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Latest podcast episodes about samo burja

The Myth of Automatic Progress | Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 70:46


Today's episode is a conversation I had with Samo Burja in 2019 about why civilizations collapse, how functional institutions are built, and what makes some societies flourish while others decay. We explore his Great Founder Theory, the myth of egalitarianism, and why exceptional outliers drive innovation more than democratic processes. This podcast originally aired on the Village Global podcast. Make sure to subscribe to Samo Burja's Bismarck Brief and the Live Players podcast to read analyses and briefs like this one: Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ Live Players: https://link.chtbl.com/liveplayers --

E133: China's Energy Problem w/ Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 58:49


Today on Upstream, we're releasing a 2024 conversation between Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja. They discuss China's approach to energy security, exploring why China isn't pursuing energy independence despite significant oil production capability and the potential for further development. —

Will India Become a Global Superpower? | Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 66:55


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine India's trajectory as the world's most populous nation, tackling India's surprising demographic decline, delayed industrialization due to bureaucratic inefficiency, and complex relations with China and Pakistan. They explore Modi's nationalist approach, India's digital potential, and how institutional barriers might limit India's rise in a multipolar world order. Make sure to subscribe to Samo Burja's Bismarck Brief and the Live Players podcast to read analyses and briefs like this one: Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ Live Players: https://link.chtbl.com/liveplayers --

Who Controls China When Xi Jinping Is Gone? | Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 56:19


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja dive deep into how Xi Jinping is shaping China's society today and its place in the world. They discuss Xi's firm hold on power, his connections with different political groups, and how his decisions are affecting China's economy, military, and politics. Make sure to subscribe to Samo Burja's Bismarck Brief and the Live Players podcast to read analyses and briefs like this one: Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ Live Players: https://link.chtbl.com/liveplayers —

Cartels vs. State: The Power Struggle in Mexico with Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 47:15


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the complex relationship between Mexican drug cartels and the country's political system. Samo explains how cartels operate not as insurgencies but as business entities with deep connections to Mexican elites. The discussion covers the economic impact of drug trafficking, how legalization affects cartel operations, and comparisons with other countries' experiences, and explore potential solutions for Mexico's development and the geopolitical implications for U.S.-Mexico relations. Make sure to subscribe to Samo Burja's Bismarck Brief and the Live Players podcast to read analyses and briefs like this one: Bismarck Brief: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ Live Players: https://link.chtbl.com/liveplayers —

Free Speech in Europe & the Future of Western Civilization | Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 65:58


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine the pervasive fascination with American political dynamics and their far-reaching impact worldwide, especially across Western democracies and European nations. They analyze how digital connectivity has accelerated the harmonization of political discourse and cultural values across borders, while exploring the emerging shifts in European political frameworks that increasingly reflect American ideological patterns and media narratives —

E123: Trump & The Game of Populism w/ Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 59:15


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the limitations of populist politics, the difficulty populists face in effecting change despite electoral wins, and the influence of digital democracy on modern governance. —

E120: Why Europe Matters for America's Future w/ Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 60:10


This week on Upstream, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the widespread interest in U.S. politics and its global influence, particularly in Western and European countries, the internet's role in synchronizing political and cultural norms, and potential changes in European political landscapes influenced by American ideologies and media. —

Is Europe Part of America?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 54:18


In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the global influence of U.S. politics on Western countries, the persistence of Western civilization as a political unit, the synchronization of political interests via the internet, and the potential for significant right-wing and free speech shifts in Europe given increased American cultural influence. —

Predicting Humanity's Interplanetary Future

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 60:27


Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the future of space colonization, touching on the implications of Mars and lunar settlements, the technological advancements driving space exploration, and how multi-planetary life might reshape human cultures, geopolitical dynamics, and economic structures. —

E117: The Future of Martian & Interplanetary Societies w/ Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 61:25


This week on Upstream, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the economic, political, and cultural implications of colonizing Mars and the Moon, discussing space treaties, potential Martian and Earth societal divergence, and the technological advancements driving humanity's future as a multi-planetary species. —

E117: Samo Burja on the Technology That Can Create New Superpowers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 67:25


