Best Quiet Fight Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Mon. 07/07 – What Did I Miss? 16:34

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Catching you up on the great Zuckerberg AI recruitment drive. Clueing you in to the great datacenter buildout goldrush that is, again, all about AI. TikTok is about to force everybody to use a new version of their app. And are the unicorns coming back? Links: Meta’s new hires offer a peek into superintelligence plans (Semafor) Zuck's Eleven (Spygla…

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227 — How to Break Free From a Scarcity Mindset and Start Living More Abundantly with Bob Rosen 54:37

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You've likely heard about the importance of living abundantly and giving up a scarcity mindset, but how do you actually do that? Knowing how to let go of a scarcity mindset and doing it are two different things. Attachments can weigh us down, keeping us stuck in old thought patterns and limiting our potential for growth and happiness. This week, I’…

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226 — Why Life Feels Out of Control (and 5 Steps to Take Charge) 23:06

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How much control do you have over your life? Do you think life happens to you? Or do you believe you have the power to shape it? On this episode of Mentally Stronger, we’re exploring the psychology of control, also known as "locus of control." Your belief about who or what is in control of your life has a huge impact on your mental strength. Unders…

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Wed. 07/02 – In Meta v. OpenAI, Who’s Desperate And Who’s Scared? 17:26

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More layoffs make me more concerned the AI jobpocalypse is coming to tech this summer. In the big Meta v. OpenAI talent battle, who is desperate and who is scared? We reframe the situation a bit. Figma files for an IPO. Chinese AI seems to be gain ground worldwide. And do universities need to fundamentally rethink teaching computer science? Links: …

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Tue. 07/01 – Superhuman Finds A Home 16:28

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Meta Superintelligence Labs is official. Cloudflare’s tool to help websites fend off AI bots is official. Will Apple throw in the towel and just buy some AI off the shelf? Does Amazon now have more robots than human workers in its warehouses? And my hands-down can’t live without you app finds a home. Sponsors: CornbreadHemp.com/ride and code RIDE L…

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Mon. 06/30 – Nintendo And Amazon Fight 17:06

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Weird beef between Nintendo and Amazon. Is Apple going to make a cheap Macbook with an iPhone chip inside? OpenAI claps back at Meta. The AI avatar startup. And for the first time in a decade, Spotify has changed up the Discover Weekly playlist. Links: Amazon Misses Out on Switch 2 Sales After Nintendo Pulled Products From US Site (Bloomberg) Kuo: …

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225 — Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health With Dr. Kevin Tracey 53:43

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What if improving your mental health and physical well-being could be as simple as understanding one nerve in your body? Research shows your vagus nerve plays a powerful role in your well-being. This week, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Tracey, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and pioneering researcher, to explore the vagus nerve and how improving your vagal…

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Fri. 06/27 – The Death Of The Blue Screen Of Death 16:22

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Mark Zuckerberg’s big AI plan seems still to be such a work in progress, he’s even considering abandoning Llama. Apple attempts to comply with the EU’s DMA. Instagram and TikTok want to follow YouTube to your TV. The infamous Blue Screen of Death is dying. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions. Links: In Pursuit of Godlike Technology, M…

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224 - 8 Myths About Feelings That Can Sabotage Your Emotional Intelligence 24:29

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What if everything you’ve been told about emotions is wrong? Emotional intelligence is important but there's a lot of misinformation about emotions that are holding people back. On this episode, I’m exposing eight common myths about emotions that keep us stuck and make it hard to grow mentally stronger. From the idea that venting your feelings help…

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Thu. 06/26 – Conflicting AI Legal Rulings 15:46

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The legal rulings on AI are finally coming in. The problem is, they’re contradictory, so we’re not getting any legal clarity yet. Creative Commons but for AI training data. Is DeepSeek’s R2 model being stymied by lack of access to Nvidia chips? And another deep look at the question of: is AI taking jobs at tech companies, right now? Links: Microsof…

