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Infinite Loops

Infinite Loops

215 Episodes • By Jim O'Shaughnessy • infiniteloopspodcast.com/...
Become a more nuanced thinker. In an era of uncertainty, the ability to think dynamically and avoid getting trapped in infinite loops of thought is more important than ever. Whether we’re discussing ancient Chinese philosophy, the history of finance, or cutting-edge advances in artificial intellig ...more
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Arjun Khemani — The Hunt for Better Problems (EP. 213)
Arjun Khemani is a 17-year-old writer and podcaster ... more
Apr 25 2024 1h 15m
Challenging Scientism in Generational Perspectives
Chapter 1 10 mins
Exploring History, Science, and Philosophy
Chapter 2 6 mins
Spreading Ideas for Younger Generations
Chapter 3 14 mins
Exploring Austrian Economics and Value Theory
Chapter 4 12 mins
Motivations, Control, and Moralizing
Chapter 5 14 mins
Exploring Scientism and Optimism
Chapter 6 5 mins
Revolutionizing Education and Creating AGI
Chapter 7 9 mins
Education, Passion, and Longevity
Chapter 8 1 min
Problem Solving and Love
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Eddy Elfenbein — On Crossing Wall Street
Eddy Elfenbein is an OG finance blogger, ETF manager... more
Apr 18 2024 1h 4m
Investing Strategies and Demographics
Chapter 1 12 mins
Financial Blogging and Social Media Evolution
Chapter 2 5 mins
Investing Strategy and Discipline
Chapter 3 11 mins
Investing Truths and Human Nature
Chapter 4 15 mins
Demographics and Academic Finance Skepticism
Chapter 5 11 mins
Investing in High Quality Companies
Chapter 6 7 mins
Future of Journalism and Investing
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Anna Gát — We Digress (EP. 211)
Friend-of-the-show Anna Gát returns to discuss… well... more
Apr 10 2024 1h 20m
Rethinking Delegation and Collaboration
Chapter 1 9 mins
Navigating Life's Infinite Loops
Chapter 2 5 mins
Moment of Crisis and Reacting Instinctively
Chapter 3 12 mins
The Art of Conversational Salons
Chapter 4 14 mins
Navigating Power, Influence, and Perception
Chapter 5 11 mins
Classic Films and Collaborative Leadership
Chapter 6 14 mins
Startup Wisdom and Multilingual Personalities
Chapter 7 13 mins
City Preferences and Lifestyle Choices
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Visakan Veerasamy — Expanding Our Possibility-Space (EP. 210)
The inimitable Visakan Veerasamy returns for a chara... more
Apr 4 2024 1h 47m
Creating New Culture Without a Monarch
Chapter 1 9 mins
Parenting Perspectives and Interviews
Chapter 2 11 mins
Reflecting on 'The Beginning of Infinity
Chapter 3 7 mins
Harnessing Human Potential and Possibility
Chapter 4 9 mins
Navigating Possibility Space & Language Constraints
Chapter 5 16 mins
Power, Influence, and Social Change
Chapter 6 13 mins
Colliding Reality Tunnels for Innovation
Chapter 7 9 mins
The Power of Possibility and Optimism
Chapter 8 6 mins
Embracing Optimism in a Changing World
Chapter 9 14 mins
Opening Perspectives Through Historical Moments
Chapter 10 7 mins
Rethinking and Reframing Problems
Chapter 11 1 min
Co-Creating Creativity Through Conversation
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Brendan McCord — AI and the Philosophy of Technology
Brendan McCord is the founder of Cosmos Institute — ... more
Mar 28 2024 1h 38m
Ethical Altruism vs Individualism Debate
Chapter 1 14 mins
AI and Philosophy With Brendan McCord
Chapter 2 11 mins
Insights on Philosophy, Reason, and Markets
Chapter 3 9 mins
AI Schools of Thought Exploration
Chapter 4 8 mins
Critiquing Accelerationism and Techno-Optimism
Chapter 5 4 mins
Philosophy Guiding Technology Development
Chapter 6 6 mins
Exploring AI Ethics and Innovation
Chapter 7 15 mins
Complex Adaptive Systems and Open Source
Chapter 8 13 mins
Exploring AI and Reason in Science
Chapter 9 12 mins
AI, Defense Tech, and Ethical Considerations
