Future Squared with Steve Glaveski - Helping You Navigate a Brave New World
Business & Economics Podcasts
Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Steve Glaveski, Future Squared brings you conversations with preeminent thought leaders from myriad disciplines such as startups and entrepreneurship, technology, corporate innovation, psychology, philosophy, economics, politics, biology, human performance and productivity, motivation and self-development, management and leadership, health and fitness and more to help you think in a multi-disciplinary way, avoid relying on the first piece of information that comes to hand, kick goals in your professional and personal life and better navigate what is fast becoming, a Brave New World. Previous guests include thought leaders such as Adam Grant, Brad Feld, Tim O'Reilly, Gretchen Rubin, Kevin Kelly, Jeremy Heimans, Steve Blank, Neil Patel, Rand Fishkin, Jordan Harbinger, Omar Zenhom, Andreas Antonopoulos, Ryan Blair, Whitney Johnson and various other thought leaders. Past topics have explored the likes of: Blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence and universal basic income (UBI), sales and marketing, lean startup, design thinking, agile, political correctness, identity politics, cloud computing, geopolitics, neuroscience, data science, fintech, proptech, sports, tech addiction, CRISPR, venture capital, angel investment, nootropics and cognitive therapies, big data, cloud computing, DevOps, fake news, web development, UX and UI, influencer and content marketing, emotional intelligence, Stoic philosophy, mindfulness and meditation, chatbots, automation, IoT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Trump, tech trends, Pixar animation studios, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Google, disruption to incumbents, how to measure innovation, extreme ownership, radical transparency and a hell of a lot more! Future Squared is brought to you by Collective Campus, a innovation accelerator that works with organisations to unlock their people’s latent potential to create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. If you need help driving your organisation’s innovation strategy, visit www.collectivecampus.io Future Squared is part of the NoFilter Media network. Join the conversation on Instagram at @thenofilternetwork This podcast is available on: - iTunes: http://apple.co/1QWMgS7 - Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5LH1aSj8WQYWnYQdn9AmuW Links: NoFilter network: www.nofilter.media Future Squared website: www.FutureSquared.xyz Steve Glaveski website: www.SteveGlaveski.com Twitter: @steveglaveski Instagram: @thesteveglaveski Advertising inquiries: steve@collectivecamp.us
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Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Steve Glaveski, Future Squared brings you conversations with preeminent thought leaders from myriad disciplines such as startups and entrepreneurship, technology, corporate innovation, psychology, philosophy, economics, politics, biology, human performance and productivity, motivation and self-development, management and leadership, health and fitness and more to help you think in a multi-disciplinary way, avoid relying on the first piece of information that comes to hand, kick goals in your professional and personal life and better navigate what is fast becoming, a Brave New World. Previous guests include thought leaders such as Adam Grant, Brad Feld, Tim O'Reilly, Gretchen Rubin, Kevin Kelly, Jeremy Heimans, Steve Blank, Neil Patel, Rand Fishkin, Jordan Harbinger, Omar Zenhom, Andreas Antonopoulos, Ryan Blair, Whitney Johnson and various other thought leaders. Past topics have explored the likes of: Blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence and universal basic income (UBI), sales and marketing, lean startup, design thinking, agile, political correctness, identity politics, cloud computing, geopolitics, neuroscience, data science, fintech, proptech, sports, tech addiction, CRISPR, venture capital, angel investment, nootropics and cognitive therapies, big data, cloud computing, DevOps, fake news, web development, UX and UI, influencer and content marketing, emotional intelligence, Stoic philosophy, mindfulness and meditation, chatbots, automation, IoT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Trump, tech trends, Pixar animation studios, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Google, disruption to incumbents, how to measure innovation, extreme ownership, radical transparency and a hell of a lot more! Future Squared is brought to you by Collective Campus, a innovation accelerator that works with organisations to unlock their people’s latent potential to create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. If you need help driving your organisation’s innovation strategy, visit www.collectivecampus.io Future Squared is part of the NoFilter Media network. Join the conversation on Instagram at @thenofilternetwork This podcast is available on: - iTunes: http://apple.co/1QWMgS7 - Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future - Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5LH1aSj8WQYWnYQdn9AmuW Links: NoFilter network: www.nofilter.media Future Squared website: www.FutureSquared.xyz Steve Glaveski website: www.SteveGlaveski.com Twitter: @steveglaveski Instagram: @thesteveglaveski Advertising inquiries: steve@collectivecamp.us
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Episodes
430. So You Wanna Be an Influencer with Taryn Williams
5/7/2024
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of social media influence, authentic leadership, and the pursuit of happiness in entrepreneurship.
