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How to have difficult conversations, for meaningful change.
We break down Gina Martin's book addressing how to navigate some of the worst conversation-stoppers and poor thinking in our culture today.
It also features chapters from other widely recognized speakers on the topics of equality and diversity.
Labeled as "An empowering guide to navigating difficult conversations from climate naysayers to the #notallmen brigade, featuring chapters from brilliant writers and activists like Cathy Reay, Ben Hurst, Salma El-Wardany, and many others."
Gina Martin is a gender equality activist, speaker, and writer whose work focuses on gender, misogyny, and sexual violence. She is a proud ambassador for UN Women UK and Beyond Equality.
We had conflicting opinions on the book that you'll have to listen to find out more.
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01:00 - Conversation Stoppers in Social Justice Topics
02:00 - Who is this for?
03:00 - Chapters analysis
05:00 - Personal stories causing difficult conversations
10:00 - Boys will be boys and other problematic phrases
15:00 - Identity Politics, Privilege, and Empathy in Conversations
20:00 - Patriarchy and Systemic Issues
30:00 - Reflecting on Personal and Societal Change
35:00 - Conclusions
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Making good predictions is tough. We think we know more than we do and let emotions and biases creep in. How do some forecasters beat the odds? Our hosts, Nico and Sam, chat about the book "The Signal and the Noise" by Nate Silver exploring why predictions fail and uncovering practical insights.
A little statistical training can go a long way! We geek out on Bayes' Theorem, discuss why poker develops useful reasoning skills, and tackle investing decisions using probabilities. Improving predictions requires tracking your results and having the courage to map what you don't know.
We dissect Signal versus noise in forecasting explained and Understanding data prediction with Nate Silver, offering an analytical perspective on how to distinguish meaningful patterns from mere noise.
If you want to enhance your critical thinking abilities and decision-making under uncertainty, tune in! We promise no boring academic lectures - just practical tips served with our signature blend of intellectual curiosity and humor.
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00:00 The Signal and The Noise
02:25 Moneyball - Importance of prediction
05:50 Poker as a Prediction Game
07:44 Base Theorem
11:57 Using poker to illustrate Bayes' theorem
15:53 Frequent feedback improves forecast skill
21:14 Overfitting - The problem of limited data and latching onto false patterns
23:23 Europe's healthcare system vs. USA
27:31 Improving prediction framework and minimising mistakes
29:15 Nico's company
33:10 Ratings & Reflection
35:16 Send off
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Practical insights from The Signal and the Noise
Why predictions fail book summary podcast
Signal versus noise in forecasting explained
Understanding data prediction with Nate Silver
Book podcast on successful forecasting methods
The Signal and the Noise summary insights
Learning predictive accuracy from Nate Silver
Exploring statistical forecasts in modern times
Book review on data-driven predictions podcast
Analyzing The Signal and the Noise themes
Nate Silverâs approach to accurate predictions
Practical lessons from prediction failures and successes
Book summary podcast on statistical significance
Why some predictions succeed: Nate Silver's insights
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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene are described as amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive. This multi-million-copy New York Times bestselling book brands itself as the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
50 Cent loved the book so much that he reached out to the author to work with him.
But what can we learn from this book about power, society, and morality and what are its limits?
Hosts Sam Webster Harris and Nicolas Vereecke provide a summary of the 48 laws of power, and discuss the book that launched Robert Greene's career.
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00:00 Overview of the 48 laws of power03:04 Favorite laws of power03:12 Law 4 - Say less than necessary07:24 How the book is structured10:43 Law 5 - So much depends on reputation. Guard it with your life11:47 Law 47 - Don't go past the mark. You aim for in victory, learn when to stop13:30 Law 46 - Never appear too perfect15:39 Laws that didn't stick well23:19 Law 26 - Keep your hands clean 23:37 Law 27 - create a cult-like following24:40 Law 32 Play into people's fantasies25:23 Have the top 10 influential people used these laws?29:21 Law 33 - Discover each man's thumbscrew30:17 Law 39 - Stir up waters to catch fish31:25 Law 10 - Infection: Avoid the unhappy or the unlucky33:52 General take on the book and rating34:30 Sam - rating 6/1035:43 Nico - rating 4/1036:36 Correlation between power and happinessTopics
Power and manipulation
Trust and respect
Creating a cult
Attacking weakness
Laws of history
Happiness and control
Guarding reputation
The real source of true power
Never be greedy
Avoid perfection
The problems with the 48 laws of power
Common book mistakes
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From legendary investor Ray Dalio, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Principles, who has spent half a century studying global economies and markets, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines historyâs most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those weâve experienced in our lifetimesâand to offer practical advice on how to navigate them well.
