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a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg and Martin Casado sit down with technologist and investor Balaji Srinivasan to explore how the metaphors we use to describe AI—whether as god, swarm, tool, or oracle—reveal as much about us as they do about the technology itself.Balaji, best known for his work in crypto and network states, also brings a deep background in machine learning. Together, the trio unpacks the evolution of AI discourse, from monotheistic visions of a singular AGI to polytheistic interpretations shaped by culture and context. They debate the practical and philosophical: the current limits of AI, why prompts function like high-dimensional programs, and what it really takes to “close the loop” in AI reasoning.This is a systems-level conversation on belief, control, infrastructure, and the architectures that might govern future societies. Timecodes:0:00 Introduction: The Polytheistic AGI Framework1:46 Personal Journeys in AI and Crypto3:18 Monotheistic vs. Polytheistic AGI: Competing Paradigms8:20 The Limits of AI: Chaos, Turbulence, and Predictability9:29 Platonic Ideals and Real-World Systems14:10 Decentralized AI and the End of Fast Takeoff14:34 Surprises in AI Progress: Language, Locomotion, and Double Descent25:45 Prompting, Verification, and the Age of the Phrase29:44 AI, Crypto, and the Grounding Problem34:26 Visual vs. Verbal: Where AI Excels and Struggles37:19 The Challenge of Markets, Politics, and Adversarial Systems40:11 Amplified Intelligence: AI as a Force Multiplier43:37 The Polytheistic Counterargument: Convergence and Specialization48:17 AI's Impact on Jobs: Specialists, Generalists, and the Future of Work57:36 Security, Drones, and Digital Borders1:03:41 AI, Power, and the Balance of Control1:06:33 The Coming Anti-AI Backlash1:09:10 Global Implications: Labor, Politics, and the Future Resources:Find Balaji on X: https://x.com/balajisFind Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casado Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Episode 116 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Balaji Srinivasan, a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and author known for his influential ideas on technology, decentralization, and the future of society. Based in Silicon Valley, CA, he's the former CTO of Coinbase, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz-backed startups like 21 Inc., and author of The Network State, a groundbreaking book on building digital-first nations.Recording Date: May 28, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - How Global Power is Shifting?07:16 - The US, China and the Internet 24:00 - How Powerful is China?53:45 - What China is NOT01:00:00 - The Internet Century 01:38:00 - What is Internet Place?01:40:00 - Concept of Network States01:47:10 - How can India Play to Win?02:19:45 - Are Dangers of AI Understated?02:26:54 - The Ignored Global Conspiracy.02:29:33 - The Truth about Human Psychology 02:35:00 - About Network School02:37:35 - Prakhar's Reflections

Marty sits down with Balaji Srinivasan to discuss the sympathy for white American conservatives, the simultaneous disruption of Blue America by the internet and Red America by China, the inevitable collapse of the dollar amid Bitcoin's 100 million X rise, and the emergence of network states as a solution for rebuilding civilization after the coming fiat crisis. Balaji on Twitter: https://x.com/balajis STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

