Best Kapor Podcasts (2024)

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Mission Driven - Episode 19 - Ulili Onovakpuri (Kapor Capital) 48:04

9M ago48:04

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We’re honored to have Uriridiakoghene “Ulili” Onovakpuri, Managing Partner at Kapor Capital, join us on Mission Driven. At Kapor, Ulili leads investments in the health tech and people operations tech companies. She is also the founder of Kapor Capital’s Fellows program, the longest running venture capital internship program for underrepresented ind…

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Mission Driven - Episode 18 - Miriam Rivera (Ulu Ventures) 48:15

11M ago48:15

48:15

Miriam Rivera holds a number of titles at Ulu Ventures including co-founder, managing director, and champion of the underdog and longshot. She is a distinguished investor known for her dynamic contributions in the tech, legal, and philanthropic sectors. At Ulu, Miriam upholds her mission of supporting transformative startups where her investment ap…

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Mission Driven - Episode 17 - Amy Francetic - Buoyant Ventures 54:41

12M ago54:41

54:41

Amy Francetic, Managing General Partner & co-founder of Buoyant Ventures, joins Rick on Mission Driven in the last of our series about electrification. Amy’s career spans 25 years of high tech entrepreneurship, private equity, and research. Before founding Buoyant, a firm based in Chicago investing in digital climate solutions for energy, transport…

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Visual Thinking and Spatial Cognition with Barbara Tversky 53:54

1y ago53:54

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Join us on The Rhys Show as we delve into the captivating realm of spatial cognition with renowned psychologist Barbara Tversky. In her groundbreaking book "Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought," Barbara challenges conventional wisdom by revealing the profound influence of movement on human cognition. Discover the intricate relationship betwee…

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Recoding America: Understanding Government Failure in the Digital Age with Jennifer Pahlka 48:17

1y ago48:17

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In this episode, Jennifer Pahlka, a businesswoman and political advisor, joins us to delve into the failures of government in the digital age and how we can drive meaningful change. Her book "Recoding America" provides valuable insights into why government struggles with technology and offers solutions for improvement. Discover the complexities of …

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Power and Progress: Does technology lead to progress or inequality with Daron Acemoglu 54:30

1y ago54:30

54:30

Join renowned economist Dr. Daron Acemoglu as he explores the intricate relationship between technology, power, and prosperity in this eye-opening episode. Discover why technological progress is not translating into widespread gains, delve into the history of technological advancements, and uncover the potential impact of AI on shared prosperity. G…

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Alien Technology and Objects in Space with Avi Loeb 1:03:22

1y ago1:03:22

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Join renowned astrophysicist and bestselling author Avi Loeb as he takes us on a mind-bending journey through the cosmos in this captivating episode. Discover the fascinating possibilities of advanced technology created by distant alien civilizations and its potential impact on our growth as a species. Delve into the Galileo project, an ambitious e…

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Animal Liberation Now: Exploring the Ethics of Animal Rights with Peter Singer 55:24

1y ago55:24

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In this thought-provoking episode, moral philosopher Peter Singer discusses the state of the modern animal rights movement, the urgent need to oppose factory farming, and the ethical obligations we have towards animals and the planet. Join the conversation as we delve into the harsh realities of factory farming, the environmental impact, the power …

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Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building with Claire Hughes Johnson 54:41

1y ago54:41

54:41

In this episode, Claire Hughes Johnson, the corporate officer and advisor at Stripe, shares invaluable insights from her latest book "Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building." Join the conversation as Claire talks about her four operating principles, how to respond to inbound demands and manage hypergrowth, and advice for founde…

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How can you actually make money while closing the tech gap? with Freada Kapor Klein 54:03

1y ago54:03

54:03

In this episode, Freada Kapor Klein shares her expertise on investing in seed-stage tech startups that aim to close gaps of access, opportunity, and outcome for low-income communities and communities of color. As a venture capitalist, philanthropist, and author of "Closing the Equity Gap," Freada offers a comprehensive approach to making the tech i…

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Becoming Better Ancestors: Wisdom for Progressing in Life with Kevin Kelly 53:23

1y ago53:23

53:23

In this episode, Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired and acclaimed author, joins us to discuss his latest book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier. Kelly shares his insights on how to become better ancestors and create a better world for ourselves and future generations. His pocket-book with 450 mantras is filled with wisdom …

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How to Leverage Collective Intelligence for Transformative Tech Governance with Saffron Huang 53:08

1y ago53:08

53:08

In this episode, Saffron Huang, technologist and researcher, discusses how to leverage collective intelligence to govern and benefit from transformative technologies such as AI. As the Co-Director at Collective Intelligence Project, Saffron explains how their organization is developing decision-making technologies and processes that expand a group’…