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Alex Komoroske — Complex Adaptivity All The Way Down (EP. 208)
Alex Komoroske has spent his career studying, writin... more
Mar 21 2024 1h 26m
Rethinking Old Models for New Era
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Builder Versus the Gardener
Chapter 2 4 mins
Developing Authentic Leadership Through Failure
Chapter 3 11 mins
Exploring Complex Adaptive Systems and Metaphors
Chapter 4 3 mins
Maximizing Productivity Through Intentional Time Management
Chapter 5 10 mins
Exploring Labels, Paradigms, and Creativity
Chapter 6 7 mins
The Power of Embracing Uncertainty
Chapter 7 5 mins
Creating Meaningful Nerd Club Communities
Chapter 8 10 mins
Complex Adaptive Systems and Emergent Patterns
Chapter 9 7 mins
The Power of Storytelling and Magic
Chapter 10 12 mins
The Power of Dual Archetypes
Chapter 11 1 min
Global Impact
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Cedric Chin — Accelerating Business Expertise (EP. 207)
Cedric Chin is a writer, researcher and operator who... more
Mar 14 2024 1h 26m
Investing in Emerging Protocols
Chapter 1 9 mins
Infinite Loops
Chapter 2 7 mins
Business Expertise and Cognitive Agility
Chapter 3 5 mins
Predictive Assessment for Executive Succession
Chapter 4 6 mins
Data-Driven Decision Making and Expertise
Chapter 5 11 mins
Developing Expertise Through Intuitive Decision Making
Chapter 6 9 mins
The Role of Intuition in Investing
Chapter 7 5 mins
Investing in Protocols and Open-Mindedness
Chapter 8 7 mins
Accelerated Expertise and Cognitive Transformation
Chapter 9 10 mins
Cognitive Flexibility Theory in Business
Chapter 10 13 mins
Accelerated Expertise and AI Applications
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Devon Eriksen — Theft of Fire (EP. 206)
Title: Devon Eriksen — Theft of Fire Description: De... more
Mar 7 2024 1h 26m
Innovative Vision and Customer Feedback
Chapter 1 14 mins
Power of Narrative in Reshuffle
Chapter 2 8 mins
Embracing the Future of Technology
Chapter 3 8 mins
Exploring Alien Technology in Science Fiction
Chapter 4 11 mins
Architect vs Gardener
Chapter 5 13 mins
The Value of Feedback in Writing
Chapter 6 17 mins
The Value of Intellectual Property Rights
Chapter 7 10 mins
Believe in Your Artistic Vision
Chapter 8 1 min
Rejecting Centralized Power for Innovation
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Jacqueline Novogratz - Manifesto for a Moral Revolution
Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder of Acumen, a non... more
Feb 29 2024 1h 15m
Redefining Success and Human Impact
Chapter 1 12 mins
Revolutionizing Charity With Acumen Fund
Chapter 2 15 mins
Investing in African Innovation and Impact
Chapter 3 11 mins
Trust, Morality, and Financial Responsibility
Chapter 4 5 mins
The Blue Sweater and Moral Imperative
Chapter 5 5 mins
Elevating Individual and Collective Dignity
Chapter 6 15 mins
Empowering Communities Through Energy Innovation
Chapter 7 7 mins
Global Impact and Hidden Heroes
Chapter 8 54 sec
Creating Magic Through Humility and Audacity
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Rupert Sheldrake — On Scientism, Morphic Resonance and the Extended Mind (EP. 204)
Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author of 9 book... more
Feb 22 2024 1h 7m
Exploring Consciousness and Telepathy Research
Chapter 1 8 mins
Challenging Scientific Orthodoxy
Chapter 2 12 mins
Scientific Dogma and Independent Thought
Chapter 3 10 mins
Revolutionizing Science Funding and Research
Chapter 4 15 mins
Exploring Intuition, Panpsychism & Morphic Resonance
Chapter 5 10 mins
Debating Determinism and Probabilism
Chapter 6 7 mins
Revolutionary Science and Academic Credentials
Chapter 7 2 mins
Morphic Resonance and Collective Memory
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Rob Henderson — Troubled (EP. 203)
Friend-of-the-show Rob Henderson returns to discuss ... more
Feb 20 2024 1h 51m
Challenging Social Mobility Expectations
Chapter 1 13 mins
Trouble
Chapter 2 3 mins