Peace of Westphalia, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, archives, decentralization as a way of preserving archives, Byzantine Fault Tolerance(BFT), how BFT applies to Bitcoin, smart contracts, Decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), how DOAs could prevent another FTX, how blockchain technology would work as governance, Balaji Srinivasan, network state, network state vs a cyberstate, cyberstate vs a nation-state, the pitfalls facing a blockchain community, the Ethereum DOA hack, Neo-Medievalism and what it means for the nation-state, the rights of a blockchain community, warfare, psychological operations, the use of PMCs in Africa during the 90s, can blockchains defend themselves against a neo-East India Company?, soft war and cyberwar, EMPs, how can blockchains counter EMP threats, will a cyberstate become more viable with the elapse of the Boomers, the Bay area Rationalist community as a social experimentMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show: Jason sits down with Balaji Srinivasan in Singapore to explore how he's turning years of theory into reality with Network School—the first node of a broader vision for internet-native, decentralized societies. Balaji explains how these “sharp societies” combine education, co-living, and startup culture to create physical communities aligned by values, not geography. From digital nomads to aspiring founders, people are opting into these new systems as an alternative to broken traditional governance. They discuss everything from Starbase and sovereignty to the future of democracy, Bitcoin, and America's place in a multipolar world.Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction of Balaji Srinivasan and the impact of Bitcoin(1:39) The concept of Network School and Network State, including startup societies(4:05) Benefits and historical context of network effects in communities(7:08) Economic and social benefits of Network School(9:35) Global appeal and diverse motivations of Network School participants(10:22) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(12:30) Media perspectives on new societies and the challenge of self-determination(19:35) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(24:00) Personal experiences with US state migration and critique of California politics(27:11) The right to exit, thousand city system, and the two-party system(29:44) Vouched - Trust for agents that's built for builders like you. Check it out at http://vouched.id/twist(31:09) Choosing a country like choosing a college and impressions of new cities(34:03) America's global reputation, politics, and the decline of empires(39:25) Dollar devaluation, Bitcoin's future, and global currency dynamics(41:26) Global power struggles: China versus the Internet and US demographics(44:01) Trump's tariffs, MAGA, and international trade realities(48:12) China's manufacturing dominance and US diplomatic legacy(54:39) The Internet's counterbalance to China and Bitcoin's future risks(1:00:31) Role of cryptocurrencies, quantum computing, and Bitcoin security(1:02:12) Cryptocurrency challenges and the resilience of Bitcoin(1:03:27) Network school state community and opportunities for investors(1:04:01) Closing remarks and final pitch for Network SchoolSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:22) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(19:35) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(29:44) Vouched - Trust for agents that's built for builders like you. Check it out at http://vouched.id/twist(0:00)Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes former CTO of Coinbase and author of The Network State, Balaji Srinivasan, onto the show to discuss the hidden truth behind America's debt crisis, how easy it is to create a new country in today's world, and why failed states often create opportunities for big change. Plus, something we've all been waiting for - We get a visual framework of how Malice's political views would operate in the real world. To learn more about The Network State and The Network School, check out https://ns.comhttps://x.com/balajishttps://ns.comOrder Michael's Brand-new Book, Not Sick of Winning: A History of President Trump's First 100 Days: http://notsickofwinning.comOrder THE WHITE PILL: http://whitepillbook.com/Order THE ANARCHIST HANDBOOK: https://www.amzn.com/B095DVF8FJOrder THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCuOrder DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1https://twitter.com/michaelmalicehttps://instagram.com/michaelmalicehttps://malice.locals.comhttps://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficialIntro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Cats https://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Wednesday! Please subscribe and leave a review.This week's sponsors:American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are savingan avg of $800/mo. 866-336-5030 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Malice, NMLS 182334,nmlsconsumeraccess.orgJustThrive – Potent, Proven, Effective: https://www.JustThriveHealth.com , promo code: WELCOME (20% off)MoinkBox – High-Quality Meat Born, Raised, and Harvested from American Farms: www.MoinkBox.com/MALICE (FREE Wings for Life)PlutoTV – Streaming TV: https://www.Pluto.tv (Free)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take for an idea to stand the test of time and shape generations? In this episode, Eric Jorgenson returns on The Greatness Machine to explore the enduring power of timeless ideas and transformative storytelling. Joining host Darius Mirshahzadeh, they dive into what makes certain books iconic and how mystics like Rumi and Jesus continue to influence modern philosophy. The conversation touches on Peter Thiel's strategic takedown of Gawker and its broader implications for media. They also discuss Ryan Holiday's approach to reviving Stoicism for today's audience and challenge the notion that originality is essential, instead highlighting the power of revisiting and reframing old ideas in fresh, relevant ways. Together, they unpack the intersection of mysticism, media, and modern thought, revealing why some ideas resonate across generations. In this episode, Darius and Eric will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Welcome (02:52) The Impact of Naval Ravikant's Work (06:05) Exploring Fame and Ego (12:11) Eric's Journey and Scribe Media (15:07) Book Publishing Insights (22:37) The Art of Writing and Capturing Attention (27:15) Spiritual Awakening and Life-Changing Insights (29:52) The Power of Books and Personal Growth (47:57) Recognizing Genius in Others (50:10) The Power of Stoicism and Modern Philosophy (52:05) Exploring Mysticism and Its Relevance Today (54:04) Translating Ancient Wisdom for Modern Audiences (56:41) The Importance of Historical Context in Philosophy (01:01:03) The Challenge of Approaching Mysticism (01:04:32) Cultural Perceptions and Historical Realities Eric Jorgenson is an author, investor, and creator known for distilling complex ideas into accessible wisdom. His bestselling book, “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant,” guides readers to wealth and happiness through Naval's most impactful insights. Following its success, Eric published “The Anthology of Balaji,” showcasing the visionary ideas of engineer and futurist Balaji Srinivasan. As the founder of Rolling Fun, Eric invests in early-stage tech startups, writes at ejorgenson.com, and hosts the Smart Friends podcast. His blog has engaged over a million readers since 2014. When not working, he's on a mission to craft the perfect sandwich. Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/327-eric-jorgenson-what-we-can-learn-from-naval-ravikant/id1555334180?i=1000684054523  Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. Huel: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code GREATNESS at https://huel.com/GREATNESS (Minimum $75 purchase). ExpressVPN: Secure your online data today with ExpressVPN. Go to expressvpn.com/darius. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius.  Connect with Eric: Website: https://www.ejorgenson.com/ Website: https://scribemedia.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erjorgenson  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erjorgenson/  Books: https://www.ejorgenson.com/books-1  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Balaji Srinivasan, angel investor and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Network State, joins Aditya Agarwal on Minus One to challenge prevailing assumptions about global tech and opportunity.Connect with us here:1. Balaji Srinivasan- https://x.com/balajis2. Aditya Agarwal- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/3. South Park Commons- https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/00:00 Trailer00:59 Introduction02:07 Building Counsyl03:40 The science and math08:45 Founder energy12:38 Funding opportunities16:47 Geographical connectivity23:47 Recentralize tech26:21 Millionaire migration33:07 Outside success39:08 Outro

In this episode we talk with Ram Kumar, Core Contributor at OpenLedger discussing OpenLedger, AI from a technical lense in general and why general AI likely won't cut it. OpenLedger, a decentralized platform purpose-built for AI. It lets developers train, verify, and monetize models on-chain with full transparency. By enabling Proof of Attribution, specialized model creation, and low-cost inference, they empower a new generation of AI that's community-owned, trustless & scalable. Raised $11.2M with investors including Polychain Capital, Borderless Capital, Finality Capital, Hashkey, prominent angels including Sreeram Kannan (EigenLayer), Balaji Srinivasan, Sandeep (Polygon), Kenny (Manta), Scott (Gitcoin), Ajit Tripathi (Chainyoda), Trevor among others and an Echo community round.Links: - X: https://x.com/Ramkumartweet- Website: https://www.openledger.xyz/

Niklas Anzinger, CEO of Infinita City, discusses how new governance models can unlock technological innovation through regulatory flexibility. Operating within Prospera's special economic zone in Honduras, Infinita is building a biotech-focused district that demonstrates how competitive governance can foster development.Key takeaways:Regulatory flexibility allows businesses to select from proven international frameworks rather than being subject to monopolistic regulation, unlocking "stranded technologies"The project uses market mechanisms like mandatory liability insurance to create proper regulatory incentives without overregulationNotable tech investors including Brian Armstrong (Coinbase), Balaji Srinivasan, and Tim Draper have recently backed the project, validating its approach to governance innovationYou can connect with Niklas on Linkedin, and you can learn more about Prospera here

