Best Daniel Schmachtenberger Podcasts (2025)

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#42 - Anthony Aguirre and Malo Bourgon - Why Superintelligent AI Should Not Be Built 1:07:53

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Humanity is in a race to build superintelligent AI gods. What happens if we create beings smarter than us—and can no longer steer them? In this special Win-Win IRL episode, Liv Boeree sits down with Anthony Aguirre (CEO of Future of Life Institute) and Malo Bourgon (CEO of MIRI) for a no-holds-barred conversation on finding alignment, avoiding powe…

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#41 - Harper Carroll - AI & The Spirituality of Silicon Valley 1:39:27

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What if AI isn’t replacing us—but redefining what it means to be skilled? Liv talks with engineer and educator Harper Carroll about how AI is transforming education, leveling the playing field for creators, and reshaping how we build, learn, and make decisions. A grounded look at the tools, challenges, and surprising upsides of the AI era, as well …

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#40 - Lewis Bollard - How to End Factory Farming 1:47:48

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Factory farming is one of the most universally loathed industries on Earth —so why is it still growing? Today I chat with Lewis Bollard, a leading researcher in farm animal welfare and global food policy, to understand the true scale and impact of industrial animal agriculture, and what we can do to improve it. We hear how corporate lobbying and po…

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070: Bayo Akomolafe | Rituals of Incompleteness in the Age of AI 58:08

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On this episode of the Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua sits down with philosopher and poet Bayo Akomolafe during a Regen Network retreat at Race Brook Lodge. Together they explore AI as trickster, the sacredness of incompleteness, and what it means to build tools for ecological governance in a world unraveling.From Yoruba cosmol…

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#39 - Daniel Kokotajlo - Wargames, Superintelligence & Quitting OpenAI 1:33:03

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AI is developing at breakneck speed—but are we properly prepared for what’s coming? To explore this question Igor and I grabbed leading AI researcher and forecaster Daniel Kokotajlo for a conversation about why he left OpenAI, what's right and wrong with their company culture, and how tabletop wargames are one of the best tools we have to prepare f…

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#38 - Manu Meel - Healing Political Polarization 1:29:42

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Protests, lock-ins, encampments…the culture on university campuses is certainly fraught these days! As political discourse worsens among young people, I couldn’t think of anyone better to explore this issue with than Manu Meel. Manu is the founder and CEO of Bridge USA; a movement to help students and other young people engage in constructive dialo…

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#37 - Tim Urban - Beating Procrastination, Parenthood, and Politics 1:36:46

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In this episode of the Win Win Podcast, Liv and Igor sit down with Wait But Why creator Tim Urban to explore everything from his unexpected pet tortoise, Winston, to the mind-bending implications of superintelligent AI.We hear about his latest foray into book writing, and how he’s structured his workflow to overcome his damn procrastination monkey.…

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#00 - Daniel Schmachtenberger - AI, Capitalism, Misalignment & Moloch 1:30:03

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A deep dive into the game theory and exponential growth underlying our modern economic system, and how recent advancements in AI are poised to turn up the pressure on that system -- and our wider environment -- in ways we have never seen before. Not a conversation for the faint hearted, but crucial nonetheless. Daniel Schmachtenberger is a founding…

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#36 - Bill Perkins - Space and The Future of Satellite Imaging 24:21

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In this episode of the Win-Win podcast we are floating off the coast of Starbase, watching the live launch of Starship 6 with Bill Perkins. Bill is a founder of two satellite imaging companies that aim to address environmental issues by making satellite data—once inaccessible to the public—widely available, revolutionizing everything from climate m…

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#35 - Allison Duettman - Cooperation, Technology and the Power of Existential Hope 1:53:37

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Explore the future of cooperation and technology in this thought-provoking episode of the Win Win Podcast! Liv chats to Allison Duettman from the Foresight Institute about how to harness emerging technologies like AI, nanotechnology, and blockchain to create a freer, more coordinated world. They explore concepts like "existential hope," "multipolar…

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#34 - Igor Kurganov - Liv's World Series Poker Win and Fixing Social Media 51:52

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n case you missed it, Liv just won a record-breaking $2,800,000 in the World Series of Poker last month In this episode, she and Igor discuss her victory, why it represents a win-win for both her and animals... how to fix social media... Magnus Carlsen's jeans drama, a drunken game of backgammon and much more. Chapters:0:00 - Intro and Backgammon2:…

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#33 - Alexandra and Andrea Botez - Competition, Sisterhood and the Social Media Game 1:23:51

