Long-form interviews and conversations with tech, AI, and finance leaders (30min+)
Jordan Peterson examines the psychological roots of totalitarianism through the lens of disgust sensitivity and Jungian shadow theory, arguing that recognizing your own capacity for evil and developing fierce self-advocacy are essential defenses against authoritarianism and personal corruption.
Comedian Chris Duffy explains that humor is less about performing and more about cultivating presence by noticing small absurdities, maintaining a 'laugh list' to train awareness, and prioritizing laughing with others rather than demanding they laugh at you.
Brent Johnson and Craig Tindale debate whether the West faces a 'Bronze Age' collapse due to deindustrialization, agreeing that financialized economies face severe material constraints but disagreeing on whether the US can recover hegemony or if systemic bifurcation with China is inevitable.
AI represents a transformative shift comparable to the internet or mobile, but we remain in its infancy (like 1997), with adoption spread unevenly across industries and the real challenge being integration and judgment rather than mere task automation.
Ivanka Trump details her evolution from a young entrepreneur to a mission-driven investor and builder who prioritizes radical self-knowledge, describing her work in transformative technologies and an ambitious Mediterranean real estate project while emphasizing that authenticity is the only sustainable competitive advantage.
NVR has generated legendary 62,000% returns since 1996 by combining an asset-light land-option model with aggressive share buybacks, transforming a cyclical homebuilder into one of history's greatest compounders while traditional competitors remain burdened by heavy land ownership.
Lifco is a Swedish serial acquirer with 275+ acquisitions in niche industrial markets (dental, demolition robotics, systems) that has compounded earnings at 14% annually since its 2014 IPO without diluting shareholders, utilizing a decentralized, long-term focused strategy distinct from traditional private equity.
Former Congressman and Pentagon official Brad Carson argues that AI development is not inevitable and can be controlled through strategic regulation, particularly by treating AI as products subject to liability laws rather than granting them human rights, while leveraging chip controls and mandatory testing to shape the technology's future.
Nick Nisi from WorkOS explains how deleting 95% of his AI agent's skills improved accuracy from 77% to 97%, detailing his 'Case' harness system that uses state machines and cryptographic proof to enforce accountability rather than relying on instructions.
Jordan Peterson explains that self-transformation requires structured writing exercises to process past trauma and specify future goals, arguing that truth—not avoidance—is the fundamental mechanism for psychological redemption and measurable life improvement.
Corgi Insurance CEO Nico details the company's radical '7-day week' work culture where employees live in the office, revealing a philosophy that prioritizes asymmetric upside and winning at all costs over work-life balance, traditional credentials, and even longevity. The interview explores how this intensity serves as a filter to attract 'killers' while repelling those unwilling to sacrifice health and weekends for trillion-dollar ambitions.
Jordy Visser argues that despite record valuations, the market remains in a secular bull market driven by AI infrastructure spending and expanding tech profit margins, creating a 'run it hot' policy environment where governments prioritize asset price support over inflation control.