Today's guest is the remarkable Taryn Williams, a veteran entrepreneur who founded Wink Models, The Right Fit (exited), The Influencer Agency (exited), and the innovative gifting service, #Gifted.
In a candid discussion, Taryn talks about the challenges and successes she faced building businesses in her 20s and stepping back into a leadership role, and emphasizes the vital roles of self-care, mentorship, and maintaining genuine team connections.
Taryn shares invaluable insights on navigating the influencer economy, the shift towards micro and nano influencers, and the importance of organic growth and audience engagement.
She also reflects on the impact of social media on young people, stressing the need for authenticity over appearance.
We weigh in on the dangers of "struggle porn" and the reality behind the pursuit of universal success through social media platforms, shedding light on the psychological effects of these digital tools on our values and aspirations.
Show Notes:
Instagram: instagram.com/tarynwilliams
#Gifted: www.hashgifted.com
Get your free content audit and strategy: www.sonicboom.vc
Timestamps:
00:00 Founded multiple successful businesses, including Wink Models.
05:00 Supportive network, fair pay, collaborative approach, success.
08:44 Early on, I struggled with delegation.
12:15 Scaling a business requires talented team.
15:18 Founder values cultural fit, technical understanding, learning.
18:33 Consistent follow-up for building and maintaining relationships.
20:00 Act on feedback to gain mentor's support.
24:26 Find market fit, build, test, adapt.
25:53 Planned sabbatical interrupted by successful business venture.
29:32 Regret over past decisions, focus on relationships.
32:40 Self-reflection on motivations for success and happiness.
37:46 Chasing external markers of success leads to unhappiness.
41:29 Navigating societal pressures to pursue personal ambitions.
44:04 Navigating sensitive topics while maintaining authenticity online.
48:38 TikTok sale may change US algorithm. Instagram adapts.
49:41 Brands prefer Instagram over TikTok for control.
54:03 Clarify goals to shape effective marketing strategy.
57:34 Steve invites weekly email subscribers for updates.
Duration:00:58:22
429. Cage Kings: The Business of the UFC with Michael Thomsen
9/27/2023
Michael Thomsen is a freelancer writer, author, and UFC tragic from New York.
He is the author of Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry, which unpacks the rapid rise of the UFC an mixed martial arts, the UFC’s business model and economics, the one man tour de force that is longtime UFC president Dana White, the role of the UFC’s owners over time - SEG, Zuffa and Ari Emanuel, and the organization’s anti-competitive behaviors and adversarial relationship with its fighters, which aren’t employees, but independent contractors - most of whom would earn more working a run of the mill admin job in the public sector.
Thomsen’s work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, Vanity Fair, The Daily Beast, Aeon, Forbes, Al Jazeera America, Adult, Talking Points Memo, Los Angeles Review of Books, Complex, The Paris Review n+1, Bookforum, The Believer, The New Republic, Kill Screen, The New Inquiry, and The Millions.
With that, here’s my conversation with the one and only, Michael Thomsen.
Show Notes:
1. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike_thomsen?lang=en
2. Get Cage Kings: https://www.amazon.com/Cage-Kings-Unlikely-Champions-Transformed-ebook/dp/B0BHTM6YRY
3. Email Mike: mikthom@gmail.com
Duration:01:04:35
Rebroadcast: Jason Calacanis on Angel Investing and Corporate Venture Capital (2017)
6/8/2023
Originally published: 2017
Jason Calacanis is a tech entrepreneur, wildly successful angel investor, and the host of the popular weekly podcast This Week in Startups. He's the founder of a series of conferences that bring entrepreneurs together with potential investors.
As a “scout” for top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia Capital and later as an angel investor, Jason has invested in 150 early-stage startups including four that have achieved billion-dollar valuations (so far) such as Uber, Evernote and Tumblr.
Jason's newly released book "Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups: Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000" puts readers inside the minds of successful angel investors, helping to understand how they prioritize and make the decisions that have resulted in phenomenal profits.
Jason provides a step by step roadmap, revealing how leading investors evaluate new ventures, calculating the risks and rewards, and explains how the best startups leverage relationships with angel investors for the best results.
