:30:55

Chris Sommers - Adventures at Sea

Chris Sommers - Adventures at Sea

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Chris Sommers, CEO at Unhedged. We discuss: Sailing the world for 4 years without knowing how to sail Chris’ experience at Greenlight Capital Shorting Lehman’s stock in 2008 And much more… Follow Chris on Twitter (https://twitter.com/QuisitiveInvest) and learn more about Unhedged here (https://www.unhedged.com/).

Jun 18, 2020 • 1:14:54

Eric Jorgenson: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

Eric Jorgenson: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Eric Jorgenson, Product Strategist at Zaarly, and author of the Almanack of Naval Ravikant. We discuss: Who is Naval Ravikant? The key lessons from Naval’s writing and career What made Eric want to write this book? Wealth, happiness, and leverage And much more… You can follow Eric on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EricJorgenson ) and learn more about his new book here (https://www.navalmanack.com/).

Jun 4, 2020 • 1:11:25

Ed Latimore: Lessons from Boxing, Sobriety, and Building Mental Fortitude

Ed Latimore: Lessons from Boxing, Sobriety, and Building Mental Fortitude

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Ed Latimore, a former professional heavyweight boxer (13-1-1) and full-time author that writes about getting sober, forgiveness, and self-improvement. We discuss: The path to sobriety and lessons learned Ed’s extraordinary boxing career What Ed dubs the ‘manosphere’ The importance of transparency and grit And much more… You can follow Ed on Twitter (https://twitter.com/edlatimore ), and follow his writing at (https://edlatimore.com/).

May 28, 2020 • 1:07:21

Christie Hamilton: Institutional Investing, Due Diligence During COVID-19, and Advocacy

Christie Hamilton: Institutional Investing, Due Diligence During COVID-19, and Advocacy

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Christie Hamilton, Head of Investments at the $2 billion Children’s Health Medical Center of Dallas. We discuss: Misconceptions about institutional investing The importance of transparency Due diligence during COVID-19 The traits of a good mentor and mentee And much more… You can follow Christie on Twitter( https://twitter.com/ROIChristie ), and can donate to Children’s Health here (https://www.childrens.com/get-involved/donate)

May 21, 2020 • 48:57

Dan McMurtrie: Pandemic Investing, Venture Capital, and Frontier Markets

Dan McMurtrie: Pandemic Investing, Venture Capital, and Frontier Markets

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Dan McMurtrie, Founder & CEO of Tyro Partners, and Partner at Anchorless Bangladesh. In this in-depth discussion, we cover: Disastrous double dates Navigating uncertain markets in a COVID-19 world Succumbing to behavioral biases in volatile times The investment opportunity in frontier markets Companies that Anchorless is working within Bangladesh The future of asset management You can follow Dan on Twitter( https://twitter.com/SuperMugatu ), and

May 7, 2020 • 1:22:15

Chris Arnade: Seeking Respect in Backrow America

Chris Arnade: Seeking Respect in Backrow America

In this episode of Infinite Loops, we spoke with Chris Arnade, author of the bestselling book Dignity: Seeking Respect in Backrow America.   We discussed: Why Chris left Wall Street to document ‘back row America’. How Wall Street has changed over the years Why Chris’s work triggers certain crowds of people The importance of McDonald's to American communities The lessons he’s learned from traveling around America’s lower-income communities. And more…   If you’d like to order Chris’ book,

May 1, 2020 • 46:53

Morgan Housel – The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel – The Psychology of Money

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Morgan Housel, a Partner at the Collaborative Fund. Our conversation covered: The content of Morgan’s upcoming book Whether money is the ‘last taboo’ Money as a hierarchal system What shapes the role of money in different societies Investor psychology and self-inflicted problems If you’d like to pre-order Morgan’s book, you can find more information here: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681

Apr 23, 2020 • 47:03

Michael Green: Evolving Market Structures and COVID-19

Michael Green: Evolving Market Structures and COVID-19

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Michael Green, Partner & Chief Strategist at Logica Capital Advisers. In a wide-ranging discussion that could have lasted the rest of the day, we covered: The passive narrative, and its impact on market structure. Vanguard and Blackrock’s lobbying efforts. Target Date Funds and their increasing dominance. COVID-19 and the government’s response. The power of language. Michael’s recent paper: Policy in a World of Pandemics, Social Media, and Passive

Apr 9, 2020 • 1:22:04

Liz Hall - An Outsider’s Perspective

Liz Hall - An Outsider’s Perspective

Our guest this week is Liz Hall, an investor who burst onto Financial Twitter with a hundred tweet thread on her ‘hot takes’ in finance. In this episode, we discuss: Her unique background and introduction to investing. The power of narrative and emotion in investing. The importance of dispassionate analysis. Capital allocation.  And much more. You can find Liz’s super thread here: https://twitter.com/LAForeverHall/status/1205981236960714754?s=20

Mar 26, 2020 • 49:13

Madelaine D’Angelo - Quantifying the Art Market

Madelaine D’Angelo - Quantifying the Art Market

Our guest this week is Madelaine D’Angelo, Co-founder and CEO of Arthena, the first quantitative investment firm for art assets. The firm uses hundreds of thousands of data points to identify the factors (artist, year of creation, gallery displays, etc.) that are predictive of future returns. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jim, Jamie, and Madelaine discuss: Value & Momentum factors in the art market. Arthena’s models. The problems with repeat sales data. Portfolio construction and exit stra

Mar 12, 2020 • 53:05

Jim Chanos – Financial Frauds and Manias: Past, Present, Future

Jim Chanos – Financial Frauds and Manias: Past, Present, Future

Our guest this week is renowned short-seller Jim Chanos, founder, and president of Kynikos Associates. Over the course of his long and successful career, Jim has publicly bet against companies like Enron, which Barron’s deemed the “market call of the decade, if not the past 50 years.” While many know him for these famous shorts, fewer know that Jim is also a passionate historian, and is a firm believer in the notion that history can act as a useful guide for investors today. In this wide-ranging

Feb 27, 2020 • 1:02:21

RampCapital and SuperMugatu

RampCapital and SuperMugatu

In this episode, we sit down with two of the most prominent anonymous accounts on Financial Twitter, Ramp Capital and Super Mugatu. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation, and peak behind the curtain of anonymous Twitter.

Nov 25, 2019 • 1:12:06

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