Il "fascismo apocalittico" è un'ideologia emergente all'interno dell'estrema destra americana che intreccia tecnologie futuristiche, fondamentalismo religioso, visioni elitiste e una totale rinuncia alla possibilità di un futuro condiviso. Si prepara al collasso, progettando rifugi iper-capitalisti e comunità fortificate da cui espellere i "non meritevoli”. L'articolo citato nella puntata è: The rise of end times fascism, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/apr/13/end-times-fascism-far-right-trump-musk, 13 aprile 2025 Gli inserti audio sono tratti da: Balaji Srinivasan on the Rise of the Tech Counter Elites, canale YouTube Upstream with Erik Torenberg, 24 luglio 2024; Trey Goff – Próspera: Building the Future of Governance, canale YouTube Free cities foundation, 4 novembre 2022; Trump Proposes Building Ten New US 'Freedom Cities,' Offering 'Baby Bonuses', Forbes Breaking News, 3 marzo 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Beacon Podcast, we speak with Karan Sirdesai, the Co-Founder of Mira Network, a decentralized AI infrastructure platform that's pioneering a new approach to reliable and safe artificial intelligence. Karan shares how Mira tackles the challenge of AI hallucinations, making intelligent systems more trustworthy for critical use cases in finance, healthcare, and beyond.Karan dives into his non-linear founder journey, from hustling in university and working with Balaji Srinivasan, to founding Mira alongside deep AI and crypto experts. You'll hear how the team discovered their "aha" moment through hands-on experimentation with GPU rentals and AI pipelines—and how this led them to a breakthrough solution using multiple models and consensus-based verification.

New aesthetic filters on movies and websites. A new era of books. An absolutely bulldozer to the ad industry process. NLW builds off of comments from Balaji Srinivasan to explore ten areas that are being transformed by the new ChatGPT image generation model. Source:https://x.com/balajis/status/1904987087361004029Brought to you by:KPMG – Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kpmg.com/ai⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlwThe Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

Guest: Zac Bookman, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenGovThirteen years after co-founding the government transparency startup OpenGov, Zac Bookman is still finding ways to surprise people. In 2023, Cox Enterprises bought the company for $1.8 billion — but as far as Zac is concerned, “we're just getting started.”“ I left the vast majority of my net worth in the company,” he says. “So I'm a believer. I'm all in.”The mission of powering “more effective and accountable government” has been stable since OpenGov's earliest days, and that mission has informed everything from hiring to M&A to the decision to sell. “These people buy and don't sell,” Zac said of Cox. “They're all in on the mission. And they're all in on taking care of employees. So I see a triple win: A win for employees, win for the investors, win for the customers, maybe a quadruple win for me and the management.”Chapters:(01:46) - OpenGov's mission (04:34) - Shrinking the product-market fit (07:34) - Super misson driven (08:59) - Why OpenGov almost shut down (13:08) - Zac's early career (16:16) - Picking (and losing) a CTO (22:50) - Growing upside-down (25:29) - The SPAC backstabber (31:26) - Why Zac didn't get fired (33:24) - Selling in 2024 (37:04) - Growth by acquisition (42:31) - John Chambers and PMF (49:32) - Zac's cross-country bike ride (56:25) - Expectations vs. reality (58:57) - The coup attempt (01:01:59) - Tiring work (01:05:47) - Going to the White House (01:09:40) - DOGE & disrespect (01:12:54) - “We're just getting started” (01:14:18) - Who OpenGov is hiring (and where) (01:15:13) - What “grit” means to Zac Mentioned in this episode: Joe Lonsdale, Cox Enterprises, OpenAI, the Department of Government Efficiency, Workday, H.R. McMaster, Stanford University, Formation 8, 8VC, the National Academy of Sciences, the Stanford Review, Kamala Harris, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan, Coinbase, Earn, Ben Horowitz, Facebook, Steve Laughlin, Cisco, Laurene Powell Jobs, Glynn Capital, Acme, Allen & Company, Harry You, Joe Tucci, EMC, Bill Green, Accenture, Tyler Technologies, HP, Josh Kushner, GTY Technology Holdings, John Keker, Palantir, CKAN, Oracle, Kevin McCarthy, The American Technology Council Summit, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Satya Nadella, Pat Gelsinger, Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, Elon Musk, Bill Clinton, and Al Gore.Links:Connect with ZacLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

Konungurinn lengi lifi, skrifaði Donald Trump um sjálfan sig á samfélagsmiðlum nýlega. Frá því að hann tók við embætti forseta í Janúar hefur hann unnið að því að gjörbylta bandarísku stjórnkerfi og samfélagi með suðurafríska tæknimógúlinn Elon Musk sér við hlið. Hugmyndirnar sem þeir styðjast í niðurrifinu og uppbyggingu hins nýja samfélags hafa lengi verið að bruggast í tæknigeiranum - og þær eru róttækari en marga grunar. Lýðræðið er komið á endastöð, og Bandaríkin þurfa snjallan forstjóra sem stýrir samfélaginu eins og sprotafyrirtæki. Það þarf að byggja upp einveldi, nýtt konungsdæmi, segja jafnvel sumir. Næstu vikurnar ætlum við að sökkva okkur ofan í þessar byltingarhugmyndir og hugsuðina á bakvið þær, konungssinnana í Kisildal. Í þriðja þættinum fjöllum við um útópískar hugmyndir Kísildalsins, meðal annars Netríkið, Network State, sem Balaji Srinivasan hefur talað fyrir. Við ræðum meðal annars GAZA Inc, Prospera og tilraunir Praxis til að kaupa Grænland. Efni sem við notuðum við gerð þáttarins var meðal annars: - The Network State: How to start a new country, bók eftir Balaji Srinivasan, aðgengileg á https://thenetworkstate.com/ Viðtöl, fyrirlestrar og blogg: - Silicon Valley's ultimate exit (Balaji Srinivasan)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1kfVAX7WGU - Competitive Government (Patri Friedman) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSO-ZAQiFAI&ab_channel=TheNetworkStatePodcast - The World's first charter city (Paul Romer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30kPKxGuHLA - Grænlandsþráður Dryden Brown á X - https://x.com/drydenwtbrown/status/1856424282823541099 - TradHumanism and building the future (Dryden Brown) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T5K2TGLfC8 - Gaza Inc. (Curtis Yarvin) - https://graymirror.substack.com/p/gaza-inc - Pronomos Capital - https://www.pronomos.vc/portfolio Umfjallanir um Network state hreyfinguna: - Who Would Give This Guy Millions to Build His Own Utopia? - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/style/praxis-city-dryden-brown.html - Crack-up capitalism, bók eftir Quinn Slobodian https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250753892/crackupcapitalism/

