Does the system of government matter, or even the variation, when it comes to the problems of our current age? Or, should we be trying to address something else?
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159: Sora 2, Eyeballs & AI Surveillance
OpenAI just dropped Sora 2, its image and video creation engine and it's clear: AI is playing for the big prize. Join me as I unpack what this new development means and point to where I think it's all going.
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158: Charlie Kirk, René Girard & Mimetic Desire
What are we to think about the murder of Charlie Kirk? And what does it have to do with us, especially when it comes to our work? Join me as I talk about Charlie, mimetic desire, and why we all have a vested interest in the health and strength of our society.
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157: Fruit Loop
Is being busy good? Is it necessarily bad? I've come to realize that in the game of entrepreneurship and business, being busy isn't the same as being fruitful.
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156: So Crates Dude
I've been reading Plato; specifically his account of Socrates trial and death as told in "Apology". And while reading I've been struck by the ideas of nostalgia, truth, and what it takes to be an exceptional person in any age.
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