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The Botez sisters are no strangers to competition. But how do they manage their competitive urges? How does it affect their relationship to one another, as sisters? These are just some of the many intimate topics we cover in today's Win-Win episode. Best known for their hilarious chess streaming videos, Andrea and Alexandra Botez are some of the wo…

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#32 - Scott Aaronson - The Race to AGI and Quantum Supremacy 2:25:20

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How fast is the AI race really going? What is the current state of Quantum Computing? What actually *is* the P vs NP problem? - former OpenAI researcher and theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson joins Liv and Igor to discuss everything quantum, AI and consciousness. We hear about his experience working on OpenAI's "superalignment team", whe…

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#31 - Kristian Rönn - Escaping The Moloch Trap 1:05:02

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How do we escape Moloch’s trap for good? In this special Burning Man edition of Win-Win, Liv forgoes the usual purple chairs for dusty playa to chat with Kristian Rönn. Kristian is the CEO and co-founder of Normative, a platform for helping industries strive for net zero emissions. With intellectual roots in Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute an…

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#30 - Nate Silver - Predicting Elections in Chaotic Times 1:35:13

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Can we still accurately model elections in such chaotic times? Are prediction markets the future of news?Nate Silver thinks so - Nate is a renowned election analyst, author and former professional poker player. He's the founder of FiveThirtyEight, whose statistical models revolutionized election forecasting, earning him national acclaim.His two boo…

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#29 - Peter Wang - Founder of Anaconda on Open Source, AI & Virtual Worlds 2:39:56

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Open-source movements have historically been a great source of collaboration. Can we harness the power of open source software, science or AI to help solve the world's coordination problems? Or could it just make everything worse? This is the main topic covered in today's episode of the Win-Win Podcast. Liv is joined by Peter Wang, a physicist, com…

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#28 - Liv Boeree & Igor Kurganov - The Secrets of Relationship Success 49:30

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What are the key ingredients of successful long-term relationships? How can couples better navigate conflict? What about jealousy? In this very personal Win-Win episode, professional poker couple Liv and Igor discuss what they've learned from the ten years of dating each other. Prepare yourself for plenty of strategy, anecdotes and smack talk! Chap…

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#27 - Sean Carroll - The Enigma of Complexity 1:58:58

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Is complexity the new frontier of physics? How should we approach metaphysical uncertainty? What makes a great Physicist?These are just some of the questions covered in this Win-Win episode with the incredible Sean Carroll. Sean is a theoretical physicist and philosopher who specializes in quantum mechanics, cosmology, and philosophy of science. Ch…

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#26 - David Shapiro - Why We Must Defeat Nihilism 1:43:21

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Nihilism has become all too popular, and this man is on a mission to fix that! David is a philosopher and technologist focussed on understanding and healing what he calls the "Nihilism Crisis" - the crisis of meaning the world is currently suffering from, especially as it transitions into the AI age. If you're interested in AI alignment, game theor…

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#25 - AJ Jacobs - The Power of Social Experimentation 1:39:00

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How literally should we take the US Constitution? What about the bible? Should we experiment with radical honesty with strangers?Those are just some of the questions human guinea pig A.J. Jacobs spends his life trying to answer. An author and journalist, he regularly immerses himself into extreme social experiments to understand the world better (a…

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#24 - Samo Burja - How to Prevent Civilizational Collapse 1:59:42

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Why did Rome fall? What can we learn from past civilization collapses to protect our own? How do we fix our Institutions? In this Win-Win episode I speak to Samo Burja - a leading geopolitical analyst and founder of the intelligence brief Bismarck Analysis. Samo is a prolific writer on nature of power, leadership, bureaucracy and governance. If you…

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069: Owen Gaffney | Future Earth 1:16:01

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On this episode of Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua discusses planetary tipping points and sustainable development with Owen Gaffney. They explore the Earth4All model, regenerative finance, and the current state of carbon markets. Tune in to uncover insights into renewable energy growth, food security, and the crucial role of tru…

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#23 - Harleen Kaur - Exposing News Media Bias 1:11:41

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Polarization, echo chambers... how do we fix the problem of biased news? That's a problem today's Win-Win guest has dedicated her life to solving. Harleen Kaur is the founder of Ground News, a news aggregator platform that provides overviews of what different media outlets across the political spectrum report, so that consumers can get a clearer an…

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#22 - Wes Carter - Closing the Loop on Packaging Pollution 1:33:37

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Is it possible to solve ocean pollution by turning the packaging industry into a closed-loop economy? Wes Carter thinks so. Wes is the Founder of a New Earth Project and President of Atlantic Packaging, on a personal mission to stop the significant pollution the packaging industry causes. In this episode we hear what it would take to close the loop…

