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Today we talk about the collection of journals known as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. We mark the differences between Stoicism, modern Stoic ethics, and the journals of Marcus Aurelius. We talk about the divine logos, indifferents, and how metaphysical assumptions ladder up into the virtue ethics of the ancient Stoics. We talk about some of the context that Marcus was writing each of these journals in. All of this while trying to relay some of the biggest ideas that he wrote about. Hope you love it. :)

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This episode covers the extreme perseverance and the stubborn genius of James Dyson.

Dyson has a business philosophy which is very different from anything you might have encountered before. A philosophy which demands difference from what exists and retention of total control. For almost four decades, James Dyson has been building one of the most valuable privately-held companies in the world. A company he owns without shareholders — and one that is centered around an obsession with the quality of the product above all.

I spent well over 70 hours reading (and rereading) both Against the Odds and Invention: A Life of Learning Through Failure. These books tell the story of the vision of a single man, pursued with dogged determination, that was nothing less than obsession.

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(0:00) Introducing Elon Musk, and reflecting on his DOGE experience

(2:47) Optimus: Progress and potential, the “hands problem”

(12:20) Tesla: AI5 chips, impact on FSD

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MIT physicist Max Tegmark argues AI now belongs inside physics—and that consciousness will be next. He separates intelligence (goal-achieving behavior) from consciousness (subjective experience), sketches falsifiable experiments using brain-reading tech and rigorous theories (e.g., IIT/φ), and shows how ideas like Hopfield energy landscapes make memory “feel” like physics. We get into mechanistic interpretability (sparse autoencoders), number representations that snap into clean geometry, why RLHF mostly aligns behavior (not goals), and the stakes as AI progress accelerates from “underhyped” to civilization-shaping. It’s a masterclass on where mind, math, and machines collide.

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Timestamps:

- 00:00 - Why AI is the New Frontier of Physics

- 09:38 - Is Consciousness Just a Byproduct of Intelligence?

- 16:43 - A Falsifiable Theory of Consciousness? (The MEG Helmet Experiment)

- 27:34 - Beyond Neural Correlates: A New Paradigm for Scientific Inquiry

- 38:40 - Humanity: The Masters of Underestimation (Fermi's AI Analogy)

- 51:27 - What Are an AI's True Goals? (The Serial Killer Problem)

- 1:03:42 - Fermat's Principle, Entropy, and the Physics of Goals

- 1:15:52 - Eureka Moment: When an AI Discovered Geometry on Its Own

- 1:30:01 - Refuting the "AI Doomers": We Have More Agency Than We Think

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- Max’s Papers: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eBXEZxgAAAAJ&hl=en

- Language Models Use Trigonometry to Do Addition [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.00873

- Generalization from Starvation [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.08255

- Geoffrey Hinton [TOE]: https://youtu.be/b_DUft-BdIE

- Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/c8iFtaltX-s

- Iceberg of Consciousness [TOE]: https://youtu.be/65yjqIDghEk

- Improved Measures of Integrated Information [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1601.02626

- David Kaiser [TOE]: https://youtu.be/_yebLXsIdwo

- Iain McGilchrist [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Q9sBKCd2HD0

- Elan Barenholtz & William Hahn [TOE]: https://youtu.be/A36OumnSrWY

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Stuart McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the chief scientific officer at Backfitpro where he specializes in evaluating complex cases of lower back pain from across the globe. In this episode, Stuart engages in a deep exploration of lower back pain, starting with the anatomy of the lower back, the workings of the spine, the pathophysiology of back pain, and areas of vulnerability. He challenges the concept of nonspecific back pain, emphasizing the importance of finding a causal relationship between injury and pain. Stuart highlights compelling case studies of the successful treatment of complex cases of lower back pain, reinforcing his conviction that nobody needs to suffer endlessly. He also covers the importance of strength and stability, shares his favorite exercises to prescribe to patients, and provides invaluable advice for maintaining a healthy spine.

We discuss:

• Peter’s experience with debilitating back pain [3:00];
Anatomy of the back: spine, discs, facet joints, and common pain points [14:15];
• Lower back injuries and pain: acute vs. chronic, impact of disc damage, microfractures, and more [24:30];
• Why the majority of back injuries happen around the L4, L5, and S1 joints [30:45];
• How the spine responds to forces like bending and loading, and how it adapts to different athletic activities [36:00];
• The pathology of bulging discs [43:00];
• The pathophysiology of Peter’s back pain, injuries from excessive loading, immune response to back injuries, muscle relaxers, and more [45:45];
• The three most important exercises Stuart prescribes, how he assesses patients, and the importance of tailored exercises based on individual needs and body types [56:00];
• The significance of strength and stability in preventing injuries and preserving longevity [1:08:00];
• Stuart’s take on squats and deadlifting: potential risks, alternatives, and importance of correct movement patterns [1:19:15];
• Helping patients with psychological trauma from lower back pain by empowering them with the understanding of the mechanical aspects of their pain [1:29:45];
• Empowering patients through education and understanding of their pain through Stuart’s clinic and work through BackFitPro [1:38:30];
• When surgical interventions may be appropriate, and “virtual surgery” as an alternative [1:46:30];
• Weakness, nerve pain, and stenosis: treatments, surgical considerations, and more [1:55:15];
• Tarlov cysts: treatment and surgical considerations [2:00:00];
• The evolution of patient assessments and the limitations of MRI [2:02:00];
• Pain relief related to stiffness and muscle bulk through training [2:06:45];
• Advice for the young person on how to keep a healthy spine [2:14:00];
• Resources for individuals dealing with lower back pain [2:25:15]; and
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It’s been five years since Ben Greenfield joined me on The Dr. Hyman Show, and a lot has changed. Ben isn’t doing many of the things he once swore by. In fact, he’s discovered that some of the most powerful practices for health and longevity are simpler and more sustainable than the extreme routines he became known for. 