He discusses how nations that control the world have seized and lost their global power in predictable cycles. He explores where we are at today with the United States as a world power and where we are going next.
A few years ago, Ray Dalio noticed a confluence of political and economic conditions he hadnât encountered before. They included huge debts and zero or near-zero interest rates that led to massive printing of money in the worldâs three major reserve currencies; big political and social conflicts within countries, especially the US, due to the largest wealth, political, and values disparities in more than 100 years; and the rising of a world power (China) to challenge the existing world power (US) and the existing world order. The last time that this confluence occurred was between 1930 and 1945. This realization sent Dalio on a search for the repeating patterns and cause/effect relationships underlying all major changes in wealth and power over the last 500 years.
In this remarkable and timely addition to his Principles series, Dalio brings readers along for his study of the major empiresâincluding the Dutch, the British, and the Americanâputting into perspective the âBig Cycleâ that has driven the successes and failures of all the worldâs major countries throughout history. He reveals the timeless and universal forces behind these shifts and uses them to look into the future, offering practical principles for positioning oneself for whatâs ahead.
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00:00 Intro00:43 Brief summary of the book17:31 3 key forces that influence the world17:56 #1 Debt cycles31:26 #2 Wealth and power disparities23:40 #3 Rise and Fall of Empires27:14 Is the US losing power30:59 Bitcoin31:35 What Ray Dalio thinks about bitcoin33:15 How would the knowledge in this book change your life36:27 Hosts ratings38:06 Would you trust Ray Dalio with your money? 38:36 Next book - 48 laws of power39:08 OutroHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Review of the Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, one of the most impactful hard-science fiction books this century.
Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion.
We discuss the book and its philosophical ideas as well as some of the more exciting science ideas within. It's a heavy book to wrap your head around but full of insights for the keen explorer.
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00:00 Intro01:00 Quick summary of the book01:24 Personal reactions to the book 09:07 Sending a message out to aliens18:16 How do you determine if a civilisation is important20:50 Hard times make hard people24:10 Three body problem review27:00 RatingsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In False Alarm, Bjorn Lomborg examines how climate change panic costs us trillions, hurts the poor, and fails to fix the planet. This is a divisive book and even had us as hosts disagreeing on subjects.
Bjorn Lomborg proposes to debunk the myths and hype surrounding climate change, revealing the true costs and benefits of our response to this global challenge. Lomborg argues that our current approach to climate change is doing more harm than good, and offers a bold and pragmatic alternative that puts the world's poor first.
This book is worth understanding and reading as healthy skepticism is always valuable. Of course, the book itself is worth some skepticism which you can definitely find in this episode.
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00:00 Intro01:09 Our take on the book02:38 Short summary of the book06:09 Nico's perspective09:36 Positives about the book13:22 When was the best time to be born?15:16 Critiques on the book21:26 Warnings 23:15 If you read this book 20 years ago, how would it have changed your life?24:57 What business would you start based on the principles of this book?29:37 Who would you gift the book and why?31:42 Outro - the 3 body probHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Teamwork is renowned for being the key to success. The practicalities of making it happen to rely on building a brilliant culture. But what does that mean?
This book breaks down some memorable and thought-provoking examples leading to some actionable lessons.
In our view, it is a perfect book for anyone in management or trying to bring out the most in their teams.
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Chapters00:00 Introduction Quote00:31 Intro of Culture Code01:42 Nico's anecdote03:16 3 main was to create an effective culture03:32 Sam's other favourite quote04:13 Airplane story about "All help is good help"06:52 It's the leader's responsibility to create a culture07:37 Safety means making one feel like family11:32 Roadmap your story14:19 6 points on establishing a purpose and encoding the right behaviour17:12 Discussions
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4000 weeks is a productivity book that is anti-productivity. We are all going to die and optimising our day for every last morsel of work is not the way to be happy or effective.
We break down the biggest lessons from the book which are practical to adopt in your life. We also discuss what the opportunities are economically and philosophically.