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#21 - Hannah Ritchie - How We Can Become the First Truly Sustainable Generation 1:36:01

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Sustainability. It's a buzzword that gets lots of headlines, but what if our definition of it is incomplete? That's the view of Hannah Ritchie - Hannah is the lead Environmental Scientist at OurWorldinData.org - a leading data science organization that analyses data to find out the true state of our world. In today's conversation we explore her fin…

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#20 - Nick Bostrom - Utopia, Superintelligence and Digital Minds 55:53

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What would life look like in a fully automated world? How would we derive meaning in a world of superintelligence? Today's Win-Win episode is all about utopias, dystopias and thought experiments, because I'm talking to Professor Nick Bostrom. Nick is one of the world’s leading philosophers - he's a leading thinker on the nature of consciousness, AI…

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068: Per Espen Stoknes | Regenerating the Soul of Money 1:32:03

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On this episode of Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua explores the history of money theory and the potential for regenerative finance with Per Espen Stoknes. They discuss the Jaguar Biocultural Credit pilot in Achuar Territory, Ecuador, showcasing its transformative impact. Tune in to uncover the intersections of economics, ecology…

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#19 - Marcus Daniell - The Hyper-Competitive World of Pro Tennis 2:00:39

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What sacrifices does it take to be a pro tennis player? Is it possible to have a healthy mindset at the highest stakes? Marcus Daniell understands it all - he has played professional tennis for over 20 years, a career that has earned him an Olympic medal and a whole lot of wisdom around the nature of competition. He is also the founder of High Impa…

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#18 - Chris Anderson - The Power of Infectious Generosity 1:42:41

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What if we could harness the power of the internet to make kindness go VIRAL? That's the topic of this conversation with Chris Anderson -- Chris has run TED (of the famous TED talks) for the last twenty years, and recently wrote a book called "Infectious Generosity", which seeks to understand the nature of human kindness, and find ways to make it s…

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#17 - Dan Hendrycks - Are AI worries overblown? 1:40:50

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The rate of AI progress is accelerating, so how can we minimize the risks of this incredible technology, while maximizing the rewards? Today I am speaking to leading AI researcher Dan Hendrycks — Dan is the founder of Center for AI Safety, and lead advisor to Elon Musk's X.AI. He was also the architect behind the "Mitigating Risks" letter that was …

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#16 - Noor Siddiqui - Is Embryo Screening the Future of Reproduction? 1:23:40

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Most people want to give their children the best start in life, but what if that "best start" could be determined *before* birth? That's what today's guest Noor Siddiqui believes -- her Mom progressively lost her vision due to a degenerative retinal condition, which made her determined to find a way to prevent her own children from the same fate.A …

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#15 - Magatte Wade: Unleashing Africa's Potential 1:39:11

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Magatte is an entrepreneur on a mission: to unleash the potential of Africa. She’s a well known speaker, author and researcher who has written extensively about economic structures in the developing world, and the urgent need to create fairer regulatory environments to give everyone on earth access to the power of markets. She is also the founder o…

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067: Josiah Hunt | Pacific Biochar 1:18:52

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On this episode of Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua chats with Josiah Hunt about the groundbreaking work of Pacific Biochar, a Benefit Corporation committed to balancing profits with societal and environmental benefits. They explore the potential of biochar in transforming food systems and its role in mitigating climate change. T…

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066: Christopher Goes | Anoma 2:00:40

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On this episode of Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua engages in a captivating conversation with Christopher Goes about the transformative power of blockchain technology. Dive into insightful discussions exploring blockchain's potential for multi-asset privacy, decentralized operating systems, and its disruptive impact on various i…

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#14 - Boyan Slat: Solving Ocean Plastic 1:26:01

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Today's Win-Win episode is with Boyan Slat. Boyan is the founder and CEO of the Ocean Cleanup, the famous organization that's trying to rid our waterways of plastic for good. I ask him why plastic has become such a problem, the difference between effective and ineffective regulation (ahem Plastic Straw Ban!), the importance of mindset when solving …

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#13 - Tim Dodd ”The Everyday Astronaut” on Space, Competition and the Dear Moon Mission 1:37:33

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In this Win-Win episode Liv chats to Tim Dodd a.k.a. the Everyday Astronaut about his upcoming mission to the Moon, the economies of space, the pros and cons of competition, rocketry, SpaceX, NASA and much more. We also hear his insights on what it takes to build a successful youtube channel in today’s hyper competitive creator environment. Not one…

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#12 - Uma Valeti: Cultivated Meat and Food Sustainability 23:50

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In this special Win-Win Podcast episode, Liv chats to Uma Valeti, founder and CEO of Upside Foods, about the meat industry and why cultivated meat may offer a solution to the growing environmental, health and ethical issues posed by current meat production methods.

