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80,000 Hours Podcast

Rob, Luisa, Keiran, and the 80,000 Hours team

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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Produced by Keiran Harris. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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Coming September 4: an audio version of the 2023 80,000 Hours Career Guide also available on Amazon, Audible, and free on our website (https://80000hours.org/career-guide/). It contains 11 chapters, from 'What makes for a dream job?' to 'Which jobs help people the most?' to 'What’s the best way to gain connections?' It also has 9 appendices on a range of topics like 'All the evidence-based advice we found on how to be more successful in any job' and 'is it ever OK to take a harmful job in or ...
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At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has grown from a half-an-hour daily finance update to an hour show bringing compelling business news and market reviews to listeners.
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Gist.fm peeks into the bookshelves of successful entrepreneurs and remarkable thinkers pulling out those ideas you wish you’d heard before and the ones you need to hear again. We pick timely and timeless pieces of nonfiction and boil them down to 20 minutes with the help of their authors and professional voice actors. Learn how FBI hostage negotiators handle difficult conversations; what a study of 80,000 managers tells us about hiring and motivating people; what most productivity hacks gros ...
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Patrick Jones is a health and wellness consultant, dad of 5 kids, and co-author of forthcoming book “For The Win” with Rudy Ruettiger from the hit movie Rudy. He is the one of the nation’s leading experts on inspiring individuals to take control of their health through nutrition and exercise. He hosts top rated weekly podcast, ‘The Binge-Free Dad Show ’ where he shares is passion of health and past struggles of binge eating to the world. He is a licensed nutritionist and certified eating psy ...
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"I think stories are the way we shift the Overton window — so widen the range of things that are acceptable for policy and palatable to the public. Almost by definition, a lot of things that are going to be really important and shape the future are not in the Overton window, because they sound weird and off-putting and very futuristic. But I think …
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The South African stock market has experienced a remarkable turnaround in recent months. After a period of uncertainty, investors are once again showing confidence in the market. We are joined by Valdene Reddy, JSE's Director of Capital Markets, to delve deeper into the factors driving this resurgence. We'll discuss the impact of the government of …
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GUEST – Nishlan Samujh – Investec Group Finance Director Investec will pay its highest interim dividend on record, after the bank’s profit advanced during the six months to September 30. The specialist lender with operations in the UK and South Africa posted a 7.6% jump in adjusted operating profit to £475 million ($600 million). Headline earnings …
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GUEST: Zandile Mkwanazi, the Founder and CEO of GirlCode Zandile Mkwanazi may have established her non-profit, GirlCode, somewhat by chance, but it was her innate drive to see more women in software development positions that helped the initiative to flourish. With Mkwanazi and her team of equally passionate tech-forward women at the helm, GirlCode…
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The Kaya 959 Kasi Summit is more than just an event, it’s a space where township entrepreneurs are inspired to reimagine their potential. Supported by Standard Bank, the platform showcases the power of collaboration and the belief that with the right opportunities and resources, small businesses can drive meaningful change in South Africa’s economy…
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GUEST - Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has - in a unanimous decision - decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 8% to 7.75% with effect from Friday. This is the second consecutive repo rate cut announced by Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago follo…
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GUEST – Marcel von Aulock – Southern Sun CEO The Covid-19 pandemic hit the hotel sector hard, forcing major players like JSE-listed Southern Sun to significantly restructure by slashing jobs and debt. However, the “pandemic restructuring” continues to deliver strongly for the group, as reflected in its latest interim results, published on Thursday.…
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GUEST - Matt Coquillon, co-founder of Mama Money Mama Money Financial Services, a fintech specialising in cost-effective money transfers, has launched a new bank card that enables cardholders to manage their account and money through a WhatsApp solution. In collaboration with Access Bank and Pick n Pay, the Mama Money Card aims to overcome the chal…
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GUEST: Gavin Naidoo - TrillComm’s Founder & CEO. When we speak of telecommunications, we think of long-standing network or service providing businesses such as Vodacom, MTN, Telkom or Cell C amongst others. An afterthought or concurrently, we think of an industry highly regulated and probably very expensive to enter or establish yourself in as an e…
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GUEST – Thabile Nkunjana – Agricultural Economist South Africa’s inflation rate declined to a more than four-year low, heralding another reduction in borrowing costs on Thursday. Consumer prices rose 2.8% in October from a year earlier, compared with 3.8% in the prior month, Pretoria-based Statistics South Africa said Wednesday in a statement on it…
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GUEST – Nonsuku Mthimkhulu, Head of Customer at Jem. The vast majority of South African deskless workers enjoy their jobs, although low wages and public transport are daily stressors. This is according to the 2024 Deskless Worker Pulse, a research report by Jem HR – a WhatsApp-based HR and employee benefits platform for frontline workforces. Deskle…
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GUEST: Maurice Crespi, Partner at Schindlers Attorneys In a first for South Africa's property industry, buyers can now purchase real estate using cryptocurrency through secure and fully compliant transactions. This innovative solution, created by Broll Auctions and Sales, Schindlers Attorneys, and Schindlers Digital Assets, combines property, legal…