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Andrew Altschuler, a researcher, educator, and navigator at Tana, Inc., who also founded Tana Stack. Their conversation explores knowledge systems, complexity, and AI, touching on topics like network effects in social media, information warfare, mimetic armor, psychedelics, and the evolution of knowledge management. They also discuss the intersection of cognition, ontologies, and AI's role in redefining how we structure and retrieve information. For more on Andrew's work, check out his course and resources at altshuler.io and his YouTube channel.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:33 The Demise of AirChat00:50 Network Effects and Social Media Challenges03:05 The Rise of Digital Warlords03:50 Quora's Golden Age and Information Warfare08:01 Building Limbic Armor16:49 Knowledge Management and Cognitive Armor18:43 Defining Knowledge: Secular vs. Ultimate25:46 The Illusion of Insight31:16 The Illusion of Insight32:06 Philosophers of Science: Popper and Kuhn32:35 Scientific Assumptions and Celestial Bodies34:30 Debate on Non-Scientific Knowledge36:47 Psychedelics and Cultural Context44:45 Knowledge Management: First Brain vs. Second Brain46:05 The Evolution of Knowledge Management54:22 AI and the Future of Knowledge Management58:29 Tana: The Next Step in Knowledge Management59:20 Conclusion and Course InformationKey InsightsNetwork Effects Shape Online Communities – The conversation highlighted how platforms like Twitter, AirChat, and Quora demonstrate the power of network effects, where a critical mass of users is necessary for a platform to thrive. Without enough engaged participants, even well-designed social networks struggle to sustain themselves, and individuals migrate to spaces where meaningful conversations persist. This explains why Twitter remains dominant despite competition and why smaller, curated communities can be more rewarding but difficult to scale.Information Warfare and the Need for Cognitive Armor – In today's digital landscape, engagement-driven algorithms create an arena of information warfare, where narratives are designed to hijack emotions and shape public perception. The only real defense is developing cognitive armor—critical thinking skills, pattern recognition, and the ability to deconstruct media. By analyzing how information is presented, from video editing techniques to linguistic framing, individuals can resist manipulation and maintain autonomy over their perspectives.The Role of Ontologies in AI and Knowledge Management – Traditional knowledge management has long been overlooked as dull and bureaucratic, but AI is transforming the field into something dynamic and powerful. Systems like Tana and Palantir use ontologies—structured representations of concepts and their relationships—to enhance information retrieval and reasoning. AI models perform better when given structured data, making ontologies a crucial component of next-generation AI-assisted thinking.The Danger of Illusions of Insight – Drawing from ideas by Balaji Srinivasan, the episode distinguished between genuine insight and the illusion of insight. While psychedelics, spiritual experiences, and intense emotional states can feel revelatory, they do not always produce knowledge that can be tested, shared, or used constructively. The ability to distinguish between profound realizations and self-deceptive experiences is critical for anyone navigating personal and intellectual growth.AI as an Extension of Human Cognition, Not a Second Brain – While popular frameworks like "second brain" suggest that digital tools can serve as externalized minds, the episode argued that AI and note-taking systems function more as extended cognition rather than true thinking machines. AI can assist with organizing and retrieving knowledge, but it does not replace human reasoning or creativity. Properly integrating AI into workflows requires understanding its strengths and limitations.The Relationship Between Personal and Collective Knowledge Management – Effective knowledge management is not just an individual challenge but also a collective one. While personal knowledge systems (like note-taking and research practices) help individuals retain and process information, organizations struggle with preserving and sharing institutional knowledge at scale. Companies like Tesla exemplify how knowledge isn't just stored in documents but embodied in skilled individuals who can rebuild complex systems from scratch.The Increasing Value of First Principles Thinking – Whether in AI development, philosophy, or practical decision-making, the discussion emphasized the importance of grounding ideas in first principles. Great thinkers and innovators, from AI researchers like Demis Hassabis to physicists like David Deutsch, excel because they focus on fundamental truths rather than assumptions. As AI and digital tools reshape how we interact with knowledge, the ability to think critically and question foundational concepts will become even more essential.