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Wed. 06/25 – Never Wear A Suit In Tech 18:03

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AI is transforming job search on both sides of the equation. A first court ruling on using copyrighted books to train AI. New AI releases from Google devs will want to know about. How your kids 3rd grade teacher is using AI. And why did Apple push an ad to everybody? Sponsors: Shopify.com/ride Links: Employers Are Buried in A.I.-Generated Résumés (…

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Tue. 06/24 – Is Microsoft Struggling To Sell Copilot? 16:20

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A new Xbox branded Meta Quest. Amazon is expanding same day delivery even more. What does it mean for the AI race if ChatGPT seems to be outcompeting Microsoft’s Copilot offerings in the enterprise space? Why is Wall Street leading the way on AI adoption? And what exactly is Mira Murati’s big new AI startup going to do, exactly? Sponsors: Venice.ai…

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Mon. 06/23 – Tesla Launches Its Robotaxi 16:01

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Tesla launches its robotaxi service in Austin. Apple is negotiating desperately to avoid an EU fine coming as soon as this week. Also, why doesn’t Apple do some acquihires to get back in the AI game? Maybe Perplexity would be attractive? The Music industry gathers tools to detect AI. And is there a global divide growing when it comes to AI access? …

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223 — How to Get the Deep Rest You Need for a Stronger, Clearer Mind with Dr. Therese Huston 52:07

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Do you think of rest as a luxury instead of a necessity? Or maybe you can’t seem to rest even when you try? This week, I’m joined by Dr. Therese Huston, a cognitive scientist and psychologist who specializes in brain health. Dr. Huston breaks down why rest is crucial for building mental strength and shares actionable techniques to give your brain t…

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Fri. 06/20 – A Shenzhen-like Production City In The US? 17:38

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Meta has some new smartglasses. How long can the TikTok groundhog day go on? Masa Son wants to create a Shenzhen-like production city here in the US. Are your smart cameras a national security threat to the home front in a war? And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions. Sponsors: Factor75.com/ride Links: Meta announces Oakley smart glasses …

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222 — 5 Areas of Your Life to Declutter So You Feel Less Overwhelmed and More in Control 21:39

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What if decluttering your life could make room for more energy, joy, and freedom? Have you ever felt weighed down by the physical, emotional, or mental clutter in your life? This week, I’m breaking down five key areas where decluttering can make life simpler and more meaningful. From tidying up your spaces to reassessing relationships, we’re coveri…

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Thu. 06/19 – What Would AGI Actually Look Like? 16:55

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Are we about to see a summer of layoffs in Silicon Valley? Midjourney’s new video model. Meta continues its acqu-hire spree with some folks we know. Microsoft has its own nuclear option with OpenAI, while OpenAI is starting to get worried about its models being nuclear dangerous? And what even IS AGI? Sponsors: CornbreadHemp.com/ride and code RIDE …

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Wed. 06/18 – Oh Yeah. What About TikTok? 16:37

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Remember how that TikTok ban or sale thing has never been resolved? Yeah. Sam Altman describes the money he says Meta is throwing at AI researchers. Is xAI the one with the real money crunch in the AI race? And a review of the first of this new wave of smartglasses. Sponsors: Quince.com/ridehome Links: Trump will grant TikTok another 90-day extensi…

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Tue. 06/17 – Open AI Still Needs To Placate Microsoft 19:10

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Among the many snags to OpenAI shifting to for-profit, the Microsoft snag is still the biggest issue. More Intel job cuts coming. Would you believe a Roblox game involving gardening is maybe bigger than Fortnite? And two big firsts: most people get their news from social media, and streaming is now the king of all TV watching. Sponsors: MackWeldon.…

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Mon. 06/16 – What Happens When Search Abandons The Web? 16:28

