Please leave a review - one index finger spasm for you, a day made for me. The emergent characteristics of crony capitalism have punished those inclined to go against the grain. My guests and I tackle existential questions, financial topics, current events - while celebrating those with the courage to be different.
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Do the Hard Thing - How to Deal with Complexity, and Jerry Parker’s ETF
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This episode NOTHING SAID ON THIS PODCAST IS INVESTMENT ADVICE.
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Scripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar Atkins
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Scripture, Philosophy, and Embracing Ambiguity with Zohar AtkinsSummary: In this episode of Courage Over Convention, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Zohar Atkins, a renowned scholar and founder of Etz Hasadeh. Join us in exploring how Judaism illuminates guiding truths even in this age of disruption. We discuss the impact of technology…
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Juul Pods Ubiquitous While Psilocybin and Ketamine Therapy Are Broadly Illegal
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One Juul pod contains as much nic as 20 cigs. “So yea you can sell em in a four pack right next to the gummy worms.”Psilocybin and ketamine therapy are the best treatment options for complex PTSD - predominantly suffered by victims of sexual assault. But bc these non-addictive substances can’t be effectively monetized, they are impossible for peopl…
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A fun though perhaps controversial collaboration with Stewart Alsop III (host of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast). Subscribe to his podcast (Crazy Wisdom) - you’ll be glad you did. You can find him on Twitter @StewartalsopIIIYou can find me on Twitter @WoodyWiegmann(1) Woody's general perspective on free will, determinism, and the views of thought leaders…
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Complex is Complicated, but Complicated ain’t Complex
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Examining the oft-overlooked features of complexity that lead us to mistakenly approach intractable problems with immense hubris.
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The Death of Nuance and Productive Iteration with Stewart Alsop III
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In revisiting a past episode with Stewart, I realized I did not do justice to his excellent prompts. This is an edited episode, meant to offer more direct thoughts on the topics Stewart brought to the table. I did not edit Stewart’s contributions (they needed no adjustments) - only my own. Thus, this episode is not a representation of Stewart’s opi…
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What do you do in a high-stakes game when the future is, by definition, entirely unpredictable?Shoutouts in this episode: Dr. Ben Hunt, Dunn Capital, Chesapeake Capital (Jerry Parker), Corey Hoffstein, Meb Faber, Rob Arnott, and Jess Bost!
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Eliminating Large Portfolio Losses: Lessons from an Ancient Sage
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Sun Tzu's teachings apply broadly - and they certainly apply to portfolio construction.
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I promise not to try not to fuck with your mindPromise not to mind if you go your way and I go minePromise not to lie if I'm looking you straight in the eyePromise not to try not to let you down
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A Crash is Coming - Will it be Merely Economic or Social (and then Economic)?
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This is the first episode of a three or four-part series discussing the futility of seeking a balance between two powerful yet diametrically opposed American ideals. Without a miracle (which I discuss in the third episode), the strain on our societal fabric will continue to increase exponentially, until things are no longer tenable.…
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