Best Alex Danco Podcasts (2024)

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Scott Aaronson — Quantumania (EP.240) 1:12:11

20h ago1:12:11

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My guest today is Scott Aaronson, a theoretical computer scientist, OG blogger, and quantum computing maestro. Scott has so many achievements and credentials that listing them here would take longer than recording the episode. Here's a select few: Self-taught programmer at age 11, Cornell computer science student at 15, PhD recipient by 22! Schlumb…

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Danny Crichton — Player of Games (EP.239) 1:23:53

6d ago1:23:53

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Danny Crichton is a man of many talents. He’s got a background in computer science, has worked in the worlds of foreign policy, was a managing editor at Techcrunch, and now serves as Head of Editorial at Lux Capital. As Lux’s de-facto games master, Danny also devises their Riskgames: strategic simulations that immerse players in complex scenarios r…

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Yuk Chi Chan — On Rockets, Dog Years & Robotic Space-Snakes (EP.238) 1:28:16

14d ago1:28:16

1:28:16

My guest today is the human Swiss Army Knife, Yuk Chi Chan, who has packed more into the last decade than many people do in a lifetime. Yuk Chi is the founder of Charter Space, the first British space company to graduate from the Techstars Space Accelerator. Before that, he served as an officer in the Singapore army (hmm, so maybe I should have des…

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Dan Shipper — I, Writer (EP.237) 1:25:48

23d ago1:25:48

1:25:48

“Ignoring what is obvious incurs a huge cost. It requires you to go about your day numbing yourself to the reality of who you are and what you want—which is a waste of time for you and everyone around you. By contrast, admitting what is obvious is freeing and motivating. But it’s terrifying to do it. Sometimes the most obvious truths about ourselve…

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Dr. Gena Gorlin — How to Build a Builder (EP.236) 1:44:23

27d ago1:44:23

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My guest today is Dr. Gena Gorlin, a psychologist specializing in the unique needs of the ultra-ambitious. Unlike many in her field. Gena doesn’t aim to simply lift the floor of her clients’ ambitions — she wants to raise the ceiling. In this episode, she breaks down the “Builder Mindset” - a way of thinking that empowers people to live to healthie…

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Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235) 1:09:44

1M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

“Most people don’t want to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth that distraction is always an unhealthy escape from reality.” My latest guest, Nir Eyal, writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Has…

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Alex Danco — Finding Mystery in the Margin (EP.234) 1:27:58

1M ago1:27:58

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As the saying goes, only three things in life are certain: death, taxes & Alex Danco. Armed with sizzling hot takes on the sad death of Twitter likes and a new secret weapon in the form of his catchphrase-turned-episode theme (“Without mystery, there is no margin”), Alex returns for his eighth episode. Despite our intentional lack of preparation, s…

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Mike Maples, Jr. — How To Become a Pattern-Breaking Founder (EP.233) 1:33:24

2M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Mike Maples, Jr., co-founding partner of the VC firm Floodgate, is the veteran seed investor behind some of the 21st-century’s great success stories, including Twitter, Twitch, and Applied Intuition. His book, Pattern Breakers (co-authored with Peter Ziebelman), articulates a new model of foundership, one built on the simple premise that transforma…

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Ben Orlin — Math As Universal Language (EP.232) 1:30:47

2M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

As a former quant with six grandkids, my spidey-senses started tingling as soon as I heard about Ben Orlin’s mission to make math fun. A native of St.Paul, Ben is a math educator and popularizer who is known for his “Math With Bad Drawing” blog and book series. Today’s conversation revolves around his excellent, original new book Math for English M…

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Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231) 1:40:13

2M ago1:40:13

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“We have created for ourselves a world that we didn't evolve for.” Gurwinder Bhogal is, for my money, one of the most independent, original and insightful thinkers you’ll find in our corner of the internet. He returns to discuss how willpower and good old-fashioned human agency can help us reclaim our mental sovereignty and escape the “constant ava…

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Julia Sonnevend — Charming! (EP.230) 1:24:57