In this episode we go back to Jason’s rough upbringing in Brooklyn, NY in the early 80s and cover a lot of ground leading up to the present day so you can expect to learn a lot of things, including:
All topics discussed:
Show notes:
https://amzn.to/2QpLqkX
Duration:01:03:16
428. Oliver Burkeman: Remember That You Will Die
6/7/2023
Oliver Burkeman is a British author and journalist who has written for The Guardian and other publications. He was born in 1975 and has authored several books on topics such as time management, productivity, happiness, and self-help culture.
His works include "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals," "The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking,", "Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done", and his most recent book, "Four Thousand Weeks," is a philosophical and practical exploration of time management and how to make the most of our finite lives.
Show Notes:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oliverburkeman
Web: https://oliverburkeman.com
Duration:01:05:02
427. Building a Billion Dollar Venture Capital Fund with Blackbird's Niki Scevak
5/25/2023
Niki Scevak is co-founder of Startmate, and founder and partner at Blackbird VC, Australia’s largest venture capital fund, with its 5th fund having raised AUD$1B (US$640M). Blackbird was an early investor in Canva, SafetyCulture, CultureAmp, BugCrowd, RedBubble, and many more, and has to date generated a net internal rate of return of 56%.
Niki joined me today to discuss:
His life before Blackbird
Successfully raising his first fund back in 2012, without having a network or any startup successes of his own
Getting beyond the trough of disillusionment
How Australian superannuation funds are opening their wallets to VC
Scaling culture
Generating deal flow
Advice for founders and budding VCs on raising capital in a down market
The AI investment landscape
The battle between AI-powered indie hackers and venture-backed startups
Whether sophisticated investor rules preventing retail investors from getting direct exposure to venture capital is just increasing the wealth gap
Diversity, quotas, and Startmate’s merit-based selection criteria
And more.
Show Notes:
Email Niki: niki@blackbird.vc
Web: www.blackbird.vc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nikiscevak?lang=en
Contact Steve on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/steveglaveski
Email Steve: hello@steveglaveski.com
Duration:01:03:53
426. The Mick Wall Story - Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll
5/18/2023
Mick Wall has spent over four decades interviewing rockstars and chronicling their amazing stories, and today, we're turning the tables on Mick Wall and unpacking his story in this marathon 3-hour and 40-minute, Joe Rogan-esque interview.
Our conversation focuses on the early years, taking in Mick’s childhood all the way through to Sounds magazine, Heavy Publicity, and the inception of the world-famous magazine Kerrang! magazine.
We touch on ghostwriting, his feud with Axl Rose, and revelations about the rock 'n roll lifestyle.
As you might expect, there’s plenty of sex, drugs n rock n roll, and some valuable life lessons.
So strap yourself in for my chat with Mick Wall.
Duration:03:21:59
425. The Electric Motorcycle Revolution with Dennis Savic
5/11/2023
Dennis Savic is a pioneering entrepreneur and innovative thinker in the fields of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation.
As the founder and CEO of SAVIC Motorcycles, he has introduced high-performance, eco-friendly models that cater to a wide range of consumers. Born in Sarajevo in the former Yugoslavia, and raised in Australia, Dennis holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has always been passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and environmental responsibility.
We explored:
Dennis’ upbringing and inspiration for getting into motorcycle building
Savic Motorcycles' C-series cafe racer motorcycle
The company’s journey to $6m in pre-orders
Its current Equitise crowdfunding campaign
Challenges faced by EV startups include manufacturing economies of scale, talent acquisition, and competition from established automakers.
How the future of the motorcycle industry is evolving with the introduction of AI, autonomy, and charging infrastructure.
How Savic Motorcyles is bringing the manufacture of parts in-house to reduce costs, improve performance, and speed up time to market
The entrepreneurial mindset
The most impactful books Dennis has read
And so much more
Show Notes:
Website: www.savicmotorcycles.com
Crowdfunding campaign: https://equitise.com/offer/savic-motorcycles-offer
Duration:01:11:25
424. The Trillion Dollar Space Economy with Torsten Hoffmann
5/4/2023
Torsten Hoffmann is a media entrepreneur, filmmaker, and technology investor.
