Episode 069 — Wrapped Around an Axle
Ben and James discuss how the aggregation of media led to a weakening of political parties, opening the door to unexpected candidates. Plus, why Facebook’s focus on engagement might be dangerous, and ...
4 Mar 20161h 12min
Episode 068 — Binary Backdoors
Ben and James discuss Apple versus the FBI. Links James Allworth: The U.S. has Gone F&*%ing Mad — Medium James Allworth: How the Apple/FBI Fight Risks the Whole U.S. Tech Industry — Harvard Business R...
26 Feb 20161h 2min
Episode 067 — Weighing and Voting
Ben and James discuss the mistakes made by Zenefits, when to challenge regulation, and the problem with short-term thinking. This podcast was recorded before the Apple/FBI news broke; we currently pla...
19 Feb 20161h 2min
Episode 066 — You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Ben and James discuss winner-take-all dynamics and its implications for advertising, bubble talk, and venture capital. Plus, what Facebook and Marc Andreessen got wrong about Free Basics and India. Th...
12 Feb 20161h 4min
Episode 065 — Competing Against Non-Consumption
Ben and James discuss Apple earnings, Twitter’s troubles, and whether or not the Internet is over-rated. This episode is sponsored by Wealthfront. See recommended portfolios and get up to $15,000 mana...
29 Jan 20161h 8min
Episode 064 — Disrupting Trump
Ben and James discuss the Donald Trump and inequality, then FANG, Aggregation Theory, and Disruption. This episode is sponsored by Wealthfront. See recommended portfolios and get up to $15,000 managed...
22 Jan 20161h 15min
Episode 063 — Driving Into the Future
Ben and James discuss the future of cars and transportation. This episode is sponsored by Wealthfront. See recommended portfolios and get up to $15,000 managed for free by visiting Wealthfront.com/Exp...
15 Jan 20161h 1min
Episode 062 — Give Some to Get Some
Ben and James discuss Paul Graham’s essay on inequality and the politics of technology. This episode is sponsored by Wealthfront. See recommended portfolios and get up to $15,000 managed for free by v...
8 Jan 20161h 9min