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How Hypergrowth Startups are Built by Human Connection with Elizabeth Weil 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

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In this episode, Elizabeth Weil, investor, advisor, entrepreneur, super-connector, ultra-marathon runner, and mother of three, talks about her more than two decade experience in the venture capital business and technology companies. We dive deep into her early stages in Twitter as it grew from 50 to 3000 employees, the importance of human elements …

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Mission Driven - Episode 16 - Astrid Atkinson (Camus Energy) 37:27

1+ y ago37:27

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Astrid Atkinson joins Rick on the latest episode of Mission Driven to chat about electrification. Astrid is co-founder & CEO of Camus Energy, which provides software-based Grid Management as a Service, combining real-time situational awareness, device control, and market integration for grid operators and energy providers. Prior to founding Camus, …

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The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Impacts the US Economy with Christopher Leonard 1:25:08

1+ y ago1:25:08

1:25:08

Join investigative reporter and author Christopher Leonard in this thought-provoking episode as he uncovers the dark side of the US Federal Reserve and its policies. Discover how the Fed's massive borrowing through quantitative easing policy has contributed to inflation, widened the wealth gap, and increased the risk system since the Great Recessio…

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Neuroscientist Konrad Kording reveals shocking truth about machine learning and the brain 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

52:52

In this episode, we sit down with Konrad Kording, a neuroscientist and professor who delves into the intersection of brains, AI, and causality. We explore the evolution of machine learning and delve into a deep learning-based view of the brain. Konrad shares his experiences coding neural networks 20 years ago and how he eventually arrived at the id…

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Mission Driven - Episode 15 - Rohan Puri (Stable Auto) 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

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We’re joined by Rohan Puri, CEO & co-founder of Stable Auto. Rohan helps us understand software’s role in electrification, chatting about the EV charging landscape. Rohan and his company Stable Auto believe that climate is humanity’s gnarliest problem and that every charger has to be part of the solution. With data-driven insights, Stable Auto help…

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Immigration, Innovation, and the Future of Human Agency: A Conversation with Minn Kim 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

In this episode, Minn Kim, an early-stage investor, talent scout, and community builder, shares her insights on supporting technology talent that enables step changes in human agency. Minn is building Plymouth Street to help extraordinary talent immigrate to the US, she is the founder of Stealth and is the lead at Dialogue, a community and newslett…

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How Psychedelics and AI Are Unveiling the Secrets of Consciousness with Andrés Gómez Emilsson 1:00:22

1+ y ago1:00:22

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In this episode, Andrés Gómez Emilsson, President and Director of Research at Qualia Research Institute (QRI), delves into the future of consciousness and what it really means. With a professional background in graph theory, statistics, and affective science, Andrés discusses QRI's mission to uncover the mathematical structure of consciousness, cov…

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Mission Driven - Episode 14 - Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor (Kapor Capital) 1:06:11

1+ y ago1:06:11

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We have special guests on the podcast - Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor. The founders of Kapor Capital have released a new book, Closing the Equity Gap, and, on this episode, they discuss their life missions to make the tech industry more diverse and inclusive. Tune in to learn how the two got their start, founded Kapor Capital, and have been pi…

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Venture Capital in the Next 20 Years with Vedika Jain 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

50:32

In this episode, Vedika Jain, a Partner at Weekend Fund and Co-founder at Signature Block, shares insights on how to make an outsized impact and navigate the venture capital industry in the next 20 years.We delve into Vedika's work with Weekend Fund and Signature Block, and her investment strategy. We also discuss how they are demystifying venture …

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Operators: The Future of Startups with Mallun Yen 47:17

1+ y ago47:17

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Mallun Yen, founder of Operator Collective (@OpCo_VC), joins us to talk about the future of startups, venture capital, and the role operators, the people who help, grow, and scale up these companies, play in them. Every job Mallun had gave her the tools and led her to create Operator Collective. But one thing stands out, learning the ability to bui…

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Mission Driven - Episode 13 - Robyn Beavers (Blueprint Power) 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

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Welcome to Season 2 of Mission Driven! We’re switching things up a bit and diving into a sprint on the theme of electrification. The next few episodes will cover various POVs and a deep dive on the following question: what is the role of software in electrification? Our first guest on electrification is Robyn Beavers, CEO & co-founder of Blueprint …

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Democratizing Venture Capital with Steph Mui 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

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In this episode Steph Mui, founder and CEO of PIN, talks about how to democratize access to venture capital.Steph Mui is a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Financial Markets (Algorithmic trading, Statistics and Computer Science, and is a former VC. She is the co-founder of GSB 2020, an investment club seeking to democratize access to early stage inve…

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Learning About Tech in India With Pankaj Jain 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