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#11 - Jamie Wheal: Tackling the Meaning Crisis 1:24:46

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In today's episode I chat with one of my favourite thinkers and writers: Jamie Wheal. I got to know Jamie through our mutual interest in, well, the hot mess that our civilization seems to be going through, and I knew he'd make a great guest for Win-Win because he's one of those rare folks who can combine both intellectual rigor and a deep love for …

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065: John Fullerton | Capital Institute 1:03:58

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In this Planetary Regeneration Podcast episode, Gregory Landua and John Fullerton discuss the potential of a regenerative economy, emphasizing alignment with nature, mindset shifts, and technology like blockchain and AI. They delve into resource management complexities and highlight the role of education. Their optimism about a regenerative future …

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#10 - Frank Lantz: The Beauty of Games 1:24:12

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In this episode I speak with award-winning game designer Frank Lantz about the beauty of games and what we can learn from them. It goes without saying that games are an integral part of life and our personal development, but what is it that draws us to playing? And what role does playing games serve in society at large?…

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#9 - Haralabos Voulgaris: Being the Best at Sports Betting 1:21:13

1+ y ago1:21:13

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In this Win-Win Podcast Episode, Liv and Igor chat to one of the world’s most successful sports bettors: Haralabos ”Bob” Voulgaris. Revered for his hyper-analytical, data-driven approach to gambling, Bob soon became known as one of the most prolific NBA bettors in the history of the basketball, a reputation that even got him hired by Marc Cuban to …

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#8 - Simon Sinek: Competition, Business and the Infinite Mindset 1:25:01

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In this week’s Win-Win episode, I chat to legendary thinker and speaker Simon Sinek about the nature of competition in business, and in particular, the key ingredient of all enduring companies and leaders: The Infinite Mindset. We also explore the pros and cons of short-term goals, the power of enemies, Moloch Traps, how to be a better speaker, the…

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#7 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt: AI and The Film Industry 1:11:53

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Hollywood is currently at a standstill due to the joint writer’s & actor’s strike, in part because of the growing threat from generative AI. In this episode, I talk to one of the industry’s greatest talents and thinkers -- Joseph Gordon-Levitt -- about how he believes the industry needs to adapt in the age of synthetic media. We also hear his thoug…

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#6 - Cate Hall: Poker, Pandemics, Overcoming Addiction, and Meeting God 1:28:20

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What is it like to be an atheist who suddenly meets God? What is wrong with the current US’s legal system? How can poker make us think more clearly about existential risk? These are just a couple of the many topics I cover with former lawyer-turned-pokerpro-turned-biotech CEO Cate Hall.

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#5 - Isabelle Boemeke: The Cut-Throat Worlds of Modelling and Activism 1:28:07

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In this fifth episode of the Win-Win Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Isabelle Boemeke to discuss how competition manifests in the worlds of modelling and activism.

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064: Chris Smaje | Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future 1:35:45

2y ago1:35:45

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In this episode of the Planetary Regeneration Podcast, host Gregory Landua welcomes author Chris Smaje to discuss his recently published book, "Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future." Chris engages in a dialogue with Gregory, which was sparked by their interactions on Twitter, to delve deep into various thought-provoking topics and discuss his current li…

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#4 - Jordan Hall: Building a better civilization 1:48:27

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A philosophical and technical dive with Ttchnologist and systems thinker Jordan Hall into the anthropological drivers of competition, complexity, power structures, and the role of AI in shaping a post-competitive, ”Game B” future.

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#3 - Carl Robichaud: Solving the Nuclear Dilemma 1:48:52

2y ago1:48:52

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Nuclear war is arguably the ultimate example of a lose-lose game. But how high is the risk today? Liv Boeree speaks to nuclear weapons policy expert Carl Robichaud to understand what the world has learned from the last ~70 years under the nuclear shadow.

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#2 - Bill Perkins: Sex, Markets and Maximizing Life Fulfillment 2:06:03

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In this episode I sit down with Bill Perkins, a top energy trader and author of ”Die with Zero”. We discuss everything from the ups and downs of the trading world and Wall Street to crazy prop betting, power dynamics, poker, and how to optimize your money for maximum fun and fulfillment.

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#1 - Molly Bloom: Finding peace after losing everything 1:40:22

2y ago1:40:22

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Liv Boeree sits down with Molly Bloom, someone so interesting she has literally had a movie made about her life. Molly made a name for herself running some of the highest staked poker games in LA and NYC for the rich and famous - that is, until it all came crashing down. We get into her journey of overcoming adversity and finding inner peace in thi…