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Long-form interviews and conversations with tech, AI, and finance leaders (30min+)

How Elon Musk Engineered the World’s Biggest I.P.O.
30:38
New York Times Podcasts New York Times Podcasts

How Elon Musk Engineered the World’s Biggest I.P.O.

SpaceX is preparing the largest IPO in history, aiming to raise up to $75 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, while changing stock market rules to allow unprecedented retail access and rapid index inclusion despite the company currently operating at a $4.3 billion loss.

23 days ago · 10 points
The PROOF We’re In A Simulation Is Hiding In Plain Sight
32:08
Impact Theory Impact Theory

The PROOF We’re In A Simulation Is Hiding In Plain Sight

The video argues that free will is an illusion supported by neuroscience showing decisions form unconsciously before conscious awareness, while quantum mechanics reveals a computationally efficient universe functioning like a simulation where even randomness is procedurally determined, not chosen.

23 days ago · 8 points
The Hidden Pattern Behind Winning Products | Farmville creator Mark Pincus
1:09:29
The Knowledge Project (Shane Parrish) The Knowledge Project (Shane Parrish)

The Hidden Pattern Behind Winning Products | Farmville creator Mark Pincus

Mark Pincus, creator of Farmville, reveals that winning consumer products tap into unexpressed human instincts and exhibit undeniable 'heat,' while explaining how career failures, an offensive mindset focused on maximum upside, and strict personal accountability systems enabled his success despite early evidence he was 'unemployable.'

23 days ago · 8 points
The Beginner’s Guide To Retinol Products
31:13
New York Times Podcasts New York Times Podcasts

The Beginner’s Guide To Retinol Products

Dermatologists consider retinoids the gold standard for anti-aging and acne because they stimulate collagen and accelerate cell turnover, but they require careful introduction with small amounts and gradual frequency increases to avoid irritation.

23 days ago · 10 points
Jake Sullivan: 'Hard to see' what U.S. has gained in Iran
41:07
How I Built This (NPR) How I Built This (NPR)

Jake Sullivan: 'Hard to see' what U.S. has gained in Iran

Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan argues that the Trump administration's military conflict with Iran has backfired strategically, leaving the US worse off with a closed Strait of Hormuz and emboldened hardliners, while warning that proposed military intervention in Cuba fails essential criteria for justified force.

23 days ago · 10 points

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