Issues in Child Welfare Policy
Chapter 3 4 mins
Childhood Instability and Adulthood Outcomes
Chapter 4 6 mins
Challenges of Upward Mobility
Chapter 5 4 mins
Impact of Childhood Stability on Outcomes
Chapter 6 11 mins
Navigating Life's Instabilities and Discovering Purpose
Chapter 7 7 mins
Risk-Taking Behavior in Young Males
Chapter 8 12 mins
Intelligence, Environment, and Success
Chapter 9 4 mins
High School Guidance and Motivation
Chapter 10 12 mins
College Experience and Identity Politics
Chapter 11 5 mins
Luxury Beliefs and Meritocracy
Chapter 12 9 mins
Class, Politics, and Luxury Beliefs
Chapter 13 9 mins
Shift in Social Dynamics and Values
Chapter 14 4 mins
Elite Institutions and Luxury Beliefs
Chapter 15 1 min
Responsibility and Choices in Life
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Alec Stapp — Progress is a Policy Choice (EP. 202)
Alec Stapp is the co-founder of the Institute for Pr... more
Feb 15 2024 1h 6m
Culture Change and Borrowing Ideas
Chapter 1 7 mins
Innovation Policy Advocacy at Institute for Progress
Chapter 2 4 mins
Bipartisanship and Importance of US Policy
Chapter 3 7 mins
Influencing Policy and Finding Middle Ground
Chapter 4 13 mins
Funding Reforms and Risk-Taking in Government
Chapter 5 11 mins
AI Adoption in Government; Addressing Bottlenecks
Chapter 6 13 mins
Technology Policy in Washington DC
Chapter 7 6 mins
Immigration Reform and Republican Concerns
Chapter 8 1 min
Affordable Housing and Urban Development Importance
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Rohit Krishnan — Demystifying AI (EP. 201)
Essayist, tinkerer, and author Rohit Krishnan return... more
Feb 8 2024 1h 26m
Driverless Cars vs Real-Life Imperfections
Chapter 1 15 mins
Demystifying AI for Decision Makers
Chapter 2 11 mins
Regulating AI and Predicting Indeterministic Outcomes
Chapter 3 5 mins
Social Media and Technology Control Regulations
Chapter 4 6 mins
Power and Challenges of AI Technology
Chapter 5 9 mins
Reducing Bureaucracy With AI
Chapter 6 7 mins
Embracing AI for Creativity and Efficiency
Chapter 7 9 mins
Artists' Perspectives on AI and Creativity
Chapter 8 3 mins
Creating AI and Tech Giants
Chapter 9 9 mins
Tech Dominance and Future AI Companies
Chapter 10 7 mins
Data, Imagination, Action
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Jim O’Shaughnessy — Turning the Tables (EP. 200)
For this milestone 200th (yes, TWO HUNDREDTH) episod... more
Feb 1 2024 2h 3m
Challenging Preconceived Views in Media
Chapter 1 14 mins
Infinite Loops Podcast
Chapter 2 12 mins
Authentic Conversations
Chapter 3 6 mins
TV Appearances and Funny Moments
Chapter 4 6 mins
Influential Episodes and Memorable Moments
Chapter 5 6 mins
Recognizing Contributions of Ed and Guests
Chapter 6 14 mins
Controversial Figures and Interesting Conversations
Chapter 7 13 mins
Parenting Approaches and Listener Takeaways
Chapter 8 11 mins
The Power of Simple Journaling
Chapter 9 6 mins
Parental Worries and Free Range Parenting
Chapter 10 3 mins
Changing Politics and Amplifying Ideas
Chapter 11 5 mins
Affordable Housing Exploration and Opportunities
Chapter 12 8 mins
World of Abundance Concept
Chapter 13 9 mins
Reflections on Life, Death, and Appreciation
Chapter 14 1 min
Thanks to Our Listeners, Looking Forward
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Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden — America is Open For Business (EP.199)
Minn Kim and Lisa Wehden are the founders of Plymout... more
Jan 25 2024 1h 9m
American Immigrants and the Hypomanic Edge
Chapter 1 13 mins
Navigating US Immigration Policies for Talented Immigrants
Chapter 2 12 mins
Navigating the O1 Visa Challenges
Chapter 3 8 mins
Innovations in the O1 Agent Route
Chapter 4 6 mins
Scaling Immigration Services With Empathy
Chapter 5 9 mins
Lessons and De-Risking in Immigration
Chapter 6 12 mins
Immigration and Talent Recruitment Strategy
Chapter 7 3 mins
Plymouth's Immigration and Future
Chapter 8 1 min