2M ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Professor Julia Sonnevend believes that charm is one of the defining political trends of our era. In her latest book, she argues that charm will do no less than “shape the future of democracy worldwide,” exploring how it is weaponized by politicians ranging from Jacinda Arden to Kim Jong Un. In our episode, you will discover why charm has emerged a…

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Bilawal Sidhu — How to Unite Reality With Imagination (EP.229) 1:39:52

3M ago1:39:52

1:39:52

As a proud owner of the exceedingly rare “two-digit” designation on CompuServe (the internet’s precursor), I’ve always been an early adopter of new tech. I was, therefore, particularly excited to speak to Bilawal Sidhu, a one-man corporation whose prolific output outpaces many creators put together. Since he was 11, Bilawal has been passionate abou…

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Luca Dellanna — How to Play (and Win) Long Term Games (EP.228) 1:25:53

3M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

When Luca Dellanna speaks, I listen. Unlike many of the other management, productivity and behavioral gurus out there, Luca is ruthlessly committed to providing actionable, tangible advice that is rooted in the messy, chaotic reality of daily life. This conversation, my second with Luca, revolves around his excellent new book, Winning Long-Term Gam…

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Ateet Ahluwalia — The Many Bosses of a Venture Capitalist (EP.227) 1:21:03

3M ago1:21:03

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Let me introduce you to the four horsemen of the investment apocalypse: Fear. Greed. Hope. Ignorance. Notice anything? Three of four are emotions. I’ve long argued that effective investing is far more about emotional control than technical know-how (although the latter certainly helps!) By hook or by crook, the best investors can find a way to tame…

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Audrey Wisch — How to Cultivate Curious Kids (EP.226) 1:13:58

3M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

I’ve always tried to encourage curiosity in my three children and now six (!) grandchildren. My kids often reminisce about my default response to their childhood questions: pointing to the bookshelf that flanked our sofa and saying, “look it up in there!” Luckily, natural curiosity was never lacking in our household. Over the years, however, I have…

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Matthew Ball — Into The Metaverse (EP.225) 1:28:58

4M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Matthew Ball is the CEO of Epyllion, which makes angel investments, provides advisory services, and produces television, films, and video games. He’s also a Venture Partner at Makers Fund, Senior Advisor to KKR, Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company, and sits on the board of numerous start-ups. Matthew is one of the sharpest and most original thinke…

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Nat Eliason — Crazy, Crypto, Confidential (EP.224) 1:32:38

4M ago1:32:38

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Nat Eliason is a writer with a keen interest in writing about challenging and revealing things. His debut book, Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance (out July 9th, 2024), charts his personal odyssey into Crypto’s Get-Rich-Quick underbelly. Nat joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of the cryptocurre…

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Noor Siddiqui — A Thiel Fellow’s Guide to Having Healthy Babies (EP.223) 1:15:11

4M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Noor Siddiqui is currently building Orchid, a reproductive technology company that measures genetic predisposition to disease and provides embryo screening for couples going through IVF. Noor joins the show to discuss the ambitious culture of the West Coast, getting into the Thiel Fellowship, her personal reasons for starting Orchid, the sacred act…

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The Fourth Way - Mastering The Self (EP.222) 1:20:29

4M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

The Fourth Way is a pseudonymously run Youtube channel and Twitter page dedicated to the path of psychological and spiritual growth and self-improvement. Built around the philosophy of two thinkers - George Gurdjieff and Peter Ouspensky - the ultimate aim of the Fourth Way is “to assist individuals in achieving a higher state of consciousness and s…

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Mona Sobhani — A Neuroscientist’s Journey From Materialism to Beyond (EP.221) 1:22:22

5M ago1:22:22

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Mona Sobhani, Ph.D. is a cognitive neuroscientist, researcher, and author. In 2022 she published her first book, Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe, which documents her “transformation from diehard materialist to open-minded spiritual seeker.” Mona joins the show to discuss blowing …

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Ellen Fishbein — Make Art, Not Noise (EP. 220) 1:34:35

