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Infinite Loops

Jim O'Shaughnessy
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Creativity
Consciousness
Venture Capital
Education
Covid-19
Parenting
K-12 Education
Innovation
Curiosity
Social Media
Neuroscience
Ethereum
Philosophy
Fourth Way Philosophy
Corsi-Rosenthal Box
The Inner Compass
Mental Health
Investing

Every Thursday, join Jim O'Shaughnessy and his favorite people as they arm you with the tools & fresh perspectives required to upgrade your HumanOS and thrive in our messy, probabilistic world. Visit our Substack at newsletter.osv.llc for full transcripts, highlights, weekly doses of timeless wisdom, and a bounty of other goodies designed to make you go, "Hmm that's interesting!"

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Latest Episodes

Spencer Greenberg, mathematician, founder of Clearer Thinking, and co-author of The 12 Levers, joins Jim O'Shaughnessy on Infinite Loops to talk about which self-help techniques hold up to evidence, why memory works like autocomplete, how exposure th... more

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David Rhoiney was five when his father walked out, forcing David to become the "man of the house."

Compton, Oakland, Long Beach: no matter ... more

Emma Camp, senior newsletter editor at The Wall Street Journal's Free Expression, joins Jim O'Shaughnessy on Infinite Loops to talk about why Gen Z is dating less and spending more time alone, how therapy culture and helicopter parenting can turn gro... more

Julie Fredrickson, Managing Partner of Chaotic Capital, rejoins Jim O'Shaughnessy on Infinite Loops to talk about Montana's Right to Compute Act, why verified human data may become one of the most valuable assets online, what nuclear power and the en... more

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Recent Guests

Ed William
Writer, editor, former lawyer and author of No One's Coming to Save You
Infinite Books
Episode: Ed William - Writing A Biography That Reads Like Fiction (Ep. 332)
Emma Camp
Journalist and Senior Newsletter Editor at Wall Street Journal, Free Expression
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Emma Camp - Why Gen Z Is Afraid of Rejection: Dating, Therapy Culture & Housing (Ep. 331)
Julie Fredrickson
Founder of Chaotic Capital
Chaotic Capital
Episode: Julie Fredrickson - The Right to Compute: AI Agents, Nuclear Power & Human Data (Ep. 330)
Derek Sivers
polymath, entrepreneur, author
Founder of CD Baby / various ventures
Episode: Derek Sivers - Living Many Lives: Parenting, Moving Countries & AI (Ep. 329)
Brent Seales
Professor of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky, leading Herculaneum scrolls research
University of Kentucky
Episode: Brent Seales - How AI Is Reading the Only Library That Survived Antiquity (Ep. 328)
Ryan Resch
Former Suns Analytics and Basketball Operations executive; currently at 1949 Capital Partners
1949 Capital Partners / Shore Capital Partners
Episode: Ryan Resch - How Data Changed the NBA and What AI Changes Next (Ep. 327)
Brian Chau
Founder of Effort News, open-source investigative journalism site
Effort News
Episode: Brian Chau - How AI is Reinventing Investigative Journalism (Ep. 326)
Julian Gough
Author and cosmology thinker discussing Cosmological Natural Selection
Independent researcher / author
Episode: Julian Gough — The Egg and The Rock (Infinite Loops Classics)
Dr. Julie Gurner
PhD in clinical psychology; executive coach; writer of Ultra Successful newsletter
Ultra Successful / Substack
Episode: Dr. Julie Gurner — Ultra Successful (Infinite Loops Classics)

Hosts

Jim O'Shaughnessy
Host of Infinite Loops
Jimmy Soni
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 416 ratings
  • This guy is high

    Take a breath.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    javk777
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Thank You

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MH1928
    United States2 years ago
  • A unique standout show

    Brilliant, interesting, inspiring, provocative, independent thought, out-of-the-box just the right amount, and entertaining enough without going into silliness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    derekva
    United States3 years ago
  • Great interviewer, great guests

    Perfect mix of listening, asking great questions and letting the guests talk fully, all while subtly and tactfully adding his value. This guy is incredible wise and lively. Excellent podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexrwheeler
    United States3 years ago
  • Let the guests talk

    Jim has really interesting people on but he talks far more than they do. Sometimes he barely let's them get more than a couple words in before starting another monologue.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    t.8
    United States3 years ago

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#236
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Apple Podcasts
#39
South Africa/Technology
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#105
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#121
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#135
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#142
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ed William - Writing A Biography That Reads Like Fiction (Ep. 332)
Q: How did you manage to write in a vivid voice that is very much David?
William listened to hours of interviews and other recordings, read transcripts repeatedly, and used David's own words as the starting point for scenes before reshaping them.
Ed William - Writing A Biography That Reads Like Fiction (Ep. 332)
Q: How much of David's drive do you think is innate versus learned?
William thinks both nature and nurture matter, though he says David's story also demonstrates personal agency and his ability to recognize and use opportunities.
Julian Gough — The Egg and The Rock (Infinite Loops Classics)
Q: If most of life is on icy moons with liquid water oceans, what would be their view of the universe?
Life under ice would be unaware of the broader cosmos, lacking stars, with an internal civilization possibly ignorant of cosmology, illustrating how perspective shapes scientific observation.
Jesse Michels — American Alchemy (Infinite Loops Classics)
Q: Tell us about yourself. Why did you start the video channel?
The guest describes a long-running curiosity about the future of news, media, and information channels, moving from traditional tech roles to ventures and media projects that explore how knowledge is acquired, processed, and shared, with a focus on empowering individuals rather than condescending to them.
Gretchen Rubin - How Curiosity Becomes a Calling (Ep. 320)
Q: What was the process like opening a dialogue with agents and publishers for your first book?
She details testing ideas, pitching, and the pivotal role of a first agent who understood her tonal direction, followed by navigating proposals, deals, and market realities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Infinite Loops

What is Infinite Loops about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show leans into high-level thinking at the intersection of technology, business, and entrepreneurship. Topics frequently center on how founders can optimize teams, storytelling, governance, and strategy in uncertain environments, often through interviews with investors, researchers, journalists, and policy-minded thinkers. A notable strength is curating guests who blend practical experience with big-picture perspectives, yielding actionable frameworks and thought-provoking debates about AI, education, and the future of work. The format often features deep dives with guests who have held influential roles in tech, media, and policy, making it a strong fit for listeners who want broad, integrative insights from mul... more

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1. Ed William
2. Emma Camp
3. Julie Fredrickson
4. Derek Sivers
5. Brent Seales
6. Ryan Resch
7. Brian Chau
8. Julian Gough

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