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine how advancing desalination technology could reshape geopolitics and transform landscapes. They discuss how affordable desalination ($0.3 cents per liter) makes large-scale terraforming feasible, potentially enabling countries like Saudi Arabia or Australia to create vast green spaces and support larger populations. The technology's implications extend beyond water security to national development and climate resilience. The essay on desalination originally appeared in The Bismarck Brief - subscribe here: https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/ —

E116: Curtis Yarvin is now in the Overton Window w/ Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 58:26


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja analyze Curtis Yarvin's arguments about government inefficiency, comparing corporate and state governance structures. The conversation covers how bureaucracies decay over time, China's approach to governance, and Yarvin's influence in shifting Silicon Valley libertarians toward more right-wing positions. They also examine his evolution from a cancelled figure to a mainstream intellectual voice. —

Luke Ford
Why Was Biden Aide Rebecca Lobach Flying A Black Hawk Into An American Airlines Flight? (2-2-25)

Luke Ford

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 296:06


01:00 We Finally Know The Name Of The Black Hawk Operator - Rebecca Lobach, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=158831 20:00 Video: 500-Hour Blackhawk H-60 Pilot, Rebecca Lobach, Failed to See & Avoid American Eagle 5342, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3PtOdR_VCc 48:00 Colin Liddell joins the show to discuss the DC crash, personalist vs situationist approaches, Elon Musk and the tech oligarchs 58:00 Elon Musk - hero or con man? 1:04:20 The significance of AI 1:15:30 Common values vs common interests: Which is a stronger basis for cooperation? 1:20:00 Hereditarian vs woke 1:24:00 Philosopher Michael Huemer: Are Men and Women Different? https://fakenous.substack.com/p/are-men-and-women-different 1:31:00 Kip joins to talk about identity 2:22:00 Tim Dillon: Bernie Sanders: You do not go after a man's merch, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgUUfPTnMoY 2:40:00 Martin Van Creveld: Military Women Are Not the Cure, They Are the Disease, https://www.martin-van-creveld.com/military-women-not-cure-disease/ 2:43:00 Women in combat is a bad idea, https://www.martin-van-creveld.com/?s=idf+female+soldiers&submit=Search 2:50:00 Reflections on Yarvin, Why the Right is Stuck, and Startups as Dictatorships w/ Samo Burja, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeXLXbguZn0 3:03:00 Men, Women & War: Do Women Belong in the Front Line?, https://www.amazon.com/Men-Women-War-Belong-Front/dp/0304359599 3:21:30 The Truth about Women in Combat, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Cr2Tyn6io 3:32:00 World peace and the meaning of life: What equips a podcaster to be a multi-dimensional philosopher king?, https://thecritic.co.uk/issues/february-2025/world-peace-and-the-meaning-of-life/ 3:38:00 Cricket in the 70's - The Chappell Era - 2002, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8uyQEZZ6zU 3:45:30 Luka Doncic Traded to the Lakers? For Anthony Davis? Why Dallas Why??? | The Bill Simmons Podcast, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lYIfiyM_oE 3:56:00 Confessions of the world's most elite sober coach, https://www.ft.com/content/edeb157b-f543-4af4-8532-4bd30f249dac 4:01:10 Why TRUMP'S Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Opposes Women in Combat, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlwunCVoFLo 4:22:20 Phyllis Schlafly — Debate on Women in Combat | 1991, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9vODvi0JU 4:37:45 A Conversation with Professor Emeritus Martin Van Creveld of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-BZfazbyRs 4:41:45 Bill Romanowski: He Won 4 Super Bowls… Then Became EVIL, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rErWl1KsWXU 4:46:45 Talk: A Novel (2014) by Michael Smerconish, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=139199

Curtis Yarvin and the Evolution of American Political Thought

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 57:14


In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss Curtis Yarvin's influence on government efficiency ideas, the pitfalls of gridlock and bureaucratic decay, and how transformative figures and strategic decision-making affect national and corporate success. —

E113: Reflections on Yarvin, Why the Right is Stuck, and Startups as Dictatorships w/ Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 58:09


