Best Chamath Podcasts (2024)

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Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service failure, Inside the RNC, VC liquidity problem 1:15:57

1d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

(0:00) Bestie intros: Live from the RNC! (1:34) Reacting to the assassination attempt against President Trump (12:52) Impact of charged rhetoric (21:15) Secret Service's massive failure; institutional decay (37:02) Inside the RNC: Sacks breaks down his speech (41:16) Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate (58:52) All-In Summit scholarship applica…

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E34: Chamath & Tinder, Threads API, and the Difficulties of Scaling AI Labs 1:04:41

17d ago1:04:41

1:04:41

This week, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg discuss a lesser-known Chamath Palihapitiya story, the index rebalancing trade as a postmodern part of finance, AI labs, crypto, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. Byrne Hobart is hiring an associate! Check out the JD here: https://www.the…

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E37: 2024 Election Updates, Partisanship on Wikipedia, and Amazon’s Media Business 59:56

1h ago59:56

59:56

On this week’s episode of The Riff, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg discuss how the 2024 presidential election has changed, why Wikipedia’s partisanship problem is difficult to solve, and the strategy behind Amazon’s media business. 🔥Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj --…

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Navigating AI's Impact on Content, Democracy, and Regulation with Alex Fink of OtherWeb 44:12

29m ago44:12

44:12

Alex Fink, founder of OtherWeb and co-founder of Swarmer, joins Max Romanik to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-generated content and its implications for society, government, and regulation. Drawing from his experiences in computer vision, news curation, and military technology, Alex offers a unique perspective on the challenges and op…

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Biden chaos, Soft landing secured? AI sentiment turns bearish, French elections 1:25:38

1d ago1:25:38

1:25:38

(0:00) Bestie intros! (4:29) Macro picture: Soft landing secured? Rate cut on the horizon? Plus: partisan economic perception (20:48) AI sentiment turns bearish due to massive spend with little revenue (40:51) A16Z's 20K GPU cluster (46:41) Broad implications of France elections (1:06:10) Hot swap update: President Biden holds firm as backers flee,…

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E36: Meritocracy, Modeling Globalization, and The Burden of Knowledge 1:02:25

2d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

This week, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg dive deep into David Graeber's controversial concept of 'Bullshit Jobs,' exploring its validity and impact. They also discuss the future of labor and employment in the era of AI, the intricate dynamics of globalization, and the complexities of corporate governance. 🔥Apply to join over 400 founders and exec…

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The Path to Human-Level AI: Insights from AGI Pioneer Peter Voss of Aigo.ai 37:14

3d ago37:14

37:14

Peter Voss, CEO of iGo.ai and a pioneer in artificial general intelligence (AGI), joins Max Romanik to discuss the future of AI development. With over 20 years dedicated to AGI research, Peter provides insights into the fundamental differences between narrow AI and AGI, emphasizing the limitations of current big data approaches and the potential of…

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The Jonathan Haidt Interview 1:13:58

4d ago1:13:58

1:13:58

(0:00) New format: The All-In Interview! (0:59) Jonathan Haidt joins Jason and Friedberg: broader themes of his work, gamification and supercharged social media (12:39) Understanding how humans are wired from an evolutionary biology perspective (27:22) Haidt's proposals to help younger generations (33:12) Linking themes and trends in Haidt's books …

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E35: How to Be President, the Future of AI Celebrities, and Training Larger AI Models 1:00:17

7d ago1:00:17

1:00:17

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss the evolution of monetary systems, the economics of AI investments, and how AI is impacting the job market for junior software developers. 🔥Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj --- SPONSORS: BABBEL: 🌐 Ready to achi…

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Hot Swap growing, donors revolt, President Kamala? SCOTUS breakdown: Immunity, Chevron, Censorship 1:23:06

12d ago1:23:06

1:23:06

(0:00) Bestie Intros! (5:51) Democrats and their donors are falling out; President Biden to resign? Will VP Harris be the nominee? (26:22) Cognitive decline coverup, Bestie strategy for Dems (34:38) SCOTUS clarifies social media moderation (47:06) SCOTUS overturns Chevron, limiting the power of federal agencies (1:00:03) SCOTUS to hear case on rest…

