Infinite Loops



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Alex Danco returns for his seventh (yes, SEVENTH) appearance on Infinite Loops to discuss, as usual, pretty much everything other than the topics we had prepared in advance.  This week, we discuss: The two types of lawyers, what Alex learned from reading Don Quixote, Elon the Reply Guy, the psychology of Seinfeld, the best Wall Street Movies, and much more.  Important Links:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alex_Danco Website: https://alexdanco.com/ Newsletter: https://danco.substack.com/  Show Notes:  The two kinds of lawyers Medicine, placebo, Don Quixote & theatre Heroes, villains & main characters Elon the Reply Guy Safe words, scams & narrative collapse Self-deception is multiplayer The psychology of Seinfeld To what extent are great innovations already baked into the systems? Margin Call: The two schools of thought The best Wall Street movies MUCH more!  Books Mentioned:  The Theory And Practice Of Gamesmanship Or The Art Of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating; by Stephen Potter Don Quixote; by Miguel de Cervantes The Fifth Science; by Exurb1a The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It; by Will Storr The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History; by Howard K. Bloom Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships; by Eric Berne Mendel's Dwarf; by Simon Mawer The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine; by Michael Lewis The Bonfire of the Vanities; by Tom Wolfe The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron; by Peter Elkind & Bethany McLean 

Alex Danco — On Self-Delusion, Sancho Panza, Safe Words & Seinfeld (EP.156)

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In this episode, recorded during the 2024 Abundance360 Summit, Ray, Geoffrey, and Peter debate whether AI will become sentient, what consciousness constitutes, and if AI should have rights.


01:12 | The Future of AI and Humanity

10:30 | The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

25:00 |The Dangers and Possibilities of AI


Ray Kurzweil, an American inventor and futurist, is a pioneer in artificial intelligence. He has contributed significantly to OCR, text-to-speech, and speech recognition technologies. He is the author of numerous books on AI and the future of technology and has received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, among other honors. At Google, Kurzweil focuses on machine learning and language processing, driving advancements in technology and human potential.

Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the "godfather of deep learning," is a British-Canadian cognitive psychologist and computer scientist recognized for his pioneering work in artificial neural networks. His research on neural networks, deep learning, and machine learning has significantly impacted the development of algorithms that can perform complex tasks such as image and speech recognition.

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Key Takeaways  In the 1930s, the US Treasury took partial possession of Fort Knox so that it could store its gold thereBefore Fort Knox, most of the United States’ gold was stored in New York City and Philadelphia, two cities that were close to the coast and potentially more vulnerable to an invasion from an adversary Supposedly, there are 4600 metric tons of gold in the vault at Fort Knox; this equates to 2.5% of all the gold ever mined in human history  Some people believe that there is actually no gold in the vault There have only been three official tours of Fort Knox since its foundingFort Knox is hooked up to its own water and power supply; it can go “off-grid”There is speculation that the field surrounding Fort Knox is a minefield

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When Fort Knox was built in the 1930s to house America’s gold supply, it was billed as an impenetrable, impregnable, don’t-even-think-of-trying vault. But as the world has moved further away from gold, the stockpile’s lost a bit of its luster. Learn all about it in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: All the Gold In Fort Knox: Meh

My guest today is Ken Langone. Ken is a legendary American businessman best known for his co-founding of Home Depot. He is also a former director of the New York Stock Exchange and a passionate philanthropist. He shares with us a lifetime's worth of wisdom, building Home Depot into a powerhouse and prioritizing his employees above all else. He says he still “bleeds orange” to this day. You’ll hear as he recounts his business endeavors, his strict belief in keeping your word, and his true pride in his country, which he knows to be the land of opportunity. We discuss his work with Ross Perot, the idea of an upside-down hierarchy, and the power of loyalty. For anyone who may find it easier to follow along, we have a transcript of the episode on joincolossus.com. Please enjoy this conversation with Ken Langone.  

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Show Notes:
(00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best
(00:004:00) The Unforgettable Pitch to Ross Perot
(00:08:37) Winning Over Perot with Honesty and Insight
(00:16:08) The Art of Negotiation and Trust
(00:19:31) Loyalty, Integrity, and the Power of Keeping Your Word
(00:23:51) Home Depot's Culture of Service and Empowerment
(00:29:16) Frank's Authentic Leadership and Its Impact
(00:31:00) Transforming NYU Medical Center
(00:33:45) Ken’s Investment Philosophy: Long Hold Only
(00:39:56) The Power of Resilience in Business
(00:45:37) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Ken

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Key Takeaways Hormones do not act alone; they interact with many organs and neurotransmitters in the bodyTestosterone & estrogen are more than just sex hormones –
Estrogen in females is important for bone growth, energy, muscle development, endurance, physical movement/urge to take actionTestosterone in males plays a role in mood, bone growth and development, muscle mass, and strength

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We think of estrogen and testosterone as the female and male sex hormones and they may seem kind of gross (is that just Josh?), but that simple understanding is way off. A magical biochemical dance between the two creates everything from bones to moods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Danco — On Self-Delusion, Sancho Panza, Safe Words & Seinfeld (EP.156)

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