In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss Curtis Yarvin's recent New York Times interview. They explored his ideas, especially the comparison between corporate market dynamics and government functionality, and the need for live players in leadership to prevent bureaucratic decay.  —

Why Elites Failed Us w/ Auren Hoffman [World of DaaS]

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 79:53


Samo Burja discusses his "Great Founder Theory," in the Word of DaaS Podcast with Auren Hoffman, arguing that exceptional individuals throughout history have shaped civilization by creating influential institutions, while also exploring modern challenges around societal trust, fertility rates, and the changing dynamics between young and old generations in contemporary society. —

E111: Samo Burja & Auren Hoffman on the Decline of Fertility Rates and Institutional Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 80:27


Samo Burja and Auren Hoffman discuss various topics including the Great Founder Theory, the decline of trust in elites, falling fertility rates, and the importance of exceptional individuals in shaping history and future societal structures.  —

E107: How Desalination Could Create New Superpowers | Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 67:22


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the advancements in desalination technology, its current applications, and potential to address global water scarcity. They explore the technological and economic feasibility of large-scale desalination projects and their implications on geopolitics and environmental resilience. —

The Technology That Can Reshape Nations

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 66:15


This week on Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the significance of desalination technology, its advancements, costs, and potential to transform scarcity in regions with water shortages, highlighting how countries like Israel, Singapore, and the Gulf monarchies have employed these technologies and speculating on the geopolitical and environmental impacts. —

World of DaaS
Samo Burja - live players vs NPCs: hidden forces shaping history

World of DaaS

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 61:45


Samo Burja is an entrepreneur and political researcher. He's the founder of Bismarck Analysis and the editor of Palladium Magazine, a publication focused on governance and societal challenges.In this episode of World of DaaS, Samo and Auren discuss: Why great founders shape civilizationGlobal fertility decline and its implicationsThe magic of founders at age 23Why trust in institutions is collapsingLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Samo Burja on X at @SamoBurja. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

E110: Samo Burja on Elon Musk, X and Political Influence [Crosspost, Live Players]

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 59:57


Samo and Erik explore Twitter's evolution, digital politics, and Europe's societal constraints. The conversation weaves through topics of online influence, cultural shifts, and the future of political discourse in the digital age. —

Elon Musk, Social Media Influence, & the Future of Political Discourse

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 62:08


Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the impact of social media platforms like Twitter, now X, especially under Elon Musk's ownership. They explore the changing political landscape, the dynamics of media personalities, and the evolving role of social media in shaping public discourse and political behavior. —

E104: AI Meets Geopolitics w/ Samo Burja and Nathan Labenz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 83:02


Today on Upstream, we're releasing an episode which originally aired on The Cognitive Revolution, a podcast from the Turpentine Network. Samo Burja and Nathan Labenz discuss AI's impact on geopolitics, scientific progress, and economic strategies, emphasizing the importance of AI science, the risks of weaponizing AI, and the future of industrial and energy policies in the U.S. and China. —

E109: Samo Burja on the Future of the Middle East

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 64:23


Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg dissect the complex web of religion, nationalism, and power that shapes Middle Eastern politics. In this analysis, Samo reveals why traditional solutions have failed and offers a look at how demographic shifts and emerging ideologies will transform the region's future. —

Syria After Assad

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 63:19


Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg the current situation in Syria, including the impact of President Assad's exile, the role of various factions and foreign powers, and the challenges of establishing a stable government amid ongoing conflict. —

Zero Hour with James Poulos
Ep 76 | Why Donald Trump Wasn't REALLY in Charge in 2016 I Samo Burja

Zero Hour with James Poulos

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 61:44


James Poulos and Samo Burja, an entrepreneur and political researcher, dive into the decline of American government throughout the last century, associating it with bureaucracies becoming outdated and modern society shifting away from traditional practices. They also discuss the future of the country under Donald Trump's presidency and whether or not there has been too much damage done by the Biden administration to restore the U.S. to its former glory. Yes, there is hope for a bright future ahead, but can Trump and his team of “Avengers,” including RFK Jr. and Elon Musk, rebuild what Joe Biden and Kamala Harris destroyed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dissecting Modern Society with Rudyard Lynch

