Long-form interviews and conversations with tech, AI, and finance leaders (30min+)
Joe Rogan and Action Bronson discuss the practical uses of woolly mammoth ivory, explore the mysterious origins of Teotihuacan and evidence of ancient seafaring, and reflect on male fashion accessories and 1990s tattoo culture.
Jordan Peterson argues that suffering leads either to resentful corruption and atrocity or to voluntary psychological transformation and rebirth. He advocates identifying with the process of continual renewal rather than static order or chaos, supported by therapeutic relationships built on honest feedback and unconditional positive regard.
Philosopher Will MacAskill argues that the 'character' of current AI systems represents a critical lever for shaping civilization's future, as these models increasingly function as the global workforce, advisors to leaders, and confidants to billions—meaning their design determines everything from democratic stability to human moral reasoning.
Marc Andreessen argues that the internet has recreated and accelerated CNN's "randemonium" model—where media locks onto the single most compelling "current thing"—creating a global village of 8 billion people who experience reality as a continuous series of 2.5-day viral outrage cycles that make political prediction impossible while potentially reducing physical violence.
Under Kash Patel's leadership, the FBI has transformed from an independent law enforcement agency into a politically driven organization focused on immigration enforcement and media optics, with 45 current and former employees describing operational chaos, abrupt reassignments, and a crisis of mission that they fear compromises national security.
Author Raama explains why she publicly resigned from being a bridesmaid after spending thousands on three weddings, arguing that the financial strain and emotional labor of modern bridal parties have become unsustainable for many women.
Wirecutter cleaning expert Andrea Barnes explains why dish soap is the most versatile and economical cleaner for nearly any household surface, outperforming specialized products while reducing environmental impact through multi-purpose use.
Ryan Sablan shares his asymmetric value investing framework, revealing how Charlie Munger's simple mathematical insight—that you only need one winner among three bets to achieve 33% returns—combined with rigorous balance sheet analysis and position sizing, can lead to market-beating performance without requiring a high win rate.
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman recounts the company's 2015 origins competing against DeepMind's perceived insurmountable lead, the technical breakthroughs that validated the scaling hypothesis, the 2017 pivot from non-profit to for-profit to secure billions in compute, and the boardroom dynamics that led to Sam Altman's brief removal.
Xiaomi CFO Alain Lam details how the 16-year-old company leveraged localized supply chains and 'China speed' to evolve from a smartphone disruptor into an electric vehicle manufacturer, selling 50,000 EVs in 30 minutes by treating cars as integrated consumer electronics rather than traditional automobiles.
Former LinkedIn CPO Tomer Cohen explains how AI is rendering traditional functional roles obsolete in favor of "full stack builders," warns that mid-career professionals face the highest displacement risk due to change aversion, and argues that organizational survival requires adopting a beginner's mindset as technological change outpaces best practices.
Axel Merk discusses the uncertain transition from Powell to Kevin Warsh at the Fed, explains why gold remains essential despite frustrating short-term correlations with equities, and argues that current oil supply shocks pose limited recession risk due to structural economic changes.