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Chapters00:00 Introduction01:25 Sam's opinion about the book01:48 Nico's opinion about the book02:51 What 4000 weeks represents03:38 Problems identified by the author 05:52 Taking control of your time06:44 4000 weeks did not stick compared to other productivity books10:02 If you've read this 20 years ago, how would it have changed your life?11:48 A solution to existential overwhelm - Write 25 goals, focus on the first 5 goals12:46 Avoiding efficiency trap13:23 Last time reflection14:35 Share positive comments out loud15:08 What business would you start based on the principles of the book15:27 Therapy and journaling15:48 Anti-productivity content creators16:43 Applying the close and open to-do-list20:50 Who would this be an ideal gift for 23:22 Should this book be taught in school?29:58 Nico started to write a journal and reflecting 32:06 Outro - Next book is The Culture Code
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What we do if most of civilization collapsed to survive as a species? What human knowledge is most important to preserve and use to rebuild society as quickly as possible?
Lewis Dartnell assesses the most important actions to take during an apocalypse to survive. He then cherry-picks the most important inventions to teach us how to rebuild everything we need from modern society to survive and thrive.
- Why read? -This is a great book for the inner geek learning about the history of human invention and how humanities progression has shaped society and the things we take for granted. It is also useful if you want to prepare for you know, just-in-case.
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- WiserPod update - We are doing a random season on anything an everything that interests us rather than any specific topic area. We have a few things to get out our system.
We are also trialing a new format for discussions to make the podcast more interesting and valuable to audiences. The goal is to provide new ideas you can't get elsewhere. As book summaries become easier to access we want to create something more unique and thought provoking.
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Chapters00:00 - Introduction03:33 - What do you do if 50% of humanity is wiped out05:38 - How would your life change if you read this 20 years ago10:38 - What business would you start on the lessons of this book13:52 - Who is this an ideal gift for?17:25 - Suggestions for the book18:28 - Tangent on horses
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What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.
We break down our main lessons from the book and open our own minds to a new way of thinking.
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Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? One of America's most admired writers takes us on a mind-altering journey to the frontiers of human consciousness
When LSD was first discovered in the 1940s, it seemed to researchers, scientists and doctors as if the world might be on the cusp of psychological revolution. It promised to shed light on the deep mysteries of consciousness, as well as offer relief to addicts and the mentally ill. But in the 1960s, with the vicious backlash against the counter-culture, all further research was banned. In recent years, however, work has quietly begun again on the amazing potential of LSD, psilocybin and DMT.
Could these drugs in fact improve the lives of many people? Diving deep into this extraordinary world and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs.
How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of human consciousness.
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Body Keeps the score is a book that you keep hearing about especially as mental health and trauma become more and more relevant.
Bessel Van Der Kock explains what we experience in the brain, mind and body whilst healing from trauma.
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Even if you haven't experienced trauma yourself it is useful to understand its effects on others and how you interact with society.
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Chapters00:00 - Intro00:30 - Trauma happens a lot02:40 - Generation gap approach to mental health03:55 - Who would like this book07:30 - How the book relates to us09:55 - The most important thing for mental health12:45 - EMDR therapy15:11 - BEnefits of Yoga and rhythmic activities17:20 - What reviews say19:00 - Prescriptions vs physical and mental healing20:35 - Social media problems22:22 - our ratings of Body Keeps the Score23:47 - outro and How to change your mind
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We had a long hiatus since the summer of 2022. The mind series rather dragged and we realised we needed to sort out a better system for things.
We also had a few big life updates as Sam went on a long cycling trip and Nico's job became a little overwhelming along with launching his own podcast on the Future of Gaming.
Back on track with a schedule and if you're intrigued you can hear about some of Sam's world-record ideas and Nico's gaming obsessions here.
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In this book, neurologist Oliver Sacks, describes the case histories of some of his patients. Sacks chose the title of the book from the case study of one of his patients who has visual agnosia, a neurological condition that leaves him unable to recognize faces and objects. Sacks wrote the stories of 24 patients and their neurological conditions which was split into four sections â âLossesâ, âExcessesâ, âTransportsâ, and âThe World of the Simpleâ each dealing with a particular aspect of brain function
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The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success
In this engrossing journey into the lives of psychopaths and their infamously crafty behaviors, the renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals that there is a scale of "madness" along which we all sit. Incorporating the latest advances in brain scanning and neuroscience, Dutton demonstrates that the brilliant neurosurgeon who lacks empathy has more in common with a Ted Bundy who kills for pleasure than we may wish to admit, and that a mugger in a dimly lit parking lot may well, in fact, have the same nerveless poise as a titan of industry.