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AI's Potential to Accelerate Innovation and Economic Growth with James Pethokoukis of American Enterprise Institute 41:07

10d ago41:07

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James Pethokoukis, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the transformative potential of AI in this episode. He explores AI's role as a general-purpose technology that could accelerate innovation across various fields. The conversation covers: AI's potential to overcome the "great stagnation" and boost productivity The need for …

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Presidential Debate Reaction, Biden Hot Swap?, Tech unemployment, OpenAI considers for-profit & more 1:21:36

14d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

(0:00) Bestie intros! (1:54) Debate recap and analysis: Hot swap incoming? (16:53) Subverting democracy, power grab, Democratic party shakeup (36:43) Why tech job postings are down significantly from pre-COVID levels (42:43) OpenAI considering for-profit conversion (54:11) The problem with safety-focused AI startups (1:03:20) EU charges Microsoft w…

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AI, National Security, and the Future: Insights from Alan Pentz, Founder & CEO at Corner Alliance 22:10

17d ago22:10

22:10

In this solo episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Alan Pentz examines the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its implications for national security. Drawing from the work of Leopold Ashen Brenner, Alan discusses the potential for an "intelligence explosion" and the race to achieve superintelligent AI. He highlights the growing converge…

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In conversation with President Trump 1:20:35

1M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

(0:00) Bestie intros: Big house talk! (1:37) Economy: Regulation, taxes, tariffs, taming inflation, de-dollarization (12:02) Federal debt: growth, spend control, where to cut, role of energy, nuclear (20:22) Foreign policy: Ukraine/Russia (25:05) Foreign policy: Israel/Palestine (28:13) Abortion: Stance on a national ban (31:09) Foreign policy: Chi…

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E33: AI Therapy, 4chan, and Why Conferences Are Like Cities 1:06:30

24d ago1:06:30

1:06:30

This week, writer Byrne Hobart and investor Erik Torenberg discuss the economics of conferences and cities, rise of meme stocks, future of coding in the age of AI and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplo…

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AI in the Federal Government: Opportunities and Challenges with Heather Ashby 30:40

24d ago30:40

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Heather Ashby joins this episode to discuss the current state and future trajectory of AI adoption in the federal government. With experience consulting for various agencies, Heather provides a nuanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the government in this rapidly evolving space. The conversation delves into two main focus ar…

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Elon gets paid, Apple's AI pop, OpenAI revenue rip, Macro debate & Inside Trump Fundraiser 1:24:48

29d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

(0:00) Bestie intros: bringing up the energy! (8:48) Trump fundraiser recap (23:16) Elon's comp package approved by shareholders (40:12) Apple announces "Apple Intelligence" and ChatGPT deal at WWDC (50:17) OpenAI reportedly hits a $3.4B revenue run rate (1:05:26) Macro debate: State of the US economy? Follow Tim Naki: https://www.instagram.com/tim…

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E32: Populism, Elites, and Preparing for AGI 56:43

1M ago56:43

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On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss populist cycles, why billionaires buy media companies, how to invest if you think AGI is coming soon, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogx…

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AI-Driven Cybersecurity and National Security Policy with Tony Samp of DLA Piper 36:32

1M ago36:32

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Tony Samp, the principal policy advisor and head of AI Policy at DLA Piper, joins this episode to discuss the evolving landscape of AI policy in the US and its implications for national security. With over 18 years of experience in government affairs, Tony has been instrumental in shaping AI policy and safety standards through his work with the AI,…

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DOJ targets Nvidia, Meme stock comeback, Trump fundraiser in SF, Apple/OpenAI, Texas stock market 1:25:26

