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John Collison
John Collison on the growth of electronic payments, fundraising, and unicorns staying private
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Short Volatility Callers
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Probability
Howard Marks explores the concept of risk through four key points. First, he highlights that the future is uncertain, and more outcomes are possible than will occur. Second, knowing probabilities does not eliminate uncertainty, as even the most probable outcomes are not guaranteed. Third, using the analogy of rolling dice, Marks illustrates that while we…
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Meditations on Extremistan
In “Meditations on Extremistan,” Nassim Taleb discusses the concept of extreme events and their impact on various phenomena, using examples from finance, human height, and behavioral economics. Taleb emphasizes that while extreme deviations cannot be completely ruled out, they are unlikely in certain phenomena without compelling explanations based on physical processes or energy. He criticizes…
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USA Facts (w/Steve Ballmer)
In the “Just the Facts About the US Economy” Steve Ballmer discusses the current state of the US economy, focusing on key areas such as inflation, employment, wages, and income distribution. The US economy experienced a significant decline in real growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic but recovered with a surge in 2021. Real GDP…
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Bridgewater Outlook
Bridgewater Identify the Major Issues Facing Investors in the Years Ahead,” the speakers discuss various challenges investors will encounter in the coming years, including the sustainability of US exceptionalism, the US dollar’s strength, long-term bonds, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and China’s economy. US exceptionalism, driven by factors such as a large domestic market, responsive government policies, and…
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Peace in the Middle East?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson interviews Loay Alshareef who shares his personal journey from holding hateful views towards Jews and Americans to promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding. Alshareef discusses his upbringing in Saudi Arabia and the influence of religious texts and figures on his beliefs, emphasizing the importance of debunking misinformation and promoting knowledge and understanding. He also reflects…
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A.I.
All-In Summit 2024. Sergey Brin discusses his excitement about the recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and his return to Google to focus on this field. He shares his optimism about AI becoming an extension of search and expresses skepticism about the need for massive compute to build AI models. Brin also highlights current trends in AI,…
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Sept 11
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The Gold Vault
The federal reserve, the referee of all banks, completed this building in 1924 to house most of their gold holdings. After five years of construction It symbolizes the power and stability of the Federal Reserve System. 80 feet below street level, built on bedrock, 6000 tons of gold is stored in the NYFed vault, the…
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