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In this episode Pankaj Jain, founder and managing partner of Saka Ventures, talks about tech in India that is focussed on targeting large global markets.Pankaj has 25 years of international experience that integrates technology, finance, entrepreneurship, venture capital and blockchain. He views business models and startups through a cross-cultural…

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How to Address Humanity’s Most Important Challenges and Opportunities With Pooja Shah 54:12

1+ y ago54:12

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In this episode Pooja Shah, founder and CEO at Tephra Labs, talks about how decentralized human networks can address large-scale problems.Governments and corporations have failed to move the needle against many of humanity’s most important challenges and opportunities. Pooja believes that decentralized human networks have the right meta-coordinatin…

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NeuroAI: The Intersection of AI and the Brain with Patrick Mineault 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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In this episode, Patrick Mineault, a recognized AI researcher and neuroscientist, takes us through the field of AI and how it is connected to Neuroscience.He helps us understand the intersection between brain work and AI. He gives us an insight of how neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence interconnect and nourish each other.Patrick provides his …

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How Life Evolves From an Electrical Gradient Perspective With Nick Lane 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

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In this episode, evolutionary biochemist, professor and writer Nick Lane joins us to talk about how life evolves from an energy flow perspective. Nick Lane’s research is on the way that energy flow has shaped evolution over 4 billion years, using a mixture of theoretical and experimental work to address the origin of life, the evolution of complex …

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How to Build More and Better Housing With Jessica Trounstine & Omar Wasow 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

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In this episode, political science professors Jessica Trounstine & Omar Wasow join us to talk about how we can improve housing, build more housing and the history of racial segregation housing.Jessica’s work studies the process and quality of representation in American democracy. She is focused on the ways in which formal and informal local politic…

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How Data Is Being Used to Generate Insights for Humanity With Shruti Gandhi 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

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In this episode, Shruti Gandhi joins us to talk about how data is being used to generate insights for humanity and the backend infrastructure to power that.Shruti Gandhi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Array Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund that focuses on solving pressing problems in large industries using data, AI, and ML. Shr…

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The Massive Rise of Yimby Movement With Sonja Trauss 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

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In this episode, Sonja Trauss joins us to talk about the YIMBY movement and its overnight success. Sonja helps us understand the history and future of this movement.Frustrated by high rents in San Francisco, Sonja Trauss started taking part in local planning meetings in 2014 to stand up for more house construction and taller buildings. That led her…

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How to Do Good Easier With Kat Woods 53:19

2y ago53:19

53:19

In this episode, Kat Woods joins us to talk about impact for charities over time and how to create incubation ecosystems and angel ecosystems for them.Kat is the co-founder of several entrepreneurial ecosystems in effective altruism. Effective altruism (EA) is a research field and practical community that looks for the best ways to help others, and…

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How to Decrease Polarization and Run Mega Studies With Jan Voelkel 56:45

2y ago56:45

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In this episode Jan Voelkel, Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology at Stanford University and also a member of the Polarization and Social Change Lab, joins us to talk about how to decrease polarization and run mega studies.Jan is the leading author of “The Strengthening Democracy Challenge” a mega study which brought academics, practitioner…

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How to build the future of crypto with Kinjal Shah 50:02

2y ago50:02

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In this episode Kinjal Shah, investor at Blockchain Capital, joins us to talk about where she sees the web3 (the third generation of the evolution of web technologies) system today and where it is headed. Kinjal Shah is a Partner at Blockchain Capital. Kinjal leads Blockchain Capital’s research content strategy, conducts investment diligence, and s…

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How to Bring the World Back Together With Anthea Roberts 50:36

2y ago50:36

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In this episode, professor, researcher and author Anthea Roberts joins us to talk about how to view the world and current debates from different lenses. Anthea specializes in public international law, international trade and investment law, global governance and geoeconomics. She is the co-author of ”Six Faces of Globalization: Who Wins, Who Loses …

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Revealing Our Human Evolution Mystery Through Ancient Fossils With Chris Stringer 54:38

2y ago54:38

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In this episode, physical anthropologist and archaeologist Chris Stringer joins us to explore fossil records and what they tell us about the birth of our species and its staying power on Earth.Chris is known as one of the leading proponents of the “Recent African Origins” hypothesis, which is currently the most widely accepted model for the origin …

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Understanding Machine & Human Minds with Kanjun Qiu 1:33:34

2y ago1:33:34

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In this episode Kanjun Qiu, the CEO and co-founder of Generally Intelligent joins us to chat about replicators, Genes, Memes and “Temes”, talk about what her company does and help us understand the fundamentals of learning across humans and machines.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmarkJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PDAP…

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Fossils, Mothers & Babies Revealing the Way Human Brains Have Evolved With Dean Falk 57:46

