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Content provided by Natalie Toren, Byrne Hobart, and Erik Torenberg. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Natalie Toren, Byrne Hobart, and Erik Torenberg or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss the evolution of monetary systems, the economics of AI investments, and how AI is impacting the job market for junior software developers.

🔥Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:21) Centralization and AI

(03:32) Challenges of centralized planning with AI

(04:20) Curtis Yarvin's influence on modern governance

(09:53) Comparing government and corporate structures

(14:22) Succession problem in governance

(17:56) Sponsors: Babbel | Beehiiv

(20:30) Tony Blair's insights on governance

(29:43) Impact of AI on fame

(33:16) Future of digital celebrities

(36:15) Evolution of monetary systems

(42:51) AI's economic impact and challenges

(51:12) Changing job market for developers

(59:04) Outro

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LINKS:

Byrne’s writing: https://thediff.co

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On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss the evolution of monetary systems, the economics of AI investments, and how AI is impacting the job market for junior software developers.

🔥Apply to join over 400 founders and execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj

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SPONSORS:

BABBEL: 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at https://babbel.com/torenberg

BEEHIIV: Head to beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox. 🐝 Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months

---

RECOMMENDED PODCAST:

🎙️ Second Opinion - A new podcast for health-tech insiders from Christina Farr of the Second Opinion newsletter. Join Christina Farr, Luba Greenwood, and Ash Zenooz every week as they challenge industry experts with tough questions about the best bets in health-tech.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1759267211

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A8NwQE976s32zdBbZw6bv

-

📈 ECON 102 W/ NOAH SMITH - Keeping econ entertaining - Noahpinion author Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg break down business news and politics every week.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mos4VE3figVXleHDqfXOH

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/id1753399812https://podcasts.apple.com/id1753399812

---

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:21) Centralization and AI

(03:32) Challenges of centralized planning with AI

(04:20) Curtis Yarvin's influence on modern governance

(09:53) Comparing government and corporate structures

(14:22) Succession problem in governance

(17:56) Sponsors: Babbel | Beehiiv

(20:30) Tony Blair's insights on governance

(29:43) Impact of AI on fame

(33:16) Future of digital celebrities

(36:15) Evolution of monetary systems

(42:51) AI's economic impact and challenges

(51:12) Changing job market for developers

(59:04) Outro

---

LINKS:

Byrne’s writing: https://thediff.co

---

X / TWITTER:

https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg (Erik)

https://twitter.com/ByrneHobart (Byrne)

https://twitter.com/TurpentineMedia (Turpentine)

  continue reading

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