Jean Hansen and and Victor Cioffi are core team members of Ipê City, which is a month-long Pop-Up city experiment coming to Florianopolis from April 22 - May 22. We discuss their vision for bringing together 150-200 techno-optimists, builders, and innovators in Brazil's Silicon Valley to prototype solutions to real world problems facing Brazil and Latin America. Ipê City is modeled after the "network state" concepts pioneered by Balaji Srinivasan and others and will explore solutions in the realms of finance, governance, healthcare, education. 00:03 - Introduction and overview of pop-up cities in crypto01:36 - Background prior involvement with Network States05:36 - The vision and cultural goals of Ipe City08:36 - Understanding network states vs pop-up cities11:46 - The evolution from Zuzalu to current pop-up cities14:59 - Unique aspects of pop-up cities vs conferences18:37 - Ipe City's specific objectives and structure22:43 - Weekly cycles and program structure25:22 - Target participants and sandbox approach31:09 - Partnerships and future vision34:21 - Closing thoughts and how to get involvedYou can connect with Jean and Victor on X/Twitter and Linkedin. To learn more go to Ipê City or https://docs.ipe.city/. You can also join the Telegram group To learn more about Jean's previous work in the Prospera community, have a look at the first edition in his Network States documentary series -------------------------------------------------------------------Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠------------------------------------------------------------------Powered by hydroelectric energy from the ITAIPU Dam, Morphware provides high-performance compute to run, train, and build your AI apps and agents.One of the greatest expenses when it comes to building AI applications is the compute. Morphware provides a gateway to accessible compute for AI development.Using abundant clean energy from Paraguay, NVIDIA's highest performing GPU servers and bitcoin mining infrastructure, Morphware offers some of the most competitive prices for compute in the industry.Follow on X @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morphwareai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a part of the community----------------------------------------------------------------

*This was a special edition of Geopolitics & Empire made possible by The People's Reset, consider donating to The People's Reset as a thank you: https://thegreaterreset.org/donate Sterlin Lujan discusses network states, parallel societies, and the growing post-Westphalian trend and move away from the nation state toward sovereign cyberstates. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Sterlin Lujan: Cyberstates, Network States, & Digital Parallel Societies #518 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Logos https://logos.co Polis Labs https://polis-labs.com X https://x.com/SterlinLujan Dignity & Decency: Rhapsodic Musings of a Modern Anarchist https://www.amazon.com/Dignity-Decency-Rhapsodic-Musings-Anarchist-ebook/dp/B09J538L7C Sterlin Lujan's @ People's Reset 2025 https://odysee.com/@TheGreaterReset:4/tprmx-day4:7 About Sterlin Lujan Sterlin is the founder and president of Polis Labs, an independent research institute focused on guiding emergent network states to embrace nonzero-sum governance practices. He prioritizes teaching wisdom and restraint in governance to prevent coordination failures from arising. Sterlin has over a decade of experience as a professional communicator, marketer, and researcher in the blockchain sector. He has worked with and consulted some of the top blockchain and network state organizations, such as bitcoin.com and Logos. Sterlin was a member of the first Network School cohort started by Balaji Srinivasan, and he is the author of the book, "Dignity & Decency: Rhapsodic Musings of a Modern Anarchist." *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

*This was a special edition of Geopolitics & Empire made possible by The People's Reset, consider donating to The People's Reset as a thank you: https://thegreaterreset.org/donate Sterlin Lujan discusses network states, parallel societies, and the growing post-Westphalian trend and move away from the nation state toward sovereign cyberstates. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Sterlin Lujan: Cyberstates, Network States, & Digital Parallel Societies #518 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Logos https://logos.co Polis Labs https://polis-labs.com X https://x.com/SterlinLujan Dignity & Decency: Rhapsodic Musings of a Modern Anarchist https://www.amazon.com/Dignity-Decency-Rhapsodic-Musings-Anarchist-ebook/dp/B09J538L7C Sterlin Lujan's @ People's Reset 2025 https://odysee.com/@TheGreaterReset:4/tprmx-day4:7 About Sterlin Lujan Sterlin is the founder and president of Polis Labs, an independent research institute focused on guiding emergent network states to embrace nonzero-sum governance practices. He prioritizes teaching wisdom and restraint in governance to prevent coordination failures from arising. Sterlin has over a decade of experience as a professional communicator, marketer, and researcher in the blockchain sector. He has worked with and consulted some of the top blockchain and network state organizations, such as bitcoin.com and Logos. Sterlin was a member of the first Network School cohort started by Balaji Srinivasan, and he is the author of the book, "Dignity & Decency: Rhapsodic Musings of a Modern Anarchist." *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Guest: Emilie Choi, president & COO of CoinbaseAfter the collapse of FTX in 2022, “the whole industry was tarnished,” recalls Coinbase COO Emilie Choi. “Politicians came out criticizing crypto, saying it was a fraud.”But unlike FTX, Coinbase was a public company in the U.S. So when the SEC served it a Wells notice, announcing its intent to charge the company with violating securities laws, the executive team took an unusual step: They went on the offensive, publicly calling BS on the agency.“Well-regarded CEOs from TradFi, they were like, ‘You don't do that,'” Emilie says. “'You don't antagonize your regulator.' ... It was a combination of chutzpah and maybe desperation that we were like, ‘We have to go tell our story, because if we don't, nobody else will.'”Chapters: (01:14) - Working with founder CEOs (04:12) - Mission first (07:16) - Reviewing candidates (09:48) - Unusual hiring (11:22) - Crypto after FTX (16:29) - Operation Choke Point 2.0 (19:19) - Grin and bear it (21:24) - Channeling negativity (24:21) - Going to war with the SEC (26:20) - Donald Trump and Gary Gensler (28:38) - Was it worth it? (31:19) - Shipping challenges (34:03) - OKRs and personal goals (36:41) - Brian Armstrong and structure (40:56) - The COO guidebook (43:30) - Removing bureaucracy (46:50) - Investing in crypto (49:41) - After Coinbase (53:03) - Constantly on (54:53) - Favorite interview questions (56:28) - Who Coinbase is hiring (58:28) - Standing for something Mentioned in this episode: Google Chat, executive coaches, Mark Zuckerberg, LinkedIn, Jeff Weiner, speed reading, Warner Bros., Elizabeth Warren, Sam Bankman-Fried, Wells notices, Paul Grewal, Chris Lehane, Airbnb, OpenAI, FOIA requests, Balaji Srinivasan, Dan Romero, Kevin Scott, Microsoft, Patrick McHenry, Ritchie Torres, Fairshake PAC, A16z, Ripple, Stand With Crypto, Dogecoin, Robinhood, Charles Schwab, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Paul Ryan, Faryar Shirzad, Kara Calvert, Elon Musk, Earn.com, Ben Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, Claire Hughes Johnson and Scaling People, Directly Responsible Individuals, Fidelity, BlackRock, Yahoo!, Stewart Butterfield, Brad Garlinghouse, Alibaba, Flickr, cognitive tests, and Loom.Links:Connect with EmilieTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

