In this episode, we talk with Geoff Anders of Leverage Research about research, knowledge, decay, and a whole lot more.
Show notes:
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Kuhn
Transcript here.
37: Governance, Modernity, and the West with Michael Gibson
In this episode, we chat with Michael Gibson about problems with our governance, tech stagnation, and potential paths forward from here. Michael is a principal and co-founder at the Venture Capital firm 1517 Fund.
Show Notes
The Rise and Decline of Nations by Mancur Olson
Nonzero by Robert Wright
The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe
Fear and Trembling by Kierkegaard
Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake
Transcript here.
36: The Academy, Technology and Building The Future with Anton Troynikov
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This week on the podcast, we talk to Anton Troynikov about The Academy, Technology, and Building the Future. Anton blogs at https://troynikov.io/
Show Notes:
Don Braben’s Scientific Freedom
Link to the show’s Video here:
35: Stagnation, Regulation and The Future with Eli Dourado
This week, we got to chat with Eli Dourado about stagnation, regulation and the Future. You can check out Eli’s work at www.elidourado.com
Show Notes:
NEPA, National Environmental Policy Act
The last supersonic passenger jet, the Concorde.
The Space Launch System.
34: America, the Urban/Rural Divide and Girard with Zak Slayback
In this wide-ranging conversation, we’re joined by Zak Slayback to talk about America, the Urban/Rural Divide, and Rene Girard. Zak is a venture capital professional at 1517 fund, career coach, and occasional writer. You can find Zak’s work at https://zakslayback.com/
Show Notes:
Zak’s book How to Get Ahead (Highly recommended!)
Nozick’s Anarchy State and Utopia.
Girard’s I See Satan Fall Like Lightning.
Caplan’s Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids
Caplan’s Case Against Education.
33: Passive Investing, and the China Conflict with Mike Green
On this episode, I’m joined by Mike Green to discuss some potential downsides of index investing, the coming conflict with China, and more. Mike is a partner at Logica Capital Advisors.
Some things we mentioned:
Jack Bogle’s book.
32: Whig History, Decadence, and Stagnation with Quinn Lewandowski
I’m joined by Quinn Lewandowski to explore common ideas of how history is progressing. We also discuss cost disease, scientific freedom, and why there is a dearth of new, really good art.
Show Notes:
Scott’s cost disease post.
Alex Tabarrok’s cost disease study.
Eliezer Yudkowsky’s Inadequate Equilibria.
Scientific Freedom by Don Braben.
Zvi’s blog.
Now it can be told by General Groves.
Ideas that have helped mankind by Bertrand Russell.
Revolt of the Public by Martin Gurri
31: Industrial Policy, Innovation, and Decline with Ben Landau-Taylor
I got to talk to Ben Landau-Taylor about why only America seems to be able to innovate, why state capacity has declined in the US, and how to think about industrial policy in the modern world. Ben is a Senior Analyst at Bismark Analytics. You can find Ben at his blog here, and on twitter here.
A few show notes:
The Great Illusion by Norman Angell.
Ben’s blog.
Great founder theory.
30: Health, Mobility, and Training with Kelly Starrett
In this episode, we talk with Kelly Starrett about health, mobility, and training. Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times &Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State.
Show Notes:
Ready to Run by Kelly Starrett
Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett.