Now in our tenth year of publication, the REFIRE Intelligence Report has developed a strong reputation for authoritative reporting and analysis of the German market for real estate finance. REFIRE is read by institutional investors who simply need to know what is happening on continental Europe's most important market for real estate, whether on the debt or the equity side. Our readers trust us for our local market insights and close connections with key market players in Germany, and rely o ...
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Welcome to The New Next, the podcast where tomorrow is today, and the future is now. Together we'll embark on a journey through the evolving landscapes of technology, innovation, and the current events shaping our world. Join us as we break down complex topics into actionable insights. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a forward-thinker, or just curious about the world's next chapter, you're in the right place. So, plug in, power up, and prepare to dive deep into the heart of what's new, wha ...
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Think You're Cut Out for Consulting? Listen to This First! Pros and Cons of Being a Management Consultant
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Matt breaks down the pros and cons of a career in management consulting. Part 1: The Pros of Being a Management Consultant 1. Diverse Experiences and Challenges 2. High Impact Work 3. Learning and Development 4. Networking Opportunities 5. Competitive Compensation Part 2: The Cons of Being a Management Consultant 1. High Pressure and Stress 2. Work…
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Boosting Domestic Uranium Production & Processing: A Strategic Move for Energy Independence
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Boosting Domestic Uranium Production & Processing: A Strategic Move for Energy Independence Overview: This podcast episode focuses on recent U.S. policy changes aimed at stimulating domestic uranium production and processing. The discussion revolves around the implications of these changes, particularly in the context of global supply chains and en…
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The New Frontier: Space Warfare and International Diplomacy
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The New Frontier: Space Warfare and International Diplomacy This podcast episode delves into the complexities and emerging concerns surrounding space warfare, particularly focusing on a recent United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at banning nuclear weapons in space. The discussion highlights the geopolitical dynamics, technological adva…
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The Art & Science of Innovation with Robyn Bolton of Mile Zero
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In the second 2024 episode of "The New Next," Matt and Robyn Bolton, founder of Mile Zero.io, delve into innovation and its integration into business strategies. Robyn outlines her method of intertwining architecture, behaviors, and culture to foster innovation, emphasizing the need for bespoke strategic playbooks and executive coaching for effecti…
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Beyond Trauma: Navigating Personal Growth and Self-Discovery with Tina Marie of Empowered Living LLC
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In this episode of "The New Next," host Matthew Jensen sits down with Tina Marie, a trauma and transformation expert, to explore the depths of personal healing and growth. Tina shares her journey from battling chronic pain, anxiety, and depression to embracing alternative therapies that led her to her calling. As a practitioner of various modalitie…
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FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Michael Lewis
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Matt and Mike discuss Michael Lewis' new book "Going Infinite" about FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and the ongoing court proceedings for SBF where his former friends and co-conspirators are unleashing the dirty laundry. Podcast Outline Intro - Overview of podcast focusing on new book by Michael Lewis on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried Main Points -…
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The Worlds Largest Asset Class: China's Massive Real Estate Sector Faces a Reckoning
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China's massive real estate sector faces a reckoning, with enough vacant housing to fit the entire population. As developers like Evergrande teeter near default with billions in debt, the contagion risk to the global economy looms large. We analyze the sheer scale of unsold and unfinished projects, fraud investigations into transferring assets, and…
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A recent New York Times article highlighted how after over a year of fighting, the frontlines in Ukraine have barely budged. We analyze maps showing minimal territorial changes in 2022 despite tens of thousands of casualties on both sides. With areas fortified by trenches and minefields, a prolonged stalemate seems inevitable. What does this mean f…
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German Foreign Minister Suggests Some of Weapons Sent to Ukraine Outdated or Inoperational
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Germany has acknowledged sending outdated, inoperable weapons to Ukraine, confirming suspicions that NATO countries are offloading obsolete military equipment. We discuss leaked reports of faulty tanks and missiles, the complex logistics of maintaining hardware in warzones, and how the conflict serves as cover for rearming with modern gear. While p…
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Israel vs Hamas-Hezbollah: The Holy War and Predictions for the Future
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Matt and Mike discuss the escallation of a holy war in the Middle East and what it looks like going forward. - The discussion focuses on the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza. - The violence is compared to a more intense 9/11 with brutal terrorist attacks killing civilians including children. - Thi…
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F-35 Lost - Analysis of the Most Expensive Weapons Project Ever
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The F-35 fighter jet was meant to revolutionize air combat, but the hugely expensive program is plagued by crashes, cost overruns and doubts about its capability. We discuss a recent incident where an F-35 crashed during a training exercise and went missing, prompting a frantic search. With a price tag exceeding $100 million per plane, the single-e…
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Leaked Military Documents Discuss China Shipbuilding Capacity 200 Times the US