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Ads finally come to WhatsApp. Are we about to get a literal Trump phone? More ads on your TV. All ads are about to become AI. And at the end of the show, a bit of an essay from me about Google, AI, and what I think is about to happen to the larger web, literally right now. Sponsors: AGNTCY.ORG QualiaLife.com/ride and code ride Links: WhatsApp Intro…

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221 — Feeling Stuck? How Sharing Your Struggles Can Set You Free with Carnie Wilson 39:53

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Our struggles often feel isolating. But talking about them, even when it's uncomfortable, can be the key to growth and healing. Today's guest, Carnie Wilson, co-founder of the world famous musical group Wilson Phillips, understands the importance of vulnerability. From navigating fame and a multigenerational legacy in music (including her legendary…

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Omnibus 06/09 1:24:26

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Fri. 06/13 – Stablecoins Everywhere 18:10

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Do people know when they’re using the MetaAI app, it’s public? Chime had a successful IPO so let me tell you about my IPO-meter. The financials behind that fully-AI commercial running during the NBA playoffs. More signs stablecoins are taking over, but in the Longreads, do stablecoins represent a unique danger to the global financial system? Sponso…

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220 — 3 Nightly Questions to Ask Yourself to Build Emotional Intelligence, Boost Mental Strength, and Quiet Your Brain Before You Go to Sleep 17:57

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Does your mind race at night? Maybe you replay everything that went wrong during the day? Or maybe you lie awake worrying about tomorrow?You’re not alone. Asking yourself three simple questions every night can calm those thoughts, boost your emotional intelligence, and help you sleep better. These questions only take a couple of minutes to answer, …

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Thu. 06/12 – Meta’s Big AI Acqui-hire 16:32

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I explain how and why exactly this big Meta investment in Scale AI came about. Hollywood sues AI in a big way for the first time. A look at how stablecoins have mainstreamed crypto at long last. And episode number 205 of the long running series: we blew up traditional TV just to rebuild it. Links: Meta to Pay Nearly $15 Billion for Scale AI Stake a…

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Wed. 06/11 – o3-pro 16:43

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OpenAI rolls out an o3-pro model. Android one-ups iOS with a quick release. So far so good for the launch of the Switch 2. What is Google doing with its headcount? And is essentially a giant hologram the future of video calling? Sponsors: Shopify.com/ride Links: OpenAI releases o3-pro, a souped-up version of its o3 AI reasoning model (TechCrunch) G…

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Tue. 06/10 – Zuck’s Big AI Ambitions 15:45

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Zuckerberg’s big ambitions for AI seem to be coming into focus. OpenAI is actively starting to play the field when it comes to compute. More signs AI is kneecapping web traffic. And what do we think? Is liquid glass a good design choice, or a cul-de-sac for Apple? Sponsors: LinkedIn.com/ride Links: Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue ‘Superin…

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Mon. 06/09 – WWDC 2025 21:37

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All the headlines from WWDC. Microsoft unveils the first iteration of that handheld gaming strategy. Meta is considering its largest external AI investment yet. And did Apple researchers reveal that Large Language Model have a structural ceiling, and are we basically there? Sponsors: Acorns.com/ride Links: Hands-On With the Xbox Ally X, the New Gam…

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219 — Stop Hating Yourself: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reclaiming Your Worth with Dr. Blaise Aguirre 46:04

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Do you feel like your inner critic is trying to make you hate yourself? That deep-rooted feeling that you’re not good enough can quietly shape your life, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. I’m joined by Dr. Blaise Aguirre, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and one of the top experts on self-hatred and borderline personality disor…

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Fri. 06/06 – IPO’s Back On The Menu? 17:23

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Circle had such a successful IPO, I’m wondering if IPO’s might finally be back on the menu. Turns out Anthropic cut off Windsurf for the most obvious reason. Maybe Manus really is stoking a new gold rush, at least in China. And in the Weekend Longreads Suggestions, the most consequential weather forecast of all time. Sponsors: Tonal.com Links: Stab…