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 62:08


Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch explore global power shifts and the psychological impacts of modernity, drawing parallels between current societal changes and historical patterns from medieval times through the 1600s to analyze contemporary challenges in technology, surveillance, and social control. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/73c93dab-ae97-4cd1-af2b-e71406a6c16b  —

E106: Can Populism Beat the Administrative State? | Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 58:49


In this episode of "Moment of Zen," hosts Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja delve into the concept of populism and its impact on modern politics. For full shownotes, visit highlight: https://highlightai.com/share/0a17c191-56ca-43f0-b169-614198ecbc29 -- Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess -- RECOMMENDED PODCAST:

E96: Rudyard Lynch and Samo Burja Talk The Left's Future and Problems with Modernity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 62:25


Today on Upstream, Rudyard Lynch and Samo Burja discuss the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, the decline of French influence in Africa, the psychology of modernity, and the potential future of free versus controlled internet. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/d3195f8d-9dc3-4891-83d6-3354a83efbe9 —

E105: Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch | The Left's Identity Crisis & the Future of Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 62:16


In this episode of Moment of Zen, host Rudyard Lynch engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Samo Burja, exploring the breakdown of traditional power structures and drawing parallels between modern times and the religious wars of the 1600s. They delve into topics such as the aftermath of Trump's election victory, the rise of private military companies in Africa, and the evolving dynamics of global power. For full shownotes, visit highlight: https://highlightai.com/share/4f3ff1c4-1c9e-451c-b2d5-54bc06f8a87f -- Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess --

Populism vs The Deep State

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 57:59


In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the dynamics of populism in politics. They analyze its strengths, limitations, and impact on institutions, governments, and political strategies, with a deep dive into historical and contemporary examples, including Trump, Brexit, and Orban's Hungary. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/d47475a8-fe9e-44a1-aa34-83e0621c8f6a  —

A Live Conversation with Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 61:07


In this episode of Whatifalthist, host Rudyard is joined by Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis and Palladium Magazine. They engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering political dynamics, the impact of technology on society, and the historical parallels that can be drawn from current events. For full shownotes, visit highlight: https://highlightai.com/share/35528506-03e8-4ef2-84b2-5424f7f2fc7b

E94: Best of: AGI | Dario Amodei / Balaji Srinivasan / Marc Andreessen / Samo Burja / Michael Levin

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 78:02


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 —

E93: How Trump and Elon Could Rebuild the US Government

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 58:26


In this episode of Upstream, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss how Trump's victory signals a new alliance between right-wing politics and tech industry leaders like Elon Musk while exploring the challenges and opportunities of reforming government institutions through technological innovation. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/e4d3405e-6c8a-42ce-93f1-72caf85da775 —

Advice for Trump and Elon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 57:29


In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss how Trump's victory signals a new alliance between right-wing politics and tech industry leaders like Elon Musk, while exploring the challenges and opportunities of reforming government institutions through technological innovation. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/c1bed565-e2a0-4a82-bb0b-6bd36b8d673d  —

E88: The Fertility Apocalypse w/ Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 64:54


This week on Upstream, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja explore the global demographic crisis, examining plummeting fertility rates worldwide and their potentially catastrophic implications for humanity's future. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/0d2557ac-2da6-4087-b6b4-b55f326b47fd  —

Urbanization, Technology, and Global Shifts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 102:00


Today on Live Players, we're releasing an interview from Steve Hsu on the Manifold Podcast with Samo Burja. They unravel the complexities of our world, discussing China's rise, Europe's future, and industrial shifts. This episode delves into unique research methods, journalism challenges, and the dynamic ecosystem of Silicon Valley. They explored urbanization impacts, labor shortages, and the evolution of cultural and political movements, and the strategic roles of industry giants, the potential for retired tech experts in science, and the crossroads where intellectual life meets venture capital. —