Dutton argues that there are indeed "functional psychopaths" among usâdifferent from their murderous counterpartsâwho use their detached, unflinching, and charismatic personalities to succeed in mainstream society, and that shockingly, in some fields, the more "psychopathic" people are, the more likely they are to succeed. Dutton deconstructs this often misunderstood diagnosis through bold on-the-ground reporting and original scientific research as he mingles with the criminally insane in a high-security ward, shares a drink with one of the world's most successful con artists, and undergoes transcranial magnetic stimulation to discover firsthand exactly how it feels to see through the eyes of a psychopath.
As Dutton develops his theory that we all possess psychopathic tendencies, he puts forward the argument that society as a whole is more psychopathic than ever: after all, psychopaths tend to be fearless, confident, charming, ruthless, and focusedâqualities that are tailor-made for success in the twenty-first century. Provocative at every turn, The Wisdom of Psychopaths is a riveting adventure that reveals that it's our much-maligned dark side that often conceals the trump cards of success.
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NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
By Steve Silberman
What is autism? A lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and moreâand the future of our society depends on our understanding it. Wired reporter Steve Silberman unearths the secret history of autism, long suppressed by the same clinicians who became famous for discovering it, and finds surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses has soared in recent years. Going back to the earliest days of autism research, Silberman offers a gripping narrative of Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger, the research pioneers who defined the scope of autism in profoundly different ways; he then goes on to explore the game-changing concept of neurodiversity. NeuroTribes considers the idea that neurological differences such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD are not errors of nature or products of the toxic modern world, but the result of natural variations in the human genome. This groundbreaking book will reshape our understanding of the history, meaning, function, and implications of neurodiversity in our world.
Symptoms of Autism in Infants and Children
Some children show signs of autism spectrum disorder in early infancy. Signs usually are seen by age 2 years.
Social Communication and Interaction
Communication issues like: a chile not responding to his or her own name delayed speech hard to communicate with and may use a singsong voice or robot-like speech repeats words or phrases verbatim Prefers playing alone Reduced eye contact and lacks facial expression Does not express emotions Does not point at or bring objects to share interest Inappropriately approaches a social interaction by being passive, aggressive or disruptive Has difficulty recognizing nonverbal cues, such as interpreting other people's facial expressions, body postures or tone of voicePatterns of Behaviour
Performs repetitive movements Performs activities that could cause harm Develop specific routines or rituals Has odd movement patterns or coordination problems Fascination for details like spinning wheels of a toy car Sensitive to light, sound or touch Does not engage in make-believe play Abnormal focus on object or activity Specific food preferences such as _eating only a few foods, or refusing foods with a certain texture_Main Signs of Autism in Adults
Finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling Getting very anxious about social situations Finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own Seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to Finding it hard to say how you feel Taking things very literally â for example, you may not understand sarcasm or phrases like "break a leg" Having the same routine every day and getting very anxious if it changesSources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/signs/adults/#:~:text=finding%20it%20hard%20to%20understand,in%20others%20without%20meaning%20to
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Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain By Peter Shankman In Faster Than Normal, Shankman shares his hard-won insights and daily hacks for making ADHD a secret weapon for living a full and deeply satisfying life. Both inspiring and practical, the book presents life rules, best practices, and simple but powerful ways to: Harness your creative energy to generate and execute your ideas Direct your hyperfocus to get things done Identify your pitfalls--and avoid them Streamline your daily routine to eliminate distractions Use apps and other tech innovations to free up your time and ener Filled with ingenious hacks and supportive self-care advice, this is the positive, practical book the ADHD community has long needed - and is also an invaluable handbook for anyone who's sick of feeling overwhelmed and wants to drive their faster-than-normal brain at maximum speed...without crashing. Takeaways Focus on changing your brain chemistry first thing each day by doing an exercise. Eliminate choice wherever possible. The less time you have to spend on creating decisions, the more time you can spend on things that matter. Having an adequate sleep and eating well has a huge impact. Host rating for 'Faster Than Normal' Nico Rating: 8/10 Sam Rating: 9/10 Subscribe! If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! You can also listen and join us on ReasonFM (https://reason.fm/podcast/wiser-than-yesterday) or just ask questions.