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218 — 3 Steps to Building Boundaries That Stick So You Can Reclaim Your Time and Energy 18:05

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Do you struggle to set boundaries that stick? You're not alone. Boundaries protect your time, energy, and mental well-being, yet many of us feel guilty or back down when faced with pushback. Fortunately, boundary setting is a skill, and just like any skill, you can get better with practice. This episode is all about helping you create boundaries yo…

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Thu. 06/05 – Some In Hollywood (Quietly) LOVE AI 17:51

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Reddit goes after Anthropic. Meta seems to be reading a much cheaper Vision Pro killer, while still moving forward with their ambitious smartglasses product. What if your Amazon delivery person was not a person at all, but a humanoid robot. And how, quietly, Hollywood studios are already deep into AI adoption. Sponsors: CornBreadHemp.com/ride and c…

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Wed. 06/04 – State Of The AI Coding Landgrab 16:23

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Windsurf accuses Anthropic of blocking it from AI models in a sign that competition in the AI coding space is fierce. But will the real battle happen when the likes of Microsoft and Google really go after the startups? NotebookLM is now sharable. Pump.fun is raising big money. And Nintendo didn’t send out any Switch 2 review units. What are they af…

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Tue. 06/03 – Framing The AI Debate 16:00

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Elon Musk is suddenly fundraising everywhere. An attempt to solve the nomenclature problem around hacking groups. Is the solution to more energy for data centers already hidden inside the grid? And the final two pieces today are two different takes on the great AI debate, our entire civilization is having right now. Sponsors: Oracle.com/techmeme Li…

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Mon. 06/02 – How DoorDash Has Quietly Been Killing It 15:54

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We know WWDC might be underwhelming this year, but to what degree? Is Samsung about to pick Perplexity as its horse in the AI race? AI based acquisition and wrapups continue to be the new hotness in VC investing. And how DoorDash has quietly been killing it in the delivery space. Sponsors: AGNTCY.ORG QualiaLife.com/ride and code RIDE Links: Apple D…

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217 — The Science of Validation: The Secret Ingredient Your Relationships Need with Dr. Caroline Fleck 50:30

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Do you feel heard when you talk to people? Have you struggled to connect deeply with others in challenging moments? Validation could help you build trust, strengthen your relationships, and prevent miscommunications. But validation is often misunderstood. You don't have to agree with someone to validate them. No one knows this better than Dr. Carol…

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Fri. 05/30 – Big Meta/Anduril Deal Is A Big Deal 16:47

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Why Meta’s big deal with Anduril is a big deal for the entire tech industry. Microsoft is kinda not joining, but also kind of all in on the handheld gaming race. Count Hugging Face as someone else serious about AI robots. And in the longreads, more signs that the AI job apocalypse might already be upon us. Links: Meta Fired Palmer Luckey. Now, They…

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216 — 7 Ways to Heal Trauma Without Going to Therapy 20:08

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Research shows 70% of us will experience trauma at least once in our lives, but many won’t seek therapy to work through it. Whether it’s because therapy doesn’t feel right for you, it’s not accessible, or you want to supplement it with additional strategies, there are many ways to recover from a traumatic experience. From drum circles to spending t…

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Thu. 05/29 – Somebody Knows Victoria’s Secrets 18:09

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Nvidia had solid earnings, though they’re quite concerned about being boxed out of China. The apparent hack of Victoria’s Secret gave me a dad-joke-title for today’s episode. Why DeepSeek’s recent R1 update is a bigger deal than even they are letting on. And why the CEO of Anthropic says we should be more worried about the AI he’s unleashing than p…

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Wed. 05/28 – Apple Playing Games Again 17:44

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Apple is making noises in the gaming space once again, but I feel like we’ve heard this all before. Getty is still deadly serious about suing AI companies. Self driving trucks seem to be juuuust about to hit the roads. And a big piece about the enmity between Apple and Elon Musk. Sponsors: Shopify.com/ride Links: Apple acquires RAC7, its first-ever…