Writing, Family, and Building a Future
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Alice Albrecht — On Creativity, Connection & Convergence (EP.198)
Alice Albrecht is the founder and CEO of re:collect,... more
Jan 18 2024 1h 11m
Cumulative Cultural Evolution and Embracing Change
Chapter 1 9 mins
AI and Human Creativity Conversation
Chapter 2 13 mins
Boosting Creativity and Memory With AI
Chapter 3 14 mins
Exploring Human-Computer Interaction and Superintelligence
Chapter 4 4 mins
Patching Evolutionary Shortcomings With Technology
Chapter 5 6 mins
Knowledge and the Scientific Method Evolution
Chapter 6 11 mins
Converging Ideas and Adaptive Technology
Chapter 7 11 mins
Neurodiversity and Communication Innovation
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Guy Spier — Wealth, Wisdom & Enlightenment (EP.197)
Guy Spier runs the Aquamarine Fund, an “investment p... more
Jan 11 2024 2h 3m
Fascination of Pure Mathematics
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Infinite Loops Podcast Episode
Chapter 2 7 mins
Photography, New York, and Leaving
Chapter 3 8 mins
Perspectives on Drug Experiences
Chapter 4 9 mins
Psychedelics, Gun Control, and Political Systems
Chapter 5 8 mins
Comparing Democracies
Chapter 6 10 mins
Lessons From the British Royal Family
Chapter 7 10 mins
Experiences at Oxford and Beyond
Chapter 8 12 mins
Writing Power
Chapter 9 12 mins
The Power of Opportunities and Success
Chapter 10 4 mins
Belief in Therapeutic Healing
Chapter 11 6 mins
Self-Sabotage, Therapy, and Reading Nietzsche
Chapter 12 3 mins
Musical Taste and Framing Importance
Chapter 13 14 mins
Musical Taste, Math, and Personal Reflections
Chapter 14 3 mins
Reflecting on Morality and Planetary Consciousness
Chapter 15 31 sec
Podcast Invitation and Future Plans
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Jared Dillian — How To Live a Stress-Free Financial Life (EP.196)
Jared Dillian is a writer, strategist, financial exp... more
Jan 4 2024 1h 4m
Financial Writer Discusses Writing and Book
Chapter 1 12 mins
Stress-Free Financial Life Resetting Thinking
Chapter 2 8 mins
The Benefits of the Awesome Portfolio
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Importance of Big Financial Decisions
Chapter 4 12 mins
Cat Psychic, Money, and Hard Work
Chapter 5 12 mins
Change Careers, Finance, Investment Education
Chapter 6 7 mins
Financial Stress and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 7 42 sec
Online Presence and Projects
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George Mack — The Game of Life
Writer, marketer, entrepreneur, and master of mental... more
Dec 28 2023 1h 43m
The Power of Continuous Learning
Chapter 1 13 mins
Life as a Video Game
Chapter 2 12 mins
Optimizing Life and Social Media Metrics
Chapter 3 7 mins
Identifying High Agency Individuals and Factors
Chapter 4 9 mins
Increasing Agency and British Humor
Chapter 5 11 mins
Reflections on Solitary Reflection and Self-Transformation
Chapter 6 4 mins
The Relationship Between Agency and Optimism
Chapter 7 16 mins
The Future of Creativity and Entertainment
Chapter 8 6 mins
Predicting Future Trends Using Platform Filters
Chapter 9 5 mins
Understanding Human OS and Mid-Wit Meme
Chapter 10 11 mins
The Value of Randomness in Algorithms
Chapter 11 5 mins
Preserving Curiosity and Optimism With Age
Chapter 12 35 sec
Ultimate Video Game Cheat Code
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Eric Jorgenson — on Publishing, Progress & Reinventing the Playbook (EP.193)
Eric Jorgenson is (deep breath) an author, investor,... more
Dec 21 2023 1h 15m
Safety vs. Innovation
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Creator Economy and Media Departments
Chapter 2 13 mins
Partnerships
Chapter 3 13 mins
Exploring Open-Mindedness and Curating Ideas
Chapter 4 8 mins
Loss of Focus, Need for Progress
Chapter 5 8 mins
Seeking Progress and Embracing Change
Chapter 6 8 mins
Future of Publishing and Traditional Merit