E99: The Possibility of Human Extinction with Samo Burja

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 65:58


This episode centers on the alarming issue of declining fertility rates worldwide, examining specific country examples such as Japan, South Korea, and Turkey, and the societal and technological implications of these demographic changes.  Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg explore potential interventions, such as tax breaks for families, and the possibility of extreme measures like state-managed reproduction programs. They also tackle cultural and economic factors influencing fertility and the urgency of addressing this underpopulation crisis to prevent civilizational collapse.  --

E98: Long Ripples in History with Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 65:30


Today on Moment of Zen, Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch return for for a mind-bending discussion and deep dive into the concept of "long ripples" — how ideas and events from the distant past continue to shape our present and future in unexpected ways. From Plato's influence on modern political movements to the unforeseen consequences of the Industrial Revolution, this conversation challenges our understanding of historical cause and effect. Are we truly progressing, or are we caught in cycles we fail to recognize? Can we learn from the past, or are we doomed to repeat it in new, technologically-amplified ways? This episode is a rollercoaster ride through time, technology, and human nature, forcing us to reconsider our place in the grand sweep of history.  Both Samo and Rudyard are hosts of Turpentine shows, Live Players and History 102, respectively. CHECK OUT: Live Players: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-players-with-samo-burja-and-erik-torenberg/id1718925188 History 102: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913 —

Palladium, Intellectual Culture, and Silicon Valley

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 51:30


In this episode of Live Players, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the unique role of Palladium Magazine as a non-profit that promotes intellectual and cultural community-building. They highlight the magazine's focus on 'governance futurism' and the importance of creating new and inspiring thought while remaining non-partisan. They also explore the concept of functional elites and the need to rejuvenate cultural and intellectual scenes, with specific examples from San Francisco's dynamic environment. They also cover the broader social and political implications of modern tech-centric culture and its potential future trajectories. —

Long Ripples in History

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 64:53


In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch is joined again by Bismarck Analysis's Samo Burja (podcast host: Live Players) for a mind-bending discussion and deep dive into the concept of "long ripples" — how ideas and events from the distant past continue to shape our present and future in unexpected ways. From Plato's influence on modern political movements to the unforeseen consequences of the Industrial Revolution, this conversation challenges our understanding of historical cause and effect. Are we truly progressing, or are we caught in cycles we fail to recognize? Can we learn from the past, or are we doomed to repeat it in new, technologically-amplified ways? This episode is a rollercoaster ride through time, technology, and human nature, forcing us to reconsider our place in the grand sweep of history. 

E79: How Civilizations Cycle & Collapse | Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 62:23


This week on Upstream, we're featuring a discussion between Samo Burja, Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg about the inherent differences between civilizations and their impact on history and politics. They explore the parallels and distinctions between ancient civilizations like Babylon and modern entities like Silicon Valley, the influence of Abrahamic religions, and how societal patterns challenge our current understanding.  —

The Realignment
Reboot 2024: Silicon Valley's Pivot to the Right - Teddy Schleifer & Samo Burja

The Realignment

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 41:23


Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail Us: realignmentpod@gmail.comEarlier this month, Marshall moderated multiple panels at the Foundation for American Innovation's Reboot 2024: The New Reality. Today's episode is a conversation between Marshall, New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer, and Bismark Analysis founder Samo Burja. They discuss the degree to which Silicon Valley has moved to the right during the Trump era, whether the post-Biden Democratic Party can win back the tech industry's center, and the role of the techlash in shifting the valley's ideology.

Civilizational Differences

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 62:19


In today's episode of Live Players, we're featuring a discussion between Samo Burja, Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg about the inherent differences between civilizations and their impact on history and politics. They explore the parallels and distinctions between ancient civilizations like Babylon and modern entities like Silicon Valley, the influence of Abrahamic religions, and how societal patterns challenge our current understanding.  —

E96: Cycles of Civilization with Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 62:21