After dedicating his career to understanding and sharing the power of transformative ideas, entrepreneur and author Eric Jorgenson has seen how the right book can inspire action and drive personal growth. Best known for “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant,” Eric shares how reading sharpens decision-making and unlocks new opportunities. In this episode, he discusses his latest work, “The Anthology of Balaji: A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future,” featuring insights from visionary entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan, and offers a sneak peek into an exciting project on Elon Musk's groundbreaking innovations. In this episode, Darius and Eric will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (03:08) The Impact of Books on Personal Growth (05:49) Eric's Journey to Writing "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" (08:54) The Process of Writing and Publishing (12:00) The Influence of Naval Ravikant (14:53) Exploring Wealth and Its Definitions (17:53) The Role of Leverage in Success (21:01) The Importance of Knowledge and Skills (24:11) Elon Musk: A New Book Project (27:01) The Future of Network States (29:59) Final Thoughts and Greatness Question Eric Jorgenson is an author, investor, and creator known for distilling complex ideas into accessible wisdom. His bestselling book, "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant," guides readers to wealth and happiness through Naval's most impactful insights. Following its success, Eric published "The Anthology of Balaji," showcasing the visionary ideas of engineer and futurist Balaji Srinivasan. As the founder of Rolling Fun, Eric invests in early-stage tech startups, writes at ejorgenson.com, and hosts the Smart Friends podcast. His blog has engaged over a million readers since 2014. When not working, he's on a mission to craft the perfect sandwich. Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/Darius.  Connect with Eric: Website: https://www.ejorgenson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erjorgenson  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erjorgenson/  Books: https://www.ejorgenson.com/books-1  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricJorgenson  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore why optimism isn't just a feel-good mindset but a tactical advantage for leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs navigating an uncertain world. Join 11,000+ Leaders receiving the Finding Peak Newsletter: https://go.ryanhanley.com Inspired by the teachings of Naval Ravikant, Elon Musk, and Balaji Srinivasan, we break down how optimism drives technological progress, reshapes industries, and fosters groundbreaking ideas. Whether you're building a business, advancing in your career, or seeking personal growth, these contrarian principles will challenge conventional thinking and inspire action. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why Naval, Elon, and Balaji emphasize optimism as a core trait for success. The role of first principles thinking in solving big problems and unlocking innovation. How optimism can help overcome fear, resistance, and industry inertia. The unexpected connection between technological progress and philosophical optimism. Practical ways to cultivate an optimistic mindset in your business and personal life. Connect with Eric Jorgenson Website: https://www.ejorgenson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erjorgenson/ Almanac of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/408kBGz This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, and thinkers who want to challenge conventional wisdom, unlock their creative potential, and embrace the future with confidence. Tune in, take notes, and get inspired to master optimism like the greats!

In this episode, we explore why optimism isn't just a feel-good mindset but a tactical advantage for leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs navigating an uncertain world. Join 11,000+ Leaders receiving the Finding Peak Newsletter: https://go.ryanhanley.com Inspired by the teachings of Naval Ravikant, Elon Musk, and Balaji Srinivasan, we break down how optimism drives technological progress, reshapes industries, and fosters groundbreaking ideas. Whether you're building a business, advancing in your career, or seeking personal growth, these contrarian principles will challenge conventional thinking and inspire action. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why Naval, Elon, and Balaji emphasize optimism as a core trait for success. The role of first principles thinking in solving big problems and unlocking innovation. How optimism can help overcome fear, resistance, and industry inertia. The unexpected connection between technological progress and philosophical optimism. Practical ways to cultivate an optimistic mindset in your business and personal life. Connect with Eric Jorgenson Website: https://www.ejorgenson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erjorgenson/ Almanac of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/408kBGz This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, and thinkers who want to challenge conventional wisdom, unlock their creative potential, and embrace the future with confidence. Tune in, take notes, and get inspired to master optimism like the greats!

«La democracia se convertiría en la estrategia para transferir recursos militares al estado. La democracia de masas se convirtió en la nueva soberanía. Todos los que alcanzaron la mayoría de edad en el siglo XX fueron inculcados en los deberes y obligaciones del ciudadano. Los imperativos morales residuales de la era industrial estimularán ataques neoluditas a las tecnologías de la información». El individuo soberano no es un libro, es una profecía. CitizenX es un proyecto de autodefensa. Me gustaría anunciar un proyecto personal: ⁠El proyecto K⁠. Diseña tu propia cartera Pablo González Vidal fue el invitado número 148 al podcast de Kapital. Me llamó la atención su tono tranquilo y pausado describiendo las trampas del sector bancario. Pensé que podríamos trabajar juntos así que le escribí y ahora lanzamos El Proyecto K, una formación online en diseño de carteras. Nuestro objetivo es que, contándote de forma práctica todo lo que necesitas saber, te construyas tú mismo una cartera de bajo coste y diversificada, ahorrándote la comisión de esos lobos disfrazados de cordero que son los family bankers. Una comisión de gestión del 2% sobre un capital de 50.000 representa una injustificable losa anual de 1.000 euros. Creemos que saldrás ganando si te cocinas la cartera tú mismo y te explicaremos en el taller cómo hacerlo. El aforo está completo para la primera edición pero si te estás interesado escríbeme por correo o Twitter que en febrero abriremos nuevas plazas. Patrocina Kapital. Toda la información en este link. Índice: 1:46 Un mercado de ciudadanías, no pasaportes. 13:03 El poder de los estados. 20:01 El muro de la vergüenza. 24:45 Principio de precaución. 30:14 La doble nacionalidad como una opción abierta. 36:51 No es dumping fiscal, es competencia perfecta. 43:02 La privatización de los países. 48:01 Refugios, no paraísos. 55:31 Las externalidades, positivas y negativas, del capital extranjero. 1:08:22 ¿Puedo vender mi nacionalidad? 1:12:29 La privacidad que solo ofrece el bitcoin. 1:26:01 La futura confiscación de activos en Europa. 1:33:34 Desde John McAfee hasta Pavel Durov. 1:43:16 La vida es demasiado difícil en Londres. 1:48:04 La responsabilidad individual de protegerte. Apuntes: The ultimate guide to citinzenship. Alex Recouso. El individuo soberano. William Rees-Mogg & James Dale Davison. The network state. Balaji Srinivasan. Incerto. Nassim Nicholas Taleb. La increíble historia de la Isla de las Rosas. Sydney Sibilia. Securitize citizenship! Naval Ravikant.

