Brazil: A Country of the Future?
In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg talk about why Brazil hasn't lived up to its expectations as a global powerhouse. Despite having immense natural resources, a large population, and a fav...
21 Juli 202453min
Can China Power its Rise?
In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss China's energy strategy and its broader geopolitical implications. Contrary to popular belief, China is not aggressively pursuing energy independ...
12 Juli 202452min
The Power Structures of Cities
Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the enduring influence of cities on human civilization, exploring their role as the longest-lived human institutions and their impact on social and political stru...
14 Juni 202447min
The Turbulence of Boeing: Decline and Future Prospects
Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg talk about the decline of Boeing. They discuss Boeing's recent troubles, including fatal crashes and maintenance problems, and how these issues reflect broader concerns a...
7 Juni 202445min
Live Players Analysis: Drug Cartels in Mexico
In this episode of 'Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the intricate dynamics of Mexican drug cartels and their impact on both Mexico's political and economic landscape. The discussio...
30 Maj 202441min
How to Find the Frontiers of Knowledge, Samo Burja for The Stoa
Today we're publishing a talk Samo Burja gave to The Stoa in 2020 all about how to find and advance uncrystallized fields of knowledge. In this discussion, Samo critiques current academia for its inef...
25 Maj 202456min
Academia's Impact on Society | Rudyard Lynch Interviews Samo Burja
In this episode of Live Players, Rudyard Lynch (@whatifalthist on YouTube) interviews Samo Burja and covers a range of topics including why Samo left academia, the current state of education, the impa...
6 Maj 20241h 1min
The Future of Democracy
This episode features Erik and Samo's 2nd-ever interview for the Venture Stories podcast, an in-depth discussion of geopolitics, statecraft, and the study of society. It was recorded in 2019. They cov...
28 Apr 20241h 12min