He has produced and directed several documentaries, including "Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It" and the award-winning "Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet"
Torsten joins me today to talk about his forthcoming feature documentary, FORTITUDE: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy, which uncovers how a few influential individuals with utopian ideas and vast fortunes are forging a trillion-dollar off-world industry, while inspiring millions of us back on Earth.
In this conversation we unpack:
The Space economy and its constituent parts
Space tourism
Sustainability in Space
Controversy over Government contracts being awarded to billionaires
The Colonization of Mars
The new Space Race with China
What the significance of SpaceX’s Starship is
Opportunities for entrepreneurs
And how you can preserve your DNA on the moon for future generations to discover, and possibly, resurrect you
Show Notes:
Film: www.fortitudemovie.com
Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitcointheendofmoney/fortitude-forging-the-trillion-dollar-space-economy
Sponsored by:
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Duration:00:47:01
423. Kevin Kelly: From Wired to Wisdom - Excellent Advice for Living
4/27/2023
Kevin Kelly is a renowned technology writer, futurist, and entrepreneur who co-founded Wired magazine in 1993. He has authored several books on the impact of technology on society, including "The Inevitable" and "What Technology Wants." He is also a sought-after speaker and advisor on emerging technologies and their social and economic implications.
His new book, Excellent Advice for Living: WIsdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier, distils Kelly’s timeless advice on everything from right living to setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity, and cultivating compassion. He has wisdom for career, relationships, parenting, and finances, and gives guidance for practical matters ranging from travel to troubleshooting.
In this conversation, we unpack:
How Kevin’s beliefs have changed his beliefs over time
Kevin’s perspective on success and external validation
Why we shouldn’t pursue being the best, but being the only
3 things Kevin would take with him into the afterlife
Why you should kill your darlings, and throw out work you’ve labored over
How Kevin would spend the next 10 years if he was 21 years old today
Learning how to be more compassionate towards people with views that we find abhorrent
Why we shouldn’t measure our lives with someone else’s ruler, and how to get better at that
Show Notes:
Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Advice-Living-Wisdom-Earlier/dp/0593654528
Kevin on Twitter: www.twitter.com/kevin2kelly
Future Squared:
Website: www.futuresquared.xyz
Twitter: www.twitter.com/steveglaveski
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@futuresquaredpod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/futuresquaredpod
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63t7PVnhh6YaS1OSzELGng
Duration:00:58:09
422. Generative AI Risks and Opportunities with Mike Todasco
4/20/2023
My guest today is Mike Todasco, former director of innovation at PayPal, and current self-imposed AI-researcher, and co-author of numerous AI-generated books under the pseudonym Alex Irons.
We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, including:
Generative AI use cases
The impact of AI on startups and the venture capital ecosystem
AutoGPT
The threat of misaligned goals and existential risks posed by AI
The 6-month development ban proposal
Regulatory considerations
Intellectual property challenges and solutions
The AI Arms Race with China
And so much more.
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Show Notes:
1. Alexirons.com
2. Mike on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/
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Duration:01:04:07
Rebroadcast: Building Atomic Habits with James Clear
4/13/2023
Rebroadcast: This episode originally appeared in 2019.
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James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
A freak baseball accident put James in a desperate place, fighting to recover from brain damage. The debilitating brain injury forced him to discover a new way of living. Recovery took James to a new understanding of habits and the power of stacking simple, easy habits, one on top of the other, to create momentum and change.
His book, Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, shares his learnings with the world. It has sold well over one million copies and has been translated into numerous languages.
He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning.
We covered numerous topics in this conversation, including, as you might expect:
We explore this and a whole lot more so strap yourself in for an hour with Mr Atomic Habits himself, James Clear.
Topics Discussed:
Show Notes:
https://amzn.to/2DHgN5lgl/sMnEa0instagram.com/@thesteveglaveskifuturesquared.xyzsteveglaveski.commedium.com/@steveglaveskiemployeetoentrepreneur.iofacebook.com/groups/futuresquared/https://bit.ly/2N77FLx
Duration:00:59:36
Easter Rebroadcast: Michael Shermer on Death and the Meaning of Life
4/6/2023
This episode originally appeared in episode 318, Feb 2019.
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Dr Michael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor-in-chief of its magazine Skeptic. Shermer engages in debates on topics pertaining to pseudoscience and religion in which he emphasizes scientific skepticism.
He’s also a monthly columnist for Scientific American, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. He is the author of Why People Believe Weird Things, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, and The Moral Arc. His new book is Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality & Utopia.
