Long History: Civilization Is Older Than We Thought
In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg explore ancient complex human society that likely predates agriculture and written history by thousands of years. They discuss ancient se...
12 Mars 47min
Why Hardware Is the Way to Win the AI Race
In this episode of Live Players, Samo Buja and Erik Torenberg discuss the pivotal role of hardware in the advancement of AI, the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing, and the intricate ...
18 Juli 202552min
India, Pakistan, and Religious Tensions
This week on Live Players, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss geopolitical and societal complexities of the India-Pakistan conflict, examining the historical context, demographic challenges, milita...
16 Maj 202541min
The Almost-Industrial Revolutions of Rome and China
Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the potential industrial revolutions in history, particularly in the Roman Empire and Song Dynasty China, their technological advancements, economic factors, and ...
9 Maj 202544min
Is Europe Part of America?
In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the global influence of U.S. politics on Western countries, the persistence of Western civilization as a political unit, the sync...
21 Feb 202554min
Predicting Humanity’s Interplanetary Future
Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the future of space colonization, touching on the implications of Mars and lunar settlements, the technological advancements driving space exploration, and how mu...
14 Feb 202555min
Curtis Yarvin and the Evolution of American Political Thought
In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss Curtis Yarvin's influence on government efficiency ideas, the pitfalls of gridlock and bureaucratic decay, and how transformative...
31 Jan 202552min