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GUEST – Kokkie Kooyman – Banking analyst and director at Denker Capital The banking and financial sector are rapidly evolving and South Africa has jumped straight into the fintech curve, growing the sector exponentially in the last decade. The rise of fintech companies has prompted widespread debate and discussion about the potential for them to ta…
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GUEST - Nomi Bodlani, head of Direct and Private Clients at Allan Gray It is International Fraud Awareness week, and during this week we are reminded that unscrupulous scammers are always looking to take advantage of investors. One of the best ways we can protect ourselves from investment fraud is by doing the research and working with credible, qu…
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GUEST – Lindiwe Sebesho, Managing Director at Remchannel South African employers face an escalating retention crisis as post-pandemic pressures and economic strains drive low employee engagement and morale. A recent survey by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) reveals that an alarming 61% of employed South Africans would quit if…
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UEST - Gary Arnold - Astral's incoming Chief Executive Officer Financial summary: • Revenue increased by 6% to R20.5 billion • Operating profit increased by 281% to R1 125 million • Headline earnings per share increased by 245% to 1 920 cents • Debt of R1.0 billion cleared • Final dividend per share declared for the year is 520 cents Kaya FM…
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GUEST – Willem Klopper Chief Strategy Officer at WeBuyCars WeBuyCars has reported a 23.4% rise in full-year core headline earnings as the group experienced higher volumes and increased average selling prices. The group, which was unbundled from Transaction Capital and listed on the JSE in April, also cited operational efficiencies, higher inventory…
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If your looking for a casual bro out while getting lost in the saucey nature of what it means to be a human being in our current time on earth, you have arrived at your destination! Today's episode explored a vast range of topics, all centering around the concept of inherent tension within this reality, and how we can make space for the tension so …
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Neuroscientist Anil Seth explains how much we can learn about consciousness by studying the brain in these highlights from our full interview — including: Luisa’s intro (00:00:00) How our brain interprets reality (00:00:15) How our brain experiences our organs (00:04:04) What psychedelics teach us about consciousness (00:07:37) The physical footpri…
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"I think one of the reasons I took [shutting down my charity] so hard is because entrepreneurship is all about this bets-based mindset. So you say, “I’m going to take a bunch of bets. I’m going to take some risky bets that have really high upside.” And this is a winning strategy in life, but maybe it’s not a winning strategy for any given hand. So …
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GUEST – Kenosi Rakosa, Head of Lending Propositions at EasyPay Everywhere In South Africa, empowering women with access to responsible credit is key to advancing financial inclusion and economic resilience. With nearly half of households headed by women, especially in rural areas, gender-driven economic disparity remains a pressing issue. Kenosi Ra…
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GUEST – Reabetswe Dire – Founder of Edenvinne South Africa has a wealth of talented beauty entrepreneurs, but many struggle to get their products into the hands of consumers. Edenvinne is on a mission to change that. We’ll be speaking to Rearabetswe Dire, founder of Edenvinne to learn more about how this innovative retail chain is providing a platf…
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GUEST – Bulelani Balabala – Founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance The Gauteng Department of Education has instructed all schools to suspend the sale of food within and around school premises until further notice. This recent ban on food is expected to leave vendors in a difficult position. Kaya FM…
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GUEST - Deon Poovan, he is the Acting Chief Regulatory Officer at SAHPRA. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) said it is concerned about the increased sales of weight loss products made available to the public via websites, social media platforms and other informal channels. According to SAPHRA, these products pose a ser…
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GUEST – Johann Els, Group Chief Economist at Old Mutual The eyes of the world were glued on the United States last week and in a conclusive victory, Donald Trump and the Republicans now have a mandate to implement their agenda over the next four years. We are joined by Group Chief Economist at Old Mutual, Johann Els on the possible economic outcome…
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GUEST – Adil Nchabeleng - Energy expert Is privatization the answer to South Africa's electricity woes? With municipalities struggling to keep the lights on, experts are recommending that local municipalities turn to private companies for help. Energy expert, Adil Nchabeleng joins us to discuss the pros and cons of this approach, the potential bene…
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Science writer and video blogger Sébastien Moro blows our minds with the latest research on fish consciousness, intelligence, and potential sentience. This is a selection of highlights from episode #205 of The 80,000 Hours Podcast: Sébastien Moro on the most insane things fish can do. These aren't necessarily the most important, or even most entert…
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With kids very much on the team's mind we thought it would be fun to review some comments about parenting featured on the show over the years, then have hosts Luisa Rodriguez and Rob Wiblin react to them. Links to learn more and full transcript. After hearing 8 former guests’ insights, Luisa and Rob chat about: Which of these resonate the most with…
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At the helm of Gauteng’s biggest business radio show, Kaya Biz, is Gugulethu who will be leading the conversation on what is next for the Afropolitan business landscape. The show presents local and international business news, entrepreneurship, corporate and investment banking. Since its inception in May 2006 Kaya Biz has grown from a half-an-hour …
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