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A leaked naval intelligence report reveals China can build combat ships 200 times faster than the U.S. This staggering shipbuilding capacity shows how China is rapidly surpassing America's deteriorating naval fleet. We discuss the strategic importance of naval power throughout history, how the U.S. has neglected investments in maritime infrastructu…
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Cracks in European Unity over Ukraine Due to Grain Exports
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The alliance supporting Ukraine is cracking, especially among Eastern European countries, due to economic impacts like the grain export crisis. Poland and others have withdrawn aid over accusations that Ukraine is dumping low-quality grain in Europe, hurting domestic producers. This highlights the unintended consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war, …
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Xi says China-Syria to Launch New Strategic Partnership as US Adversaries Continue to Align
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Xi Jinping of China and Bashar al-Assad of Syria recently announced a new strategic partnership as U.S. adversaries band together economically and militarily. This episode explores the implications of this alliance, the history of U.S. involvement in Syria, and the shifting global order as American power declines. We discuss the blowback from finan…
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Artificial Intelligence Businesspeople Take to Capitol Hill
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Artificial Intelligence Businesspeople Take to Capitol Hill to discuss regulation reminicing the Microsoft fight of the 1990s.By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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What Mike is Reading and the Dark Side of Selling your Likeness in an AI World
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What Mike is Reading and the Dark Side of Selling your Likeness in an AI WorldBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Is Artificial Intelligence a Friend or Foe for Creativity - The Screen Actors Guild Strike
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Is Artificial Intelligence a Friend or Foe for Creativity - The Screen Actors Guild StrikeBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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The Incentives of Creatives When They Make so Little in Movies
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The Incentives of Creatives When They Make so Little in Movies Passion?By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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The Book of Judges and Icons of The Bible Compared to Modern Day
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The Book of Judges and Icons of The Bible Compared to Modern DayBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Social Norms and How We Change Our View of Others - Teal Swan and Fake Gurus Revisited
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Social Norms and How We Change Our View of Others - Teal Swan and Fake Gurus RevisitedBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Sentient AIs Hope to Create Better ContentBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Name Image and Likeness at the Center of AI Debate for Screen Actors Guild Strike
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Name Image and Likeness at the Center of AI Debate for Screen Actors Guild StrikeBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Mike Wrote a Novel with Artificial Intelligence and is Afraid to Release It
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Mike Wrote a Novel with Artificial Intelligence and is Afraid to Release ItBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Identity Story and People Behind the Scenes
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Identity Story and People Behind the ScenesBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Human Biology is a Computer - Are We Living in a Simulation?
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Matt and Mike debate simulation theory and the theory that human beings are computers and micro-simulations operating in a larger collective network.By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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How Studio Profit Incentives Push High Dollar Blockbusters
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Matt and Mike discuss how public media and entertainment studios are incentivised to create high dollar blockbusters because it derisks the bottom line. Mike discusses how this pushes out smaller level films like comedies, unless they're hybrid films (like comedy with action).By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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History is a Collection of Aggregated Personal Opinions
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We often discuss on this podcast how history is written by the victors. Matt and Mike discuss that history is a collection of aggregated personal opinions, especially digital opinion in an age of aggregated artificial intelligence.By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Global Population and their Affiliation with Religious Orders
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Matt and Mike discuss the global populations religious beliefs by affiliation with religious orders, especially around the Roman Catholic Church.By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Our AI Overlords Head to Capitol Hill to Discuss Regulation
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Our AI Overlords Head to Capitol Hill to Discuss Regulation Only one representative from a non-business interest advocating for the rest of us :)By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Discussing Open and Closed Mindsets and the Concept of Open to Everything Attached to Nothing
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Discussing Open and Closed Mindsets and the Concept of Open to Everything Attached to NothingBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Electric Vehicles are Running Out of Customers and Some Dealers Do Not Want Them Anymore
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Electric vehicles are running out of customers and some dealers don't want them anymore. Like we predicted on this podcast, many of the marketing points to sell EVs are just not true and automakers are learning the hard way. Consumers are balking at the reality of owning electric vehicles and the higher price tag. Dealers with unsold inventory are …
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How Large Value VC Deals Decrease Innovation by Crowding Out Other Companies
