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Why Are We Importing Oil?
“Why Does The US Import Oil When They Produce So Much?” explores the paradox of the U.S. being the world’s largest oil producer while still being the second-largest importer of oil, despite significant growth fueled by hydraulic fracking and technological advancements since 2008. It reflects on historical oil dependency, especially during the 1970s crises, which catalyzed a…
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Marc Andreessen
Marc Andreessen, the discussion traverses a wide range of contemporary issues, including the implications of recent political events, the influence of media and technology on public perception, and the intertwining dynamics between government, NGOs, and social media in shaping electoral narratives. Andreessen speculates on alternate realities stemming from significant events, explores the potential for artificial intelligence…
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BOOM
Ridddle discusses “How the US Nuked Space and Changed the World” examines the U.S. military’s ambitious nuclear experiments during the Cold War, including the 1962 Starfish Prime test which caused widespread disruptions on Earth and spurred fears of potential nuclear actions concerning the moon. After showcasing the capabilities and perils of nuclear detonations in space, the narrative…
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“I don’t think it’s time to get out…
…It’s a matter of relative choices.” “No. 1, what’s going to happen? Nobody knows. His appointments are not firm, they have yet to be confirmed. his policies are not known. What is he going to do? Nobody really knows what he’s going to do? No. 2, What else will be going on in the world.…
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MicroStrategy
Andrei Jikh discusses the complex financial strategy that allows Michael Saylor to borrow public money to buy bitcoin. “MicroStrategy: The Infinite Money Glitch That’s Breaking Wall Street” explores MicroStrategy’s remarkable stock performance, which has surged over 500% in 2023 and nearly 2600% over five years, largely due to its strategic pivot under CEO Michael Saylor…
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Chaos Kings
Scott Patterson’s Chaos Kings, Part 1″ YouTube video, Scott discusses his latest book inspired by Nassim Taleb and Martin Baum’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taleb, known for his Black Swan theory, earned significant profits from Universa , his hedge fund, during the market crash. The speakers debate the existence of market timing and Universa’s investment strategy,…
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Israel-Hamas
Credit goes to Piers Morgan for presenting Norman Finkelstein and Alan Dershowitz who argue the historical context surrounding the Arab-Israeli conflict, creation of Israel, and displacement of the Palestinians and Jewish people. Finkelstein highlights the expulsion of Palestinians and questions the legitimacy of historical entitlement to land as a justification for the ongoing conflict, while…
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The Thiel-verse
Thiel’s success is attributed to his ability to navigate contradictions and embrace his own path regardless of traditional affiliations. He discusses his investments, involvement in elections, and critiques of identity politics and ideological conformity within the left-leaning elite circles, emphasizing a shift in the political and cultural landscape. Thiel also reflects on the current state…
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In Private Company…
Apollo Global CEO Marc Rowan discusses public vs. private market investing, money flows, risk, the future of private equity and the scalability of his business. “In the US we have 12 to 13 trillion in 401K. These are people who need retirement money, retirement savings more than anyone else in the world. Returns. What do…
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