A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann

A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann

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A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann episodes

  • 2 - Developing Mental Resilience in Crisis (Brian Ferguson)

    Two years ago, I peered over the shoulder of a world-renown cardiac surgeon as he made precise incisions into a still-beating heart. My guest this week, Brian Ferguson, facilitated the observation.    

     Brian and I will  explore the mental models and habits that enable people to thrive in the midst of challenging circumstances. He is a former SEAL and is currently the founder and CEO of Arena Labs.    Brian currently works with the leadership team at the world-renown Cleveland Clinic, developing techniques alongside surgeons and nurses to help them succeed in time-sensitive, life-threatening situations. He's assembled a team of world class musicians, military special operators, and athletes to teach the techniques of high performance to those in the Arena.  

     He also moonlights as a faculty member at Singularity University, has worked with Red Bull performance experts, and is a thought partner and coach to numerous senior executives.    

    More than anything, Brian is a deeply intentional friend who improves the lives of all he touches.  Our journeys were intertwined during our military days, and he continues to be a trusted confidant.

    54 min
  • 1 - Black Swans, Risk, and Exponentials (Dan Rasmussen)

    Our inaugural guest is my friend Dan Rasmussen, who runs Verdad Capital - an actively managed investment fund that provides incisive weekly commentary on markets and risk.  Dan frequently writes about investing in the midst of crisis and preparing for the unimaginable.

    In this conversation, we explore the COVID-19 outbreak and the global response through an investing lens.  

    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 6 - Minority Report: Dissent in Crisis (Yinon Weiss)

    When the world's consensus seems one-directional in a time of global pandemic, how should we perceive contrarian views?  Which voices, data, and models should we trust?  Does Free Speech matter when unified action is required?


    This week, I interview Yinon Weiss.  He's spent much of the past few weeks analyzing data related to COVID, publishing a widely distributed Medium  article that was removed and then eventually restored. He also recently published as an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.  

    They also co-lead a project to understand the prevalence of COVID antibodies across the country:  https://www.seroprevalence.com/

    Even beyond the current crisis, we will explore what it means to hold contrarian views, how to navigate various expert opinions, and most importantly, how to engage effectively with those who may interpret facts differently than yourself.

    Finally, i'll note that the purpose of this episode is not to advocate for a particular policy perspective, but rather explore the world of ideas and wrestle with data-driven perspectives we may not always see.

    1 hr 3 min

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