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Matt discusses his view that large value venture capital deals decrease overall innovation by crowding out other companies and sidelining better technologies.By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Maui and the Disaster of Under-Maintained Power Lines
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Fukushima's Nuclear Wastewater Released into Ocean
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Fukushima's nuclear wastewater released into ocean. China immediately outlaws imports of Japanese fish. Discussing past fears and future fears for the global population around this release of radioactive wastewater into the ocean. #fukushima #nuclear #wastewaterBy Matthew Jensen
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India Lands on the Moon! Efficient, cost effective, and right on target, India's scientific and engineering feat is another small step for man, and a giant leap for mankind. The national pride for this event was something to see and reminded me of the stories of the US in our first race to the moon. Love the unity! #india #space #moon…
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Matt and Mike discuss the meaning of Jesus, what we can understand from his story today and what walking in "his footsteps" means for people. The Reverand Mike McVey throws down his theological insights. #jesus #man #mythosBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Pope Francis' World Tour and Comparisons to the First Crimean War
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Matt and Mike discuss Roman Catholic Pontif Pope Francis' current world tour, his leadership style, and why he's different than many Pope's who have come before. We also discuss the errie similarities between the 1st Crimean War (1852-1856) and today's struggle between East and West in and around the Black Sea. #popefrancis #crimea #ukrainewar…
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US INDOCOM Announces the Replicator Drone Swarm Program as Essential for Future War with China
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The head of US INDOCOM announced the Replicator drone program, announcing that war success and competition with China in the far east will be heavily dependent on drone swarms technology. The goal is 1,000 precision drone strikes within 24 hours. https://newatlas.com/military/replicator-usa-drone/ #drone #droneswarm #INDOCOM…
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Discussing Europe's aging nuclear energy capacity and the amazingly done Reuter's piece "The Nuclear Aged" found here: https://www.reuters.com/graphics/EUROPE-ENERGY/NUCLEARPOWER/gdvzwweqkpw/By Matthew Jensen
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Ukraine's Long-Range Missiles and Satan II Activation
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Ukraine has claimed successful long-range missile test that would put Russia's Black Sea Fleet on Crimea in range. The next day Russia activated their Sarmat missile system, nicknamed Satan II by NATO. This intercontinental missile system can carry 15 warheads at a time and travels approximately 15,000 MPH. Run by their space administration, Russia…
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Quaker's Acknowledge their Native American Reeducation Boarding School Past
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The Quaker's have acknowledge their Native American reeducation boarding school past, one of the most hidden moments of the last 200 years, and has opened up and is digitizing their archives so the community can come to some understanding where these kidnapped children went. Matt discusses personal delight that this is finally getting discussed in …
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Wagner's Former Leader is Dead in a Plane Crash
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Wagner's former leader is dead in a plane crash. Dead or disappeared, this was expected, but to understand Putin's hand is still outstanding. Lots of unanswered questions. #wagner #putin #warBy Matthew Jensen
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United Auto Workers May Strike Come September
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United Auto Workers have authorized a strike with 97% voting to authorize. Matt discusses the potential fallout for the US and Canada.By Matthew Jensen
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BRICS Meetup Discussed Expanding the Economic Alliance
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Matt discussed the BRICS (Brazil Russia India China South Africa) meetup to discuss expanding the economic alliance as a greater parallel to the G7 (the 7 largest global economies). By the time of this upload, the BRICS members have voted to expand in 2024 to include additional heavyweights like Iran. Russia and China view the G7 as competitors in …
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Discussing a debate stage without Donald Trump.By Matthew Jensen
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AI and Military Warfare - A View at the Future Landscape of War
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Artificial intelligence is taking over the military. Matt discusses tech, weapons and strategy going into the robotic killing revolution.By Matthew Jensen
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COVID-19, Group Herding, and the Concept of Heroes
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COVID-19, Group Herding, and the Concept of Heroes Matt has been reaching the concept of herding behavior in networks and financial markets since the early 2000's. We discuss how and why people move in groups around the theme of COVID-19.By Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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Supreme Court Ruling Potentially Opens Up Angle for Alex Jones-Sandy Hook Ruling Appeal
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Matt and Mike discuss Alex Jones, Sandy Hook, and the Supreme Court ruling that can potentially open up an appeal for the Sandy Hook settlement. This is likely our most contraversial episode but has substantial importance given Donald Trump being charged on similar charges. Trump fans think Special Prosecutor Jack Smith is evil despite him giving T…
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Being Seen - Supporting the Voice of Others Self explainatory short episodeBy Matthew Jensen and Mike McVey
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We discuss Matt's namesake (Matthew Anchor DeWitt Jensen) and grandparents/uncles, the de Witt's. Sometimes when you lose, it opens you up and you get burned. In this case, it was a literal opening up and burning. This history was carried on for hundreds of years in an underground political alliance that lives to this day, hidden documents, art, an…
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