Best Cognitive Investments Podcasts (2024)

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Investing in AI for Hard Tech, with Eric Vishria of Benchmark and Sergiy Nesterenko of Quilter 54:43

22d ago54:43

54:43

Dive into the world of AI investments with Eric Vishria of Benchmark and Sergiy Nesterenko of Quilter. Explore the future of AI in hardware design, the strategies for venture capital investment in the AI era, and the impact on society. Discover why Benchmark has yet to invest in foundation model companies and the significance of solving enduring pr…

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#215 - The Ozempic Boom and the Future of Biotech 55:00

1h ago55:00

55:00

Rob and Jacob take a step back from the nitty-gritty of geopolitics and markets to talk about the boom in biotech stocks related to GLP-1s. They explore whether people are getting more health conscious or not, and what that might mean for the future of the biotech industry. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:45) - GLP-1s and Ozempic (10:50) - Healt…

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The State Space Model Revolution, with Albert Gu 1:44:44

2h ago1:44:44

1:44:44

Nathan hosts Albert Gu, assistant professor at CMU and co-founder of Cartesia AI, to discuss the groundbreaking Mamba architecture. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we explore the state space model revolution, diving into the technical details of Mamba and Mamba 2. Join us for an insightful conversation on the future of AI architectures…

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#214 - Pardon the Interruption: A New Geopolitical Show with International Intrigue 31:45

23h ago31:45

31:45

Jacob and John Fowler, former diplomat and lawyer and now partner at International Intrigue, are creating a new show on geopolitics modeled after the popular sports analysis show Pardon the Interruption on ESPN. Their goal? To bring you honest, objective, rigorous geopolitical analysis on the week’s most critical topics with irony, humor, and humil…

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Behind the scenes: Our journey to four years, 1M downloads 31:29

2d ago31:29

31:29

Radio Advisory first started production in April 2020 to deliver timely, critical messages to healthcare professionals navigating the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Four years, 200+ episodes, and one million downloads later, Radio Advisory continues to bring insightful conversations and valuable insights to listeners passionate about driving …

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#213 - Crime in Latin America and the Virtue of Pessimism 1:20:34

3d ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Jacob Shapiro welcomes Elohim Monard back on the podcast for a serious and important discussion on crime in Latin America. They discuss the reasons behind the increase of crime in the region, how it ties into migration, why strongmen like Bukele are so fascinating to geopolitical nerds everywhere…and why pessimism might be the answer to attacking c…

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AI Safety Regulations: Prudent or Paranoid? with a16z's Martin Casado 1:51:10

6d ago1:51:10

1:51:10

Dive into the profound discussion on AI expectations and the future with Martin Casado, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, as we unpack the complexity of AI systems and their potential impact on the world. Explore the differing viewpoints on AI's epistemics, possible regulatory standards, and the art of predicting AI advancements. Gain insight…

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Fluid Intelligence: Simulating Solutions with Tim Duignan 1:56:30

8d ago1:56:30

1:56:30

Explore the fusion of AI and computational chemistry with University of Queensland's researcher, Tim Duignan. Learn about transforming our understanding of electrolytes, the art of simulating physical processes using neural networks, and the potential of AI in scientific breakthroughs. Discover Tim's journey creating AI models for complex system pr…

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#212 - France’s Elections: Historic and Hysteric 54:21

8d ago54:21

54:21

Jacob welcomes Shane McLorrain on the podcast to talk about French President Emmanuel Macron’s election gambit – and how it seems to blowing up in his face…but how it may not have the outsized impact on France than some expected. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:18) – Overview of France right now (09:00) – Macron’s likability (17:31) – What was M…

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214: Is Governance the answer to AI integration? Duke says yes. 31:32

9d ago31:32

31:32

Generative AI is one of the most widely discussed topics in the industry today. There is continued excitement, mounting anxiety, and dozens of questions for health leaders to answer. While the healthcare industry has been working tirelessly to adapt to the almost unbelievable rate of change, many organizations struggle with how to ethically impleme…

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What Should You Know About Annuities? 27:05

10d ago27:05

27:05

Annuities are an interesting instrument in financial services. They're both simple and complicated, and that combination often means they're frequently misunderstood. To kick off Season 17 of Financial Decoder, Mark is joined again by guest Rob Williams, who heads the Financial Planning, Retirement Income, and Wealth Management team at the Schwab C…

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The AI Doctor Can See You Now, with Vivek Natarajan and Khaled Saab from Google 1:39:35