Shermer is also a member of what’s become known as the intellectual dark web, alongside others such as Sam Harris, Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Jordan Peterson.
Having recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience and the David Rubin Show, today he appears for the first time on Future Squared.
We covered a lot of ground in this episode, including:
This only scratches the surface of what we covered, so sit back and strap yourselves in for an enlightening conversation with the skeptic, Dr. Michael Shermer.
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Topics Discussed:
Show Notes:
https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Shermer/e/B001H6MCNY/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1550116103&sr=1-1
Duration:01:07:12
421. Conquering the Startup Abyss, Navigating Economic Uncertainty, and the Global Banking Crisis with Daniel Cannizzaro
3/30/2023
My guest today is Daniel Cannizzaro, founder of fintech company Parpera.
I invited Dan back on to discuss the difficult landscape that startups find themselves in, and how Parpera has been navigating both macroeconomic challenges, and some very unique technical setbacks.
If you’ve ever found yourself or currently find yourself navigating uncertainty and staring at the proverbial abyss, then this conversation serves as a reminder that when we find ourselves going through difficult times, only by focusing on what we can control can we slowly but surely get back on track.
We touch on the impact on Dan and his business, the impact on his team and customers, and how to manage relationships with key stakeholders through difficult times when there is little measurable progress to speak of, whilst maintaining a shared belief in your vision.
We also touch on the global banking crisis, the impact on startups, and where the economy is headed.
Show Notes:
www.parpera.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcannizzaro Follow Future Squared online:
www.tiktok.com/@futuresquaredpodwww.instagram.com/futuresquaredpodwww.youtube.com/@futuresquaredpodwww.futuresquared.xyz
Duration:01:05:01
420. How to Do What You Love with Musician and Producer, Chris Themelco
3/23/2023
Chris Themelco is a founding member, singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Australian metal band Orpheus Omega, founder and chief engineer at Monolith Studios, and producer for numerous heavy rock acts.
Whether you’re a fan of heavy music or not, this conversation is an absolute must-listen for anybody wanting to make it in a competitive or creative pursuit - be it as a musician, entrepreneur, comedian, content creator, artist, athlete, or ‘influencer’.
We unpacked numerous topics that get to the heart of what it takes to excel at almost anything and cultivate a life doing what you love, including:
The importance of range, and how creativity is all about connecting dots between our experiences
The sunk cost fallacy
Motivation versus discipline
Emotional regulation
Why process trumps results
The value of not having a plan B
Making the jump from gainfully employed to being your own boss
Why most things aren’t binary
Real world guerilla marketing versus digital marketing
Why showing up when you don’t feel like it matters
Managing your energy and rhythm throughout the day and year
The creator economy, and why having several income streams is becoming the norm
The state of the music industry today, and how some top tier musicians are making more money streaming than they do playing arenas
The 1000 true fans concept
And so much more.
Show notes:
Orpheus Omega on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54Fv7qOKjyLWOWlwMUl2J9
Orpheus Omega on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orpheusofficial/
Monolith Studios: https://monolithstudios.com.au/
Tags: #Motivation #Music #Discipline #HighPerformance #Success #SelfImprovement #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Inspiration #Productivity #HeavyMetal #DeathMetal #MeloDeath #MelodicDeathMetal #AudioEngineer #Producr #AudioProduction #MusicBusiness #MusicBiz #Spotify #Bandcamp #Soundcloud #GoalSetting #SelfMotivation #Achievement #Leadership #PositiveThinking #HabitFormation #TimeManagement #PeakPerformance #GrowthMindset
Duration:01:17:18
419. Extend Your Attention Span with Gloria Mark
3/16/2023
Gloria Mark is a Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She’s been a visiting senior researcher at Microsoft Research since 2012 and is a recipient of the Google Research Award and the NSF Career award.
She’s the author of the new book, Attention Span: Finding Focus for a Fulfilling Life, which unpacks how our brains operate in the digital world, why we can’t focus, and how we can take back control to find more success in our careers but also more health and wellness in our lives.
We unpacked myriad topics, including:
The anatomy of attention
The forces of distraction
Attentional states and how focused attention differs from flow
Why our attentional resources diminish over the course of a day
Night owls v early birds
Task switching
The nature of digital agency
Managing our attentional rhythms
What organizations, leaders, and individuals can do to reclaim attention spans
And so much more.