Chapter 7 11 mins
The Future of Book Publishing
Chapter 8 53 sec
Kindness and Free Markets
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Arkady Kulik — Bridging Science & Entrepreneurship (EP.193)
Arkady Kulik is a founding partner of rpv, a deep te... more
Dec 14 2023 1h 2m
The Laziness and Accessibility of Knowledge
Chapter 1 8 mins
Deep Tech Investing
Chapter 2 10 mins
Evaluation Process and Deal Breakers
Chapter 3 6 mins
Scientific Due Diligence and Feedback Process
Chapter 4 10 mins
Self-Censorship and Challenges for Scientists
Chapter 5 6 mins
Deep Tech Commercialization and Founding Teams
Chapter 6 6 mins
Appreciating the Marvels of Modern Technology
Chapter 7 5 mins
The Potential of Neuroscience and Photonics
Chapter 8 6 mins
Future Technologies and Communication Power
Chapter 9 18 sec
Fascinating Conversation, Must Have You Again
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Alex Lieberman — On Voice, Unicorns & Intrinsic Motivation (EP.192)
Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and Executive Chair... more
Dec 7 2023 1h 30m
Content Creation as Entrepreneurship
Chapter 1 12 mins
Infinite Loops and Morning Brew Origins
Chapter 2 5 mins
Criteria for Hiring Unicorn Writers
Chapter 3 9 mins
Writing and Natural Abilities
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Importance of Voice in Content
Chapter 5 7 mins
The Art of Hiring and Interviewing
Chapter 6 5 mins
Hiring Mistakes and Navigating Creativity
Chapter 7 3 mins
Stepping Down as CEO Impact
Chapter 8 6 mins
Stepping Out of the CEO Role
Chapter 9 8 mins
Motivation and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Chapter 10 13 mins
Discovering Self-Perception and Zone of Genius
Chapter 11 5 mins
Build Personal Media Company for Executives
Chapter 12 1 min
The Power of Self-Love and Empathy
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Venkatesh Rao & Tim Beiko — The Summer of Protocols
Tim Beiko, who runs the core protocol meetings for E... more
Nov 30 2023 1h 29m
Workplace Safety and Protocol Balance
Chapter 1 13 mins
Exploring Protocols and Their Impact
Chapter 2 6 mins
The Concept of Swarms and Protocols
Chapter 3 9 mins
Workplace Safety Protocols
Chapter 4 6 mins
The Evolution and Complexity of Protocols
Chapter 5 14 mins
Exploring the Importance of Protocol Literacy
Chapter 6 10 mins
Protocol Evolution's Impact on Culture+Technology
Chapter 7 11 mins
Challenges and Lessons of Protocols
Chapter 8 10 mins
Hacking the Protocols of the City
Chapter 9 5 mins
Exploring Protocols and Their Impact
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Will Schoder — On Curation, Consumption & Compression (EP.190)
Will Schoder is a video essayist who explores a dive... more
Nov 23 2023 1h 9m
Short-Form Videos Impact on Society
Chapter 1 11 mins
Paradigm Shifts and Long Form Power
Chapter 2 8 mins
Exploring Perspectives and Evolving Internet
Chapter 3 12 mins
The Importance of Platforms and Curation
Chapter 4 11 mins
The Future of Creator Platforms
Chapter 5 12 mins
Importance of Deep Happiness and Uncompression
Chapter 6 4 mins
Education, Entertainment, and Excitement
Chapter 7 6 mins
Filter Failure, Schizophrenia, and Mental Flexibility
Chapter 8 2 mins
Inception and Empathy
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Ben Westhoff — Fentanyl, Inc. (EP.189)
Ben Westhoff is a best-selling investigative journal... more
Nov 16 2023 1h 2m
Promoting Impactful Film on Opioid Crisis
Chapter 1 15 mins
The Opioid Crisis and Fentanyl
Chapter 2 3 mins
Enlisting Hip-Hop Artists for Education
Chapter 3 6 mins
Suppression of Naltrexone and Opioid Addiction
Chapter 4 5 mins
Challenges in Poverty & Pharma Industry
Chapter 5 6 mins
Drugs' Impact on Marginalized Communities
Chapter 6 4 mins
Stigma and Harm Reduction in Drug Use
Chapter 7 8 mins
Challenges and Considerations in Harm Reduction
Chapter 8 11 mins
Investigating Poverty and the Opioid Crisis
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