12d ago1:39:35

1:39:35

Dive into the future of medicine with Google researchers Khaled Saab and Vivek Natarajan, discussing the breakthroughs in AI for healthcare. Discover how AI doctors may soon provide high-quality medical advice, enhancing global access to healthcare. Learn about the innovative use of large language models in medical applications and the potential fo…

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#211 - Things To Come 7:43

13d ago7:43

7:43

Referenced in the Show: https://cognitivedissidents.org/ -- CI Site: cognitive.investments Jacob Site: jacobshapiro.com Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShap Subscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep -- Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment…

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The Case for Cautious AI Optimism, from the Consistently Candid podcast 1:47:40

15d ago1:47:40

1:47:40

Dive into an accessible discussion on AI safety and philosophy, technical AI safety progress, and why catastrophic outcomes aren't inevitable. This conversation provides practical advice for AI newcomers and hope for a positive future. Consistently Candid Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/1EX89qABpb4pGYP1JLZ3BB SPONSORS: Oracle Cloud Infrastr…

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#210 - Elohim Monard and Ignacio Asis: Argentina Chainsaw Massacre 53:53

16d ago53:53

53:53

Jacob brings back Ignacio Asis and Elohim Monard for a long awaited reaction to Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s presidential election. They explore how his term has gone thus far, and break down the big bills he was able to pass through Argentina’s Senate this week. They also talk about regional and even international implications. -- Timesta…

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213: Radio Advisory Live: Why "value" doesn't have to be zero sum, with Stacey Richter 41:25

16d ago41:25

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The healthcare industry has been rocked by the pandemic and thrown headfirst into a new era of technological and therapeutic revolution. Yet, in the midst of all this change and uncertainty, healthcare leaders are expected not just to survive, but actually drive value for their organizations, patients, and communities. The problem is, “driving valu…

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(Bonus) From On Investing: Mid-Year Outlook 48:42

17d ago48:42

48:42

All eyes were on the Fed in the first half of 2024, but with core PCE holding steady and no rate cuts, how did the other parts of the economy and the markets fare? In this midyear episode, Schwab experts look ahead to the second half of 2024 to consider what investors might expect from the U.S. stock market, the global markets, and policy and polit…

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Building Brave: Private Search, One AI Layer at a Time with Josep M. Pujol 1:27:39

19d ago1:27:39

1:27:39

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, join us as we dive into a compelling conversation with Josep M. Pujol, Chief of Search at Brave, about the complexities of developing a privacy-focused search engine. Explore how Brave maintains user data privacy while managing over 1 million searches per hour with an AI-powered system. Gain insights int…

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#209 - Let’s Talk About Artificial Intelligence 1:09:36

21d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Jacob and Rob tackle a subject they’ve been avoiding due to its massiveness and ubiquity: Artificial Intelligence. They also do a segment of microgeopolitics (Jacob was in Bogota this week) and close out with initial thoughts on French President Emmanuel Macron’s surprising decision to call for legislative elections after his drubbing in European P…

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212: Lessons from the C-Suite: Google's Chief Health Officer Dr. Karen DeSalvo on healthcare's cognitive industrial revolution 45:59

23d ago45:59

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The rise of generative AI has impacted healthcare in many ways – one of which is that it’s pushing Big Tech toward becoming not just a relevant, but a central player in the industry. And when we’re talking Big Tech, we have to include Google. Google’s activity in healthcare has been turbulent since it entered the space nearly two decades ago, but i…

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Feeling the AGI with Flo Crivello 1:25:39

26d ago1:25:39

1:25:39

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, Nathan engages in a critical dialogue with Flo Crivello on the trajectory of AI development. They touch upon the imminent arrival of AGI, the potential risks of a US-China AI arms race, and the complexities of AI safety and international cooperation. Explore their perspectives on regulation, technologica…

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#208 - Matt McClintock: The Good Life and Personal Sovereignty: Introducing Bespoke 1:02:15

27d ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Jacob welcomes Matthew McClintock, Founder and Executive Managing Director of Bespoke, to the podcast. Bespoke and CI are strategic partners, and this will be the first of what will become a monthly cadence as Jacob and Matt aim to explore and apply the intersection of geopolitics, investing, and blockchain with practical ideas about planning. Jaco…

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Inside Google’s AI Studio with Logan Kilpatrick 1:12:36

28d ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Join us for an engaging chat with Logan Kilpatrick where we discuss the latest AI developments and Google's strategy in pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. Learn about the competitive state of AI, the groundbreaking Gemini 1.5 Flash model, and get a glimpse into the future of AI fine-tuning. Gain insights on Google DeepMind's researc…

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#207 - Dmitri Alperovitch: World on the Brink 51:19