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Thoughts and Learnings in InvestingEveryone should be thinking about investing.Every money decision you make is an investment decision.All investments are broadly equal on the risk/reward spectrum.Only actively make investment decisions when you have an edge.Your investment strategy will depend on your situation (your age, tolerance for downturns, goals, etc.)Compounding is key in investing and in lifeDownturns are the price you pay for being invested.Think positive-sum (put your money in positive-sum industries) - shorting!List of Investing Books and Topics That We Have ReadIntroduction to InvestingTalking To My Daughter About The Economy by Yanis VaroufakisThe Intelligent Investor by Benjamin GrahamThe Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking by Saifedean AmmousNFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), explainedAngel: How to Invest in Technology StartupsâTimeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 Into $100,000,000 by Jason CalacanisThe Education of a Value Investor: My Transformative Quest for Wealth, Wisdom, and Enlightenment by Guy SpierThe Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan HouselThe Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Eric JorgensonWhat is Decentralized Finance or DeFiArt of the Deal: Contemporary Art in a Global Financial Market by Noah HorowitzNico's Top 3The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness (https://www.wiserpod.com/2022-the-almanack-of-naval-ravikant)The Psychology of Money (https://www.wiserpod.com/2021-the-psychology-of-money)The Education of a Value Investor: My Transformative Quest for Wealth, Wisdom, and Enlightenment (https://www.wiserpod.com/2021-the-education-of-a-value-investor)and The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking (https://www.wiserpod.com/2021-the-bitcoin-standard) #### Sam's Top 3The Psychology of Money (https://www.wiserpod.com/2021-the-psychology-of-money)The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness (https://www.wiserpod.com/2022-the-almanack-of-naval-ravikant)Talking To My Daughter About The Economy (https://www.wiserpod.com/2021-talking-to-my-daughter-about-the-economy)Subscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!You can also listen and join us on ReasonFM (https://reason.fm/podcast/wiser-than-yesterday) or just ask questions.
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Art of the Deal: Contemporary Art in a Global Financial MarketBy Noah HorowitzArt today is defined by its relationship to money as never before. Prices of living artists' works have been driven to unprecedented heights, conventional boundaries within the art world have collapsed, and artists now think ever more strategically about how to advance their careers. Artists no longer simply make art, but package, sell, and brand it.Noah Horowitz exposes the inner workings of the contemporary art market, explaining how this unique economy came to be, how it works, and where it's headed. He takes a unique look at the globalization of the art world and the changing face of the business, offering the clearest analysis yet of how investors speculate in the market and how emerging art forms such as video and installation have been drawn into the commercial sphere.TakeawaysArt has the potential to be an important as a stored value. But there are problems with the current market such as:* Hard/expensive to verify authenticity* Expensive to store/handle/transact* Illiquid market* Difficult price discovery* Artist does not profit from secondary salesSubscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!You can also listen and join us on ReasonFM (https://reason.fm/podcast/wiser-than-yesterday) or just ask questions.
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Decentralized Finance or DeFiDecentralized Finance offers financial instruments without relying on intermediaries such as brokerages, exchanges, or banks. Instead, it uses smart contracts on a blockchain. DeFi platforms allow people to lend or borrow funds from others, speculate on price movements on assets using derivatives, trade cryptocurrencies, insure against risks, and earn interest in savings-like accounts. DeFi uses a layered architecture and highly composable building blocks. Some applications promote high interest rates but are subject to high risk.In this episode, Nico and Sam thoroughly explained what is DeFi all about, the importance and risks involved, how it works and so much more!Subscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!You can also listen and join us on ReasonFM (https://reason.fm/podcast/wiser-than-yesterday) or just ask questions.
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and HappinessBy Eric JorgensonGetting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn.So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like?Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Navalâs wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. This isnât a how-to book, or a step-by-step gimmick. Instead, through Navalâs own words, you will learn how to walk your own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life.TakeawaysSeek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep. Money is how we transfer time and wealth. Status is your place in the social hierarchy.Arm yourself with specific knowledge, accountability, and leverage.Embrace accountability and take business risks under your own name. Society will reward you with responsibility, equity, and leverage.Specific knowledge is knowledge you cannot be trained for. If society can train you, it can train someone else and replace you.Embrace accountability and take business risks under your own name. Society will reward you with responsibility, equity, and leverage.Fortunes require leverage. Business leverage comes from capital, people, and products with no marginal cost of replication (code and media).Learn to sell. Learn to build. If you can do both, you will be unstoppable.Whenever you can in life, optimize for independence rather than pay. If you have independence, you're accountable to your output, as opposed to your input -- that's the dream.The most important skill for getting rich is becoming a perpetual learner. You have to know how to learn anything you want to learn.Understand that ethical wealth creation is possible.Host rating for 'The Almanack of Naval Ravikant'NicoRating: 9/10SamRating: 8.5/10Subscribe!If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!You can also listen and join us on ReasonFM (https://reason.fm/podcast/wiser-than-yesterday) or just ask questions.
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