2y ago57:46

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In this episode, renowned paleo-anthropologist Dean Falk joins us to talk about how the evolution of our brains led to the emergence of language and how we differ from apes in terms of language and tools.Dean Falk shares her interesting perspective on how language began and the biases we have trying to understand our past from a male and female per…

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Mission Driven - Episode 12 - Michael Lombardo (BookNook) 49:44

2y ago49:44

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Michael Lombardo, founder & CEO of BookNook, joins Rick on the latest episode of Mission Driven. BookNook is an online collaborative learning platform that provides reading and math support through lessons, gamification, and assessments. They also provide online tutoring services, connecting district students to vetted tutors. The company is on a m…

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Boosting Cooperative Thoughts for a More Thrivable World With Jean M. Russell 52:42

2y ago52:42

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In this episode, social ecosystem designer, culture hacker, and facilitator Jean M. Russell joins us to talk about how a participatory and cooperative approach instead of a brutal approach enables us to envision and co-create a world of wellbeing and health. As the founder of the thrivability movement and expert on collective thriving, Jean speaks …

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The Unknown Power of AI to Maximize Your Creativity With Gene Kogan 45:56

2y ago45:56

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In this episode, artist and programmer Gene Kogan joins us to talk about new AI-Generated Art and how AI assistants are going to provide us with interfaces to maximize our creativity. Gene is interested in advancing scientific literacy through creativity and play, and building educational spaces which are as open and accessible as possible. Current…

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Changing Education From a Student-Centered Perspective With Danielle Strachman 52:38

2y ago52:38

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In this episode, Co-founder and General Partner of 1517 Fund Danielle Strachman joins us to talk about her perspective on the current state of education and the importance of changing it from a students center perspective. Danielle is passionate about progressive education, all the way from homeschooling and giving kids freedom and autonomy to buil…

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How to Make Crucial Knowledge Accessible & Understandable for Us All With Saloni Dattani 55:23

2y ago55:23

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In this episode, researcher, writer, editor and PhD student in psychiatric genetics Saloni Dattani joins us to talk about her view of the world in different movements she tracks and how she does the research process.It is possible to make progress against the huge problems we are all facing in the world by sharing new and underrated ideas of amazin…

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How to Contribute to the Public Commons in a Positive Way With Jerry Michalski 47:32

2y ago47:32

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In this episode, curator of the world’s most extensive mind map Jerry Michalski joins us to talk about how we as a society can contribute to the public commons in a positive way and why we must. Jerry shares the mission behind his distinguished idea of creating a second brain! He has been working on this brain map for more than 24 years and has int…

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How Precedents Forge Your Path With Hollis Robbins 53:00

2y ago53:00

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Interested in KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION or how humanities can help us understand the present? Then this episode is for you! In today’s chapter, Dean of Arts and Humanities Hollis Robbins joins us to talk about the extraordinary way in which she views the world.We dive deep into how to scaffold students' learning, how knowledge production works, and how …

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How to Prepare for Uncertain Futures with David Christian 55:38

2y ago55:38

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In this episode, historian, scholar of Russian history, professor emeritus and author David Christian joins us once again to talk about his new book Future Stories, a guide with a big-history perspective that helps us get prepared for the future.David Christian is the creator of Big History, a holistic and interdisciplinary approach that encompasse…

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How to Create Abundant Housing With Annie Fryman 1:04:55

2y ago1:04:55

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In this episode, architectural designer and public policy professional Annie Fryman joins us to talk about how to create abundant housing, the housing policies she led to address the California housing shortage by increasing housing supply, and how she managed permitting time to go down from 8 1/2 years to 60 days.Currently, Annie is the Director o…

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Wisdom Age and the Evolution of Society: Rhys Lindmark at The Index Show 30:13

2y ago30:13

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Rhys was a guest at The Index Show with host Alex Kehaya. A great conversation about the Web3 ecosystem, why capitalism needs marriage counseling, and the evolution of society.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/rhyslindmarkJOIN OUR DISCORD: discord.gg/PDAPkhNxrCBy Rhys Lindmark

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New leadership at Kapor Capital doubles down on diversity and impact 32:35

2y ago32:35

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David Bank is joined by the incoming and departing leadership teams at Kapor Capital. Mitch and Freada Kapor, veteran tech entrepreneurs and investors, are handing over the reins to homegrown talent: Brian Dixon and Ulili Onovakpuri. David spoke with the four of them about the leadership transition, where legacy venture capital falls short, and how…

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Achieving Growth Through Long Term Aspirations With Esther Dyson 40:20

2y ago40:20

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In this episode, investor, journalist, philanthropist, and amateur cosmonaut Esther Dyson joins us to talk about the importance of moving from short-term self interest to long-term shared interest.Esther is the executive founding soul behind Wellville. She talks about this ten-year project and the five US communities participating to improve their …

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