1M ago51:19

51:19

Jacob welcomes Dmitri Alperovitch onto the podcast. Jacob met Dmitri via Twitter, where he was arguing against the case Dale Copeland made on the podcast for China not invading Taiwan anytime soon. Dmitri lays out why he thinks Dale (and Jacob!) are wrong – about China, about Taiwan, and about the United States. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (1:30…

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The Implications of AI on the Global Balance of Power with Alex Wang, Andrew Ng, Jack Clark and Cory Booker 33:03

1M ago33:03

33:03

Tune in to today's special episode airing a recent panel with the founders of Scale AI, Anthropic, and AI Fund who gathered in Washington DC to discuss China as an adversary. They argue that the papers out of Tsinghua University are just as impressive as those coming out of American universities. China is just as creative, but maybe even more motiv…

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211: Pursuing financial sustainability in cell and gene therapy delivery 28:41

1M ago28:41

28:41

So far in our series on bespoke care and innovation, we’ve delved into the future of cancer care and the opportunities for equity in precision medicine. But we can’t conclude our series without talking about one of the most exciting developments in the field: cell and gene therapies. We’ve talked about these therapies on the pod before—but like eve…

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AI Scouting Report: NOT Investment Advice Edition 1:04:24

1M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Tune in to this special episode of the Cognitive Revolution for AI scouting report. We cover the state of the art in AI applications for medicine, key AI concepts, and how these technologies could influence society. SPONSORS: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI ne…

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How to Build a New Relationship With Yourself After Your Divorce 9:02

1M ago9:02

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#206 - The Fourth Transformation: What’s at Stake in Mexico’s Elections 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Jacob takes to the mic solo to fire up the hot-take factory. He previews Mexico’s elections – situating Mexican democracy in its own history, surveying AMLO’s successes and failures, and parsing who Claudia Sheinaum is and why she might be better for Mexico than you think. He also identifies the key questions you should be thinking about in terms o…

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Why You Will Look Back at Your Breakup With Love in Your Heart 8:38

1M ago8:38

8:38

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An Interview with Rosemary Joshy, Head of Global Software Strategy Innovation & Business Improvement at Continental 51:01

1M ago51:01

51:01

In this insightful conversation, host Mohamed Hanbal sits down with Rosemary Joshy, Head of Global Software Strategy Innovation and Business Improvement at Continental. Together, they delve into key themes such as the importance of self-awareness among leaders, fostering trust within remote teams, and the power of communication and collaboration fo…

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210: How you approach precision medicine matters—for some patients more than others 31:43

1M ago31:43

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It's no secret that healthcare is becoming more and more personalized – or “bespoke” – as increasingly sophisticated diagnostics and therapeutics continue to explode into the market. This vast pipeline is redefining the industry in several ways—but there is real risk associated if the stakeholders responsible for developing, delivering, and paying …

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#205 - Akshar Patel: Caste, Hindutva, and India's Elections 1:06:53

1M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Akshar Patel joins the podcast to talk about India. Jacob and Akshar explore what caste really means, how religion and caste affect Indian politics, and explore Akshar’s idea of Ideologues v. Identitarians in Indian politics. They apply some of these insights to India’s upcoming elections and what is at stake in Modi’s transformation of the country…

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What Lessons Does Your Breakup Teach You? 10:02

1M ago10:02

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The AI Revolution in Biology: From Vaccines to Protein Engineering with Amelie Schreiber 2:01:44

1M ago2:01:44

2:01:44

In this groundbreaking episode of the Cognitive Revolution, we explore the intersection of AI and biology with expert Amelie Schreiber. Learn about the advances in drug design, protein network engineering, and the unfolding AI revolution in scientific discovery. Discover the implications for human health, longevity, and the future of biological res…

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#204 - Weekly Update: Darth Fed 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Jacob and Rob are here to bring balance to the force. They discuss why inflation expectations might be coming unhinged, how the Fed is trying to scare the market with its response, and just how much the Fed doesn’t have under its control. Come for the market/geopolitics talk, but stay for the extended Star Wars metaphors and the advice at the end a…

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What Made You Ignore All His Red Flags? 11:20

1M ago11:20

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#203 - Kamran Bokhari: Drinking from the Poison Chalice (fixed) 56:41

1M ago56:41

56:41

Kamran Bokhari rejoins the podcast to offer insightful perspectives on the apex of the Iranian leviathan. They discuss Ebrahim Raisi’s shocking death, the implications of the future of Iran, and what a post-Khamenei world might look like. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:30) – Khamenei’s successor (08:40) – Conspiracy theories about Khamenei's de…

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