1M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

(0:00) Besties intros! (2:10) Responding to recent media coverage (17:58) DOJ/FTC strike deal to target Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft (32:40) Meme stocks are back: Keith Gill aka Roaring Kitty resurfaces, disclosing nine figure position in GameStop (58:36) Citadel and BlackRock back TXSE to take on NYSE and Nasdaq (1:02:34) Apple to announce OpenAI…

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E31: Google API Documentation Leak, Apple's Plans for Siri, and Analyzing Texas Instruments 46:28

1M ago46:28

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On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss Elon Musk's and Yann Lecun's Tweets, what we can learn from Google's API decumentation leaks, how Apple is planning on improving Siri, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Tu…

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AI Ethics and National Security with Nidhi Sinha of the Center for AI and Digital Policy 33:04

1M ago33:04

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Nidhi Sinha, a research fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, joins this episode to discuss the ethical challenges of AI in national security, such as predictive policing and cyber surveillance. They explore how to balance innovation with individual rights and the role of AI in shaping global equity. Nidhi shares insights from her extensi…

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Trump verdict, COVID Cover-up, Crypto Corner, Salesforce drops 20%, AI correction? 1:47:42

2M ago1:47:42

1:47:42

(0:00) Bestie Intros: Jason's first show for his new production company (2:15) Why Sacks and Chamath are hosting a Trump fundraiser (18:40) House COVID investigation: findings, cover-up, what's next? (41:36) The Deep State Problem: unelected bureaucrats running three letter agencies for decades (53:04) Crypto Corner with Chamath (1:04:15) State of …

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E30: xAI Fundraising, Vivek's BuzzFeed Investment, and Ad-Based AI Monetization 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne talk about xAI's fundraising round, Vivek Ramaswamy's investment in BuzzFeed, and the dynamics of using ads to monetize AI. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmp…

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AI, Government, and the Future Greatest Hits 30:21

2M ago30:21

30:21

In this special episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we reflect on some of the most insightful and thought-provoking conversations we've had with our expert guests about the transformative potential of AI. We've collected highlights from five previous guests, each providing unique perspectives on how AI is revolutionizing diverse industries a…

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Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI, Nvidia's trillion-dollar problem, the "vibecession," plastic in our balls 1:30:06

2M ago1:30:06

1:30:06

(0:00) Bestie intros: Recapping "General AI Hospital" (2:46) Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI (14:37) OpenAI's novel off-boarding agreements, ex-employee equity problem, and safety team resignations (25:35) Nvidia crushes earnings again, but it faces a trillion-dollar problem (40:05) Understanding why economic sentiment is so negative among US citizen…

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E29: Meme Stocks, Reserve Currencies, and the Case Against Home Ownership 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne talk about meme stocks, the nature of reserve currencies, and why you should consider not owning a home in America. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y…

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Authenticating Content in the Age of AI with Jonathan Gillham of Originality.ai 27:13

2M ago27:13

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In this thought-provoking episode, Jonathan Gillham, the visionary entrepreneur behind Originality.ai, a cutting-edge platform that helps content creators and publishers verify the authenticity of their work, shares his insights on the importance of identifying AI-generated content. As advanced language models reshape the content landscape, Gillham…

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US Government Bonds with Chamath De Silva from Betashares 26:11

2M ago26:11

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This week we sit down with Chamath De Silva, Head of Fixed Income at Betashares to discuss US Government Bonds and briefly, its new Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF (ASX:BSUB). Betashares currently have over $37 billion in funds under management, and $10.5 billion in fixed income funds.

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GPT-4o launches, Glue demo, Ohalo breakthrough, Druck's Argentina bet, did Google kill Perplexity? 1:41:14

2M ago1:41:14

1:41:14

(0:00) Bestie Intros: Recapping Phil Hellmuth's birthday weekend (7:38) OpenAI launches GPT-4o: better, faster, cheaper (29:40) Sacks demos Glue: How AI unlocked his Slack killer (40:12) Friedberg walks through his major breakthrough at Ohalo (1:01:35) Stanley Druckenmiller bets on Argentina and Javier Milei: strategy, roadmap for the US (1:13:54) …

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