5M ago1:34:35

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Described by David Perell as “like Rick Rubin for writing,” Ellen Fishbein is an author and writing coach and the founder of Altamira Studio, an independent publisher specializing in short-form books. She joins the show to discuss how traditional publishing disrespects intelligent readers, her advice for aspiring authors, what she’s learned from Sh…

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John A. Paulos — Avoiding Innumeracy (EP. 219) 1:06:44

5M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Professor, Mathematician and Writer John A. Paulos joins the show to discuss math education, the power of puzzles, cognitive biases, and MUCH more! Important Links: John’s Website John’s Twitter Show Notes: Why Do People Hate Math? The Power of Posing Problems with Counterintuitive or Shocking Results Using Everyday Examples to Understand Math Conc…

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Chris Wilcha — Flipside (EP.218) 1:16:17

5M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Chris Wilcha is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and commercial director. His latest film, Flipside, which is co-executive produced by Jim and presented in association with Infinite Films (among others), opens in select US theaters tomorrow (May 31st, 2024). An ode to creative failure, abandoned projects, and rekindled passion, Flipside premi…

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Bridget Phetasy — Comedy is Dead, Long Live Comedy (EP.217) 1:41:22

5M ago1:41:22

1:41:22

“PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company. We just want to make you laugh while the world burns.” Bridget Phetasy is an entrepreneur, writer, podcast host, political commentator, burgeoning media mogul, and standup comedian. Over the past few years, her media company - Phetasy - has become an outlet for 100s of hours of social commentary filter…

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Porter Braswell — Building the Future of Leadership (EP.216) 1:09:01

6M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Porter Braswell is the Founder and CEO of 2045 Studio, an exclusive network for accomplished professionals of color. Porter is also the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the career advancement platform Jopwell, the host of the Harvard Business Review podcast Race at Work, and the author of two books, including 2019’s Let Them See You. Porter joi…

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Scott Aaronson — Quantumania (EP.240) 1:12:11

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Danny Crichton — Player of Games (EP.239) 1:23:53

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Yuk Chi Chan — On Rockets, Dog Years & Robotic Space-Snakes (EP.238) 1:28:16

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Dan Shipper — I, Writer (EP.237) 1:25:48

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Dr. Gena Gorlin — How to Build a Builder (EP.236) 1:44:23

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Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235) 1:09:44

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Alex Danco — Finding Mystery in the Margin (EP.234) 1:27:58

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Mike Maples, Jr. — How To Become a Pattern-Breaking Founder (EP.233) 1:33:24

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Ben Orlin — Math As Universal Language (EP.232) 1:30:47

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Gurwinder Bhogal's Guide to Modern Survival (EP.231) 1:40:13

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Julia Sonnevend — Charming! (EP.230) 1:24:57

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Bilawal Sidhu — How to Unite Reality With Imagination (EP.229) 1:39:52

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Luca Dellanna — How to Play (and Win) Long Term Games (EP.228) 1:25:53

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Ateet Ahluwalia — The Many Bosses of a Venture Capitalist (EP.227) 1:21:03

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Audrey Wisch — How to Cultivate Curious Kids (EP.226) 1:13:58

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Matthew Ball — Into The Metaverse (EP.225) 1:28:58

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Nat Eliason — Crazy, Crypto, Confidential (EP.224) 1:32:38

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Noor Siddiqui — A Thiel Fellow’s Guide to Having Healthy Babies (EP.223) 1:15:11

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The Fourth Way - Mastering The Self (EP.222) 1:20:29

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Mona Sobhani — A Neuroscientist’s Journey From Materialism to Beyond (EP.221) 1:22:22

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Ellen Fishbein — Make Art, Not Noise (EP. 220) 1:34:35

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John A. Paulos — Avoiding Innumeracy (EP. 219) 1:06:44

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Chris Wilcha — Flipside (EP.218) 1:16:17

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Bridget Phetasy — Comedy is Dead, Long Live Comedy (EP.217) 1:41:22

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Porter Braswell — Building the Future of Leadership (EP.216) 1:09:01

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