0xDesigner is an designer, imagineer and self-described provocateur. He is currently working on Design Everydays where he shares design concepts that explore ways web3 can be more useful, exciting or easier to use. Follow him on Warpcast @0xdesigner and on X @0xDesigner. Mint this episode for free onchain on Base at ⁠⁠pods.media/pod-of-jake/187-0xdesigner For more episodes, go to ⁠⁠podofjake.com⁠⁠. Previous guests include ⁠⁠Mark Cuban⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Vitalik Buterin⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brian Armstrong⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Balaji Srinivasan⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Keith⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Rabois⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Ali Spagnola⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Anthony Pompliano⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Raoul Pal⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Julia Galef⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jack Butcher⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Tim Draper⁠⁠, and over 100 others alike. Learn from founders and CEOs of companies like ⁠⁠OpenAI⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Coinbase⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Solana⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Polygon⁠⁠, ⁠⁠AngelList⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Oura⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Replit⁠⁠, and investors from ⁠⁠Founders⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Fund⁠⁠, ⁠⁠a16z⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Union Square Ventures⁠⁠, and many more. I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy. Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Chase Devens⁠⁠⁠ for the show notes and ⁠⁠⁠Yiction⁠⁠⁠ for the music. Lastly, I love hearing from fans of the pod. Feel free to email me any time at ⁠⁠jake@blogofjake.com⁠⁠. Thank you!

Today, on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey and Margaux MacColl dig into the week's tech and startup news, including what a new scaling method could mean for AI startups if it works and for chip providers if it fails.Listen to the full episode to hear about:The DOJ's latest proposal for Google: it should divest its Chrome browser. While we wait for a break in the monopoly case and a better search alternative to arise, the Equity crew thinks that Wiz might've been on to something when they said no to Alphabet.Dual-use drone startup Tekever's $74 million raise and its part in the European defense tech boomHow Converge Bio plans to build an 'everything store' for biotech LLMs. While on the subject of LLMs, Kirsten took us deeper into ServiceTitan's S-1, including its boilerplate warning about AI.Network states 2.0. Margaux had the latest on Praxis's unusual $525 million raise and the regions its founder is eyeing for a new city.Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned!Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Camila Russo is the Founder of The Defiant, a media company focusing on decentralized finance, and the author of The Infinite Machine, the most read book on the history of Ethereum. Previously, she was a markets and crypto reporter at Bloomberg News. Follow her on X ⁠@CamiRusso. Mint this episode for free onchain on Base at ⁠⁠pods.media/pod-of-jake/186-camila-russo For more episodes, go to ⁠⁠podofjake.com⁠⁠. Previous guests include ⁠⁠Mark Cuban⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Vitalik Buterin⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Brian Armstrong⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Balaji Srinivasan⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Keith⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Rabois⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Ali Spagnola⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Anthony Pompliano⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Raoul Pal⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Julia Galef⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jack Butcher⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Tim Draper⁠⁠, and over 100 others alike. Learn from founders and CEOs of companies like ⁠⁠OpenAI⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Coinbase⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Solana⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Polygon⁠⁠, ⁠⁠AngelList⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Oura⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Replit⁠⁠, and investors from ⁠⁠Founders⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Fund⁠⁠, ⁠⁠a16z⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Union Square Ventures⁠⁠, and many more. I appreciate your support and hope you enjoy. Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Chase Devens⁠⁠⁠ for the show notes and ⁠⁠⁠Yiction⁠⁠⁠ for the music. Lastly, I love hearing from fans of the pod. Feel free to email me any time at ⁠⁠jake@blogofjake.com⁠⁠. Thank you!

This week, we're featuring discussions with Dario Amodei, Balaji Srinivasan, Marc Andreessen, Michael Levin, and Samo Burja on AGI scaling laws, AI safety, and AI development, exploring themes such as the evolution of AI, economic implications, and philosophical aspects of intelligence. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/9192a95f-b467-47c1-9de0-827cae992d6b —