Today on Moment of Zen, we're airing a discussion between Samo Burja and Rudyard Lynch - two intellectual heavyweights tackling the idea that civilizations may have inherent differences that can alter our understanding of the course of history and politics. Both Samo and Rudyard are hosts of Turpentine shows, Live Players and History 102, respectively. This is a fascinating discussion on threads that bridge Silicon Valley with ancient civilizations like Babylon, the impact of Abrahamic religions, and the idea that societies go through cycles that may upend our current assumptions CHECK OUT: Live Players: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-players-with-samo-burja-and-erik-torenberg/id1718925188 History 102: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913 —

E77: Academic Fraud & the Spiritual Quest for Truth | Live Players w/ Samo Burja and Ben Landau-Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 63:15


Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja are joined by Ben Landau-Taylor, a Senior Analyst at Bismarck Analysis. Ben recently published an article in Palladium Magazine about the pervasive problem of fraud in academia. They discussed how fraudulent activities, particularly in medical research, often go undetected due to flawed peer review processes and institutional protectionism. They explore key cases, and possible solutions, including external watchdogs, intellectual authorities and regulatory bodies in maintaining academic integrity. —

Globalization vs. Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 55:02


This week on Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg debate the merit and harms of globalization. They explore the implications of Peter Thiel's views on globalization potentially hindering innovation, and analyze the historical context and current impacts of globalization on innovation, trade, and political stability. They also discuss the resilience and adaptability of different economic policies, the role of regional industries, and the influence of technological advancements on global power dynamics. —

AI Live Players: the Geopolitics & Strategic Dynamics of AI, with Samo Burja of Bismarck Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 87:51


In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis, on the strategic dynamics of artificial intelligence through a geopolitical lens. They discuss AI's trajectory, the chip supply chain, US-China relations, and the challenges of AI safety and militarization. Samo Burja brings both geopolitical expertise and technological sophistication to these critical topics, offering insights on balancing innovation, security, and international cooperation. Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://www.turpentinenetwork.co/ RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 1 to 100 | Hypergrowth Companies Worth Joining. Every week we sit down with the founder of a hyper-growth company you should consider joining. Our goal is to give you the inside story behind breakout, early stage companies potentially worth betting your career on. This season, discover how the founders of Modal Labs, Clay, Mercor, and more built their products, cultures, and companies. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1762756034 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70NOWtWDY995C8qDqojxGw RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Live Players with Samo Burja. The "Live Players" podcast is where Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg chart the key individuals shaping our future from first principles. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-players-with-samo-burja-and-erik-torenberg/id1718925188 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fbMTkHBnom1JIBWYNVBK1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfeXnCXKrCPMvoPla0j7TYQ SPONSORS: Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive Brave: The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR Omneky: Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/ Squad: Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) About the Show (00:00:22) About the Episode (00:03:48) Introduction and AI Worldview (00:06:20) Progress in AI Science and Engineering (00:09:24) Theory of AI Progress (00:12:00) AI Scientists vs Software Engineers (00:16:32) US-China Competition in AI (00:21:12) AI Research and Academia (00:21:28) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave (00:28:30) Different Forms of AI Intelligence (00:30:38) Mixture of AI Architectures (00:33:10) Sponsors: Omneky | Squad (00:34:36) US Strategy for AI Development (00:41:57) US-China Chip Ban and Industrial Policy (00:50:22) US-China AI Conflict and Cooperation (01:06:19) AI Safety and Minimizing Self-Other Distinction (01:16:54) Alternative Approach to US-China AI Relations (01:23:36) Outro

Coffee and a Mike
Samo Burja #896

Coffee and a Mike

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 68:40


Samo Burja is the founder and President of Bismarck Analysis, an organization that helps companies, governments, philanthropists, and investors better understand the world in which we all live and operate. He discusses the consequences of world mass migrations to countries that do not have a history of assimilation, inverted demographics, technological collapse, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Video Version of Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v5b570l-coffee-and-a-mike-samo-burja-bronze-age-collapse.html   Follow Samo X- https://x.com/SamoBurja Website- https://brief.bismarckanalysis.com/   Follow Me Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/CoffeeandaMike Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ Truth Social- https://truthsocial.com/@coffeeandamike Gettr- https://gettr.com/user/coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008     Support My Work Venmo- https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3570365208987017385&created=1658667789.4661531&printed=1 Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Sponsors Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/