In this episode, we talk about the biohacks he’s left behind, the innovations he still uses, and the deeper priorities that now guide his life. Join us on YouTube for the full talk or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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We discuss:

• How much exercise is truly healthy, and when it starts working against you

• Simple training shifts that build strength and stamina while protecting long-term health

• What recovery tools can actually speed healing and reduce inflammation

• Can light and oxygen really reset your body’s rhythms and improve sleep?

• Why community, family, and spiritual health may be the most overlooked keys to longevity

True longevity isn’t found in extremes—it’s built through balance, connection, and simple daily practices that stand the test of time.

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My guest today is Joe Liemandt. Joe is the Principal at Alpha School and the founder of Triliogy Software and ESW Capital. He became the youngest member of the Forbes 400 in the 1990s before vanishing from public view for two decades—only to emerge with a $1 billion bet that he can make kids learn 10x faster using AI. Joe has built an AI tutoring system so effective that students at his Alpha School literally beg not to take summer breaks, achieving 2x learning outcomes in just 2 hours with standardized test results that compete with the best of them.

We dive deep into why this could be the most valuable product he's ever built, his contrarian thesis that traditional SaaS is facing AI-driven obsolescence, and how his experience buying 100+ software companies prepared him for this moonshot in a trillion-dollar market that hasn't innovated in 200 years.  For investors, this is a masterclass in deploying patient capital to rebuild broken systems from first principles, with insights on everything from regulatory moats to the intersection of AI and human psychology.

As your excited skeptic, I push hard on the technology readiness, parental adoption hurdles, and whether this audacious vision can actually scale to a billion kids. Additionally, in a Colossus Profile released last week, our editor-in-chief Jeremy Stern reported, for the first time, Joe as the product guy behind Alpha School in a can’t miss piece of writing. And now please enjoy my conversation with Joe Liemandt. 

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best(00:06:08) How Alpha School Is Revolutionizing Learning(00:12:47) Personalized Tutoring with AI(00:19:59) Measuring the Impossible: 2x Learning Outcomes(00:25:39) All Educational Content Is Obsolete(00:35:51) Motivating Students: The Key to Success(00:42:06) Life Skills Workshops: Real-World Lessons(00:47:47) The Key to Happiness: High Standards(00:52:33) The Role of Guides and Coaches(00:58:22) Feedback Loops and AI in Education(01:04:20) The AI-Powered Classroom Experience(01:18:06) From Self-Doubt to Limitless Learning(01:28:20) Challenges in Public School Systems(01:41:56) Gamified Learning and Technology(01:49:46) From Trilogy to Trillion-Dollar Markets(01:55:05) Why Software Companies Fail(02:01:21) Trilogy University(02:10:39) Lessons from Mentors(02:17:25) Pushing Limits and Finding Passion(02:27:12) Joe's Kindest Thing

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Elon Musk—and nothing else.

I spent well over 60 hours reading (and rereading) the biography of Elon Musk written by Walter Isaacson. I then spent several days editing down 40 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not about How Elon Works.

This episode focuses exclusively on the ideas Elon used to build his companies and his truly singular career. There is no one else like him — living or dead.

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Did anyone ever teach you about money when you were younger?

What’s one money mistake you made in your 20s?

Today, Jay shares the financial lessons he wishes he knew in his twenties. Insights that don’t just change how you handle money, but how you understand it. Jay reveals that most people aren’t actually bad with money, they were simply never taught how to build a healthy, secure relationship with it.

Jay explains how these dynamics affect our financial habits, emphasizing that real financial security begins with mindset and choices, not income. From challenging inherited money beliefs to addressing debt with clarity rather than fear, this episode offers a roadmap to move from financial stress to financial stability.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Shift from Avoiding Money to Owning It

How to Build a Secure Relationship with Money

How to Invest in Knowledge Before Assets

How to Break Free from Financial Programming

How to Simplify Your Finances When Overwhelmed

Wealth isn’t about looking rich, it’s about living with intention, respecting yourself, and aligning your money with purpose.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:01 Is It Too Late to Learn Financial Literacy?

04:18 Myth: Money is the Root of All Evil

05:31 #1: It's About Good Decisions, Not Income

08:20 #2: You Can't Save What You Don't Have

11:26 #3: Buying More Won’t Build Wealth

17:14 #4: Don't Avoid Debt Education

18:25 #5: You're Not Lazy You’re Just Overwhelmed

19:56 #6: Where Did You Get Your Money Beliefs?

23:52 #7: Generosity Multiplies Wealth

 

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