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Riskgaming

Lux Capital
Artificial Intelligence
Consciousness
Mars
Spacex
The Big Dig
Sakana AI
Dreams
Education
Space Traffic Control
Kessler Syndrome
Helios
Fluke
Japan
AI Company
Einstein
Neuroscience
Overfitting Brain Hypothesis
Creative Process
Venture Capital
Openai

A podcast by venture capital firm Lux Capital on the opportunities and risks of science, technology, finance and the human condition. Hosted by Danny Crichton from our New York City studios.

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I’m going to admit, sports betting isn’t really my thing. I don’t know my parlay from my parler (that’s a French joke), and I can barely keep three balls in the air at work, let alone track the balls across dozens of matches every weekend. But I’m an... more

The world is overwhelmingly chaotic as the international system buckles. The practically placid era of cooperation that marked the 1990s and early 2000s is increasingly looking like a winner-takes-all competition among a handful of great powers, even... more

If you live in a city in North America or Europe, you almost certainly have had the experience of watching a construction site slowly morph into a building over the course of many years. You might ask, “why’s it taking so long” as you traipse through... more

Reindustrialization is the word du jour in American policymaking circles. The hope is that a reinvigorated manufacturing base will bring back middle-class jobs and ensure our strategic autonomy in what looks like a tough century ahead. It’s a towerin... more

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Recent Guests

Lily Boland
Strategic Foresight Fellow at the Council on Strategic Risks.
Council on Strategic Risks
Episode: The risks no one talks about
Brian Potter
Author of The Origins of Efficiency and writer of Construction Physics
Stripe Press
Episode: What are the origins of efficiency?
Charles Yang
Former government official and founder of the Center for Industrial Strategy
Center for Industrial Strategy
Episode: The long game of American reindustrialization
Alex Komoroske
Founder of Common Tools, which aims to redefine computing through a new fabric.
Common Tools
Episode: Can software platforms reverse enshittification?
Christian Davenport
Author and journalist with extensive experience in reporting on military and space issues.
The Washington Post
Episode: The inside story of the billionaires fighting for space
Jacob Ward
Former Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science, longtime tech correspondent, and podcast host of Rip Current
Episode: Why AI safety is like a bolt in a croissant
Uri Bram
A polymath known for his varied creative projects including writing on Bayes theory and hosting events.
Episode: How to be a polymath
Rweizi Rweizooba Ainomugisha
Editor of Wargaming Weekly and Wargaming enthusiast based in Uganda
Wargaming Weekly
Episode: The present and future of wargaming
Pijus Krūminas
Professor at ISM University of Management and Economics and head of its wargaming lab.
ISM University of Management and Economics
Episode: The global future of wargaming in Lithuania

Host

Danny Crichton
Host engaging in discussions on the convergence of science, technology, and their societal impacts, featuring insights from various industry experts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Crisp

    I enjoy this podcast for many reasons -

    - Speakers get to the point from the get go .. I love this.. no beating around the bush, no building up the content, no fluff

    - The topics are insightful, useful, value add and implementable

    - The topics are futuristic, technology centric while grounded in reality and fundamentals.

    Keep up the great work guys and looking forward to the ride ..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manishgvalani
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago
  • Silicon Valley's Dependence on American Foreign Policy

    Enjoyed the depth and extent ofthe knowledge displayed by both the host, Danny and his guest. They provided an excellent historical context of the growth of the tech industry in USA and compared to other countries. Gave me new insight into the Geopolitical impact that tech could have if worked in cooperation with our government as other countries do. Very interesting, new facts, new perspective and new ideas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tucsonlistener
    United States4 years ago
  • Advance rating!

    Rating this in advance as it’s Josh s podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vanshraj S
    India4 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its engaging format, featuring meaningful conversations that blend humor with serious topics, making complex issues more relatable.
Overall, the content is viewed as valuable and thought-provoking, appealing to those with an interest in technology and its ethical considerations.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and direct discussions, highlighting the depth of knowledge shared by the host and guests. Many comments reflect a positive reception of the historical context provided, as well as new perspectives on technology and its socio-political implications.

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#81
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What are the origins of efficiency?
Q: What changed over the period of time that affected the efficiency of construction?
Potter explains that various paths to efficiency in construction have become blocked or narrowed, compounded by increasing regulation and NIMBYism.
What are the origins of efficiency?
Q: What got you into the subject of construction efficiency?
Potter's background as a structural engineer and his frustrations with inefficiencies in the construction industry led him to explore this topic.
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Q: How do you balance between democratic process and the need for development?
It's about acknowledging that construction of almost anything at all is going to hurt someone, and how to have an equitable outcome.
Behind the scenes of our new scenario, Southwest Silicon
Q: What do you think are some of the key takeaways you want people to experience after playing the game?
Ian emphasizes the importance of water security and the economic implications of water rights among various stakeholders in the region.
Behind the scenes of our new scenario, Southwest Silicon
Q: Tell us a little bit about your story here, how you came to learn more about this industry and what you sort of brought from your own personal experiences into the game.
Ian discusses his experiences living in Phoenix and illustrates how understanding water dynamics influenced his design of the game.

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2. Brian Potter
3. Charles Yang
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7. Uri Bram
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