What do technologies such as HOME, Noomap, Core Network, Nodesphere, CEPTR, Hylo, Backfeed, Metamaps, Kumu in addition to Web 3.0 and Blockchain projects, such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, NXT and IPFS have in common and how are they related to concepts like Game B, synergistic democracy, co-creation and building the Noosphere? This week's radio hour gives a brief introduction to the Network State in attempt to provide a Birds Eye view of the philosophies and ideologies that drive the technology and infrastructure that being created. What may appear as fringe/ start up might upon deeper examination be uncovered as a master Silicon Valley venture partnered with NGOs linked to the UN etc. Listen weekly as Courtenay broadcasts deeper dives into truth, globally via the WWCR airwaves. Catch the Courtenay Turner Show, LIVE every Monday at 3pm CST. Tune in LIVE via Shortwave Radio on 9.350mHz, or via MP3 stream at: https://bit.ly/CourtenayTurnerShow ▶Episode Resources: ✩ About "The Network State" https://thenetworkstate.com ✩ Balaji Srinivasan's book: "The Network State: How To Start a New Country" https://amzn.to/4fmMhxT ____________________________________________________________________ ▶ GET On-Demand Access for Courtenay's Cognitive Liberty Conference: https://cognitivelibertyconference.com ----------------------------------------- ▶ Follow & Connect with Courtenay:
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Jeremy Mack (from The Phoenix Project, which exposes dark money in Bay Area politics) is back for a discussion about upcoming elections, TogetherSF, the billionaire-funded, "pro-moderate" astroturfing group behind SF's Prop. D, and Balaji Srinivasan's plan for "The Network State," a techbro-led New World Order complete with a walled-off Hayes Valley.   The Phoenix Project: https://www.phoenixprojectnow.com/  Instagram: @phoenixprojnow | Twitter: @phoenixprojnow   Past episodes mentioned:  -Alison Collins on being recalled from SFUSD: https://www.patreon.com/posts/project-2025-in-111973369  -Anna Kirsch on the billionaire attempt to create a billionaire's compound in Solano County, "California Forever": https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-planning-f-107097104    "The Tech Baron Seeking to Purge San Francisco of 'Blues'" (Gil Duran, The New Republic): https://newrepublic.com/article/180487/balaji-srinivasan-network-state-plutocrat   "SF Dems' sexual-misconduct inquiry puts politico Jay Cheng back in the spotlight" (Joe Rivano Barros, Mission Local): https://missionlocal.org/2024/05/sf-dems-sexual-misconduct-committee-puts-allegations-against-politico-jay-cheng-back-in-spotlight/      Support us and find links to our past episodes: patreon.com/sadfrancisco  

Paris Marx is joined by Julia Black to discuss who Curtis Yarvin is and how his anti-democratic, far-right writings have influenced the politics of Silicon Valley and the wider American extreme right.Julia Black is a features reporter on The Information's Weekend Team.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.Also mentioned in this episode:Julia wrote about Curtis Yarvin and his ideas for The Information. She also wrote about the Musk-aligned tech CEOs trying to shape how we think about the future.Paris wrote about Marc Andreessen's Techno-Optimist Manifesto.The Dark Enlightenment is an anti-democratic, anti-egalitarian political project.Gil Duran wrote about the Reboot Conference and how it put the connections between the tech industry and the Heritage Foundation on display.The Heritage Foundation is flooding federal agencies with thousands of information requests to identify government employees to be purged under a second Trump administration.Peter Thiel wanted Balaji Srinivasan to become head of the Federal Drug Administration under the Trump presidency.According to Nick Land, hyperstition refers to ideas that bring themselves into being.Support the show

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In this Friday's episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast Mary Ann Azevedo, Devin Coldewey, and Equity's newest voice Margaux MacColl are here to discuss three major deals of the week. First up is the $80 million round for Story, which is trying to apply that ol' web3 magic to AI and talent management. Next, Mary Ann attempts to untangle the knotty, weird term sheet for Bolt: $450 million. But is that real money or "marketing credits"? And the Margaux explained Balaji Srinivasan's private island "technocapitalist college town" where "those with a fondness for the current world order need not apply." I said it sounds like a cult, and look, cults can be fine in moderation, but I'm worried about this one.Then the crew got into our two main themes. Devin talked about two AI companies that aren't just doing enterprise AI. Reliant AI is focused on researchers (especially in pharma) who need to analyze thousands of papers at once.  And BeyondMath is working with Formula 1 companies to create a "digital wind tunnel" that does high-accuracy physics-based computational fluid dynamics simulations in near real time. When was the last time ChatGPT made a race car faster? Then Margaux wrapped us up with the increasing activity level in defense tech acquisitions.Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts.You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Unlock the full episode and all Sunday Shows by supporting the show here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/venture-plan-ft-110336356?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Matt is joined by Dr Olivier Jutel to talk about his recent academic article, "The Network State, Venture Capital and the Political Economy of Exit." We talk about the Network State Movement, Balaji Srinivasan, and where these crypto scammers get off. Read here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382796473_The_Network_State_Venture_Capital_and_the_Political_Economy_of_Exit

Will dismantling the administrative state take one decisive battle? Or a long “island hopping” campaign? Entrepreneur & futurist Balaji Srinivasan joins me to discuss the broken drug approval process and explain why he turned down a job in Trump's FDA - and the implications for the future of government itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Is the dollar about to collapse as the world's reserve currency? As of last week, the petrodollar, the 50-year agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia to price all international oil transactions in US dollars officially came to an end, causing a number of forecasters to openly ask: does the end of the petrodollar forecast the end of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency? And if so, what's replacing it? That's what we're going to find out in today's episode. -- Stay Connected to Dr. Steve moving forward on the new Turley Talks Platform at: https://fight.turleytalks.com Go to http://turleytalkslikesgold.com/ to get your free 2024 Gold & Silver Kit now.   *The content presented by our partners may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.* Highlights: “The percentage of global reserves in U.S. Dollars has fallen from 72% in 1999 to a new low of 59% today.” “De-dollarization means that the Treasury can no longer continue to print money at the pace it's been doing over the last several decades, which in turn means that perhaps, finally, our government can at least begin the process of living within its means - stop the endless funding of foreign wars and prioritize the interests of the people over against the interests of a financial class led by an out of control Federal Reserve.” Timestamps: [01:26] Venture capitalist Balaji Srinivasan mocking the Fed and their ridiculous denialism [05:15] As nations move from dollars toward gold, what will happen to the dollar? [06:40] How de-dollarization may benefit our nation -- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture! https://advertising.turleytalks.com/sponsorship Sign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe/.