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Tue. 05/27 – The “Holy Grail” Of AI Models 16:40

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Salesforce is back in the acquisition swing. Circle is going for an IPO. Is Netflix about to lose the streaming service crown? The Holy Grail of AI Models. And is your boss more demanding of your output now that you use AI? Links: Salesforce Agrees to Buy Informatica in Deal Worth $8 Billion (Bloomberg) Stablecoin Giant Circle File for IPO on NYSE …

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(Bonus) Calmwave Profile 35:08

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Find out more about Calmwave at Calmwave.ai. The case study we mention is here: https://catalyst.wellstar.org/casestudies/calmwave/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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215 — Are You Addicted to Revenge? Why We Crave It and How to Break the Cycle with James Kimmel 56:12

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Revenge sounds like a good idea sometimes. Whether you want to get back at an ex or you want to hurt a coworker who wronged you, there's a reason why you might fantasize about getting even. It has to do with the way your brain works. Today's guest, James Kimmel Jr., is a researcher at Yale School of Medicine and the author of The Science of Revenge…

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Fri. 05/23 – Tim Apple’s Very Bad Week 17:27

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Tariff fun is back and this time there’s only one tech company in the crosshairs: Apple. Anthropic releases flagship new Claude models, and they seem to be impressive, but half the story here is how weird they behave. Like, ratting on users to authorities, blackmailing engineers and maybe creating biological weapons. And, of course, the Weekend Lon…

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214 — Why Self-Care Isn't the Answer to Your Problems 17:41

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Self-care often gets hailed as the ultimate fix for stress, burnout, and every mental health issue. But self-care is frequently misunderstood. Sometimes, it can be like putting a Band-Aid on a deeper wound. So if self-care isn't the cure-all answer, what really helps for long-term change? That's what I'm talking about today. Some of the things I sh…

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Thu. 05/22 – OpenAI Acquihires Jony Ive! 16:03

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Is this is biggest acquihire of all time? Jony Ive is joining OpenAI to the tune of $6.5 billion dollars. And what is he going to do there? Create hardware devices that Sam Altman expects to ship 100 million of. Why Google has a unique advantage in the AI race. Why Signal is blocking Recall. And why is weather forecasting AI’s next big trick? Spons…

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Wed. 05/21 – Everything Google Everywhere And All At Once 16:57

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It’s Google day. Everything Google, everywhere, all at once. All the headlines from IO and there were a ton. What even is Google search in the age of AI? Google’s big push into smartglasses, a wild new video model and a ton, ton more. Here’s what you missed, yesterday, mostly, I guess, in the world of tech. Sponsors: Venice.ai/techmeme and code tec…

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BONUS: Try My New "Mentally Strong" App — 24/7 Support to Build Mental Strength 8:13

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Introducing Mentally Strong! My new program provides feedback, advice, and mental strength-building tools at any time you need them. I've spent over a year working on this, and I can't wait for you to try it! Mentally Strong gives you access to 16 specialized AI mental strength coaches. Whether you want help creating a script to say no to someone o…

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Tue. 05/20 – Microsoft Build 2025 17:06

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He noted the firm has the OVX computer that is meant to do simulation and graphic simulation physics engine, and it is used to synthesize and generate data. And this data is consumed by the DGX computer, which are used to train foundation models. And then it is deployed to the HX computer, which is the runtime on the edge for platforms like humanoi…

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Mon. 05/19 – How Apple Lost AI 17:29

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The big, long saga of how Apple lost the AI race. Nvidia wants you to bring your own gear. 23andMe’s assets are acquired. Why are Apple and Epic still bickering? And why has kidnapping suddenly become a major issue for big crypto players? Sponsors: AGNTCY.org Qualialife.com/ride and code ride Links: Why Apple Still Hasn’t Cracked AI (Bloomberg) Nvi…