Show notes:
www.gloriamark.com
Attention Span book: https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418
Duration:01:02:21
418. Is Crypto a Scam? Debate with Theo Cox from Life Itself
3/9/2023
Theo Cox is Head of Life Itself Labs, a multidisciplinary research institute and consultancy that works across economics, governance, strategy and technology, and innovates systemic solutions to complex global challenges.
Life Itself recently published its web3 and crypto guide - a multi-month project of research and analysis to "make sense" of crypto and web3 and to evaluate the various claims being made for and against.
In this conversation, we unpacked the reports findings, and engage in an honest debate of sorts as to why some of the findings may or may not be justified.
Specifically we looked at:
Whether Bitcoin should be the new gold standard
Crypto providing better payment and remittance services
NFTs and whether crypto can better financialize non-financial value
The social goods problem; and
Whether most crypto solutions are searching for problems
Show Notes:
Web3 and crypto guide: https://web3.lifeitself.org/
Theo Cox on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-cox-866554172
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Duration:01:05:19
417. Our Critical Thinking Crisis, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace with Josh Szeps
3/2/2023
Josh Szeps is an Australian media personality, political satirist, and television presenter. He hosts Afternoon with Josh Szeps on ABC Radio, he hosts the incredibly popular podcast, Uncomfortable Conversations, and he has appeared on numerous high profile outlets over the years, including over a dozen appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience.
In this conversation, we explore:
Josh’s views on Australia Day celebrations
The breakdown of critical thinking in society
The media’s role in our shortening attention spans and black and white thinking
What impact AI might have in this space
Affirmative action and diversity in the workplace - good or bad?
Woke corporations
Tribalism in society; and
What we can do to become more critical thinkers
Show Notes:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshzepps
Substack: https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com
Uncomfortable Conversations on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I6TDCnC5EuGHNhAsBmKl5?si=fd7c66acda0d4a8e
Duration:01:02:18
416. Bringing Free Speech to Social Media (recorded in 2022 pre-Elon Twitter)
2/21/2023
My guest today is Bill Ottman, he’s the co-creator and CEO of Minds - an alternative social media platform based on the blockchain that actively rewards users for their contributions, supports freedom of expression, and unlike many competing platforms, is not incentivized to polarize people for the sake of driving higher engagement. The platform has several million users and is growing fast on the back of a $10 million capital injection in 2021, and growing dissatisfaction with traditional social media platforms.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Show Notes:
www.minds.comhttps://www.minds.com/ottmanhttps://cdn-assets.minds.com/The_Censorship_Effect.pdf
Duration:01:02:09
416. Bringing Free Speech and User Rewards to Social Media with Bill Ottman of Minds
4/13/2022
My guest today is Bill Ottman, he’s the co-creator and CEO of Minds - an alternative social media platform based on the blockchain that actively rewards users for their contributions, supports freedom of expression, and unlike many competing platforms, is not incentivized to polarize people for the sake of driving higher engagement.
The platform has several million users and is growing fast on the back of a $10 million capital injection in 2021, and growing dissatisfaction with...
Duration:01:02:05
415. The Sandbox's Sebastien Borget on How Brands Can Leverage the Metaverse
4/2/2022
My guest today is Sebastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, one of the world’s biggest and most popular metaverse platforms, with over 2 million wallets connected, and a token with a fully diluted market cap of over US$10 billion. The Sandbox is home to brands and icons such as Snoop Dogg, Adidas, Atari, Steve Aoki, The Walking Dead, and more.
In this rapid fire conversation, we unpack how brands can leverage The Sandbox to:
Build stronger customer and fan experiences and relationshipsReward people for engaging with their brands, andGenerate new revenue streams
This conversation was recorded on relatively short notice on the road, and unfortunately suffered from some technical difficulties resulting in less than optimal audio quality, so I hope you’ll bear with us all the same, because the insights packed into this 20 minute conversation are well worth it for anybody building a brand in web3 or transitioning a traditional brand to the space.
With that, I bring you my conversation with the one and only Sebastien Borget.
Show Notes:
The Sandbox:www.sandbox.game Seb on Twitter:www.twitter.com/borgetsebastien Sandbox on Discord:https://discord.com/invite/vAe4zvYMetavise: www.metavise.io
Duration:00:21:19