The Abstractable Podcast

By Ryan Griffin & Lachlan Smith

This is a podcast for entrepreneurial spirited, the curious and those hungry to learn about the world around them. We distill the ideas from the world's best thinkers in startups, business, creativity... more

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March 18, 2020 #2 Highlights: Nassim Nicholas Taleb - The most important concept of the 2000's - Black Swan Events
For those that don't have the time to listen to the full episode, here are the highlights from episode 2, where Ryan and Lach discuss the book The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
Covered in this highlight reel:
• Why an apprenticeship is the best model for learning.
• How do you know when you know something?
• How science comes from technology not the other way around.
• What is a Black Swan?
• Why you don't go fishing where waves are breaking.
In the full episode Ryan and Lach discuss the book The Black Swan by Nassim Nicolas Taleb in depth. A topic that is particularly relevant given what the world is currently dealing with in regards to COVID-19.
They discuss his formative years growing up in Lebanon and his work in the US working as a "quant" on Wall St. Most importantly, they discuss his Black Swan Theory of extreme random events. They believe truly taking the time to understand the concepts he discusses will have a profound effect on how you understand and think about the world around you. Also, that these ideas will continue to be become more important as the world becomes more interconnected.
We hope you enjoy.
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14min
March 15, 2020 #2 Nassim Nicholas Taleb - The most important concept of the 2000's - Black Swan Events
In this episode, Ryan and Lach discuss the book The Black Swan by Nassim Nicolas Taleb.
A topic that is particularly relevant given what the world is currently dealing with in regards to COVID-19.
They discuss his formative years growing up in Lebanon and his work in the US working as a "quant" on Wall St. Most importantly, they discuss his Black Swan Theory of extreme random events.
They believe truly taking the time to understand the concepts he discusses will have a profound effect on how you understand and think about the world around you. Also, these ideas will continue to become more important as the world becomes more interconnected.

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb - The Black Swan (Ep. 002 Abstractable)

00:00 - Opening remarks
00:54 - The Book
01:51 - Reading vs Listen to podcast
04:58 - Context of the book release
07:50 - The author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
31:24 - The F*** You Money
34:36 - How Do You Know When You Know Something?
43:04 - Most sciences come from technology, not technology coming from science.
44:30 - What is a Black Swan?
55:16 - How Can We Use The Black Swan?
1:09:10 - Wrap up
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We hope you enjoy.
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1h 23min
March 12, 2020 #1 Highlights: Ray Dalio - Running the world's most successful private hedge-fund
For those that don't have the time to listen to the full episode, here are the highlights from episode 1, where Ryan and Lach discuss the book Principles by Ray Dalio.
Covered in this highlight reel:
• Dalio's theory of radical truth and transparency
• how important reflection is to be able to improve
• replacing your attachment to always being right with the joy of learning what is true
• how to apply Principles to your life.
In the full episode, we discuss Ray's life from his humble beginnings through to running the most successful private hedge fund in the world - Bridgewater Associates with over 1500 employees and $80b under management. We explore how he see's the world, specifically his approach to learning, the failures he has had, his work and how he approaches life in general.
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14min
March 08, 2020 #1 Ray Dalio - Running the world's most successful private hedge-fund
In this episode, Ryan and Lach discuss the book Principles by Ray Dalio.
They discuss Ray's life from his humble beginnings through to running the most successful private hedge-fund in the world - Bridgewater Associates with over 1500 employees and $80b under management.
We explore how he sees the world, specifically his approach to learning, the failures he has had, his work, and how he approaches life in general.

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Ray Dalio - Running the world’s most successful private hedge-fund (Ep. 001 Abstractable)
00:00 - Opening remarks | Context of the book
07:13 - The Book
13:28 - Ray Dalio’s life
18:39 - Young Ray Dalio
20:09 - Dalio’s First Investment
21:14 - First Principle
46:15 - Ray Dalio’s failures
1:01:19 - What is Radical truth?
1:08:32 - Working with transparency
1:11:42 - Pain + Reflection = Progress
1:22:40 - The Five steps process of continually evolving
1:33:37 - Why you should write down your Principles
1:42:59 - Wrap up
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1h 44min
March 08, 2020 #0 Introducing Abstractable - A podcast for the curious
We did it, The Abstractable Podcast is live
We have now arrived at Episode 0. In this episode we discuss what this podcast is all about, who we are and where we are heading.
The Abstractable podcast is for curious people with a desire to learn. The goal is to bring what might appear unattainable or reserved only for the already successful, to anyone. Hosts Ryan Griffin and Lachlan Smith as they bring ideas and practical takeaways from their favourite authors and thought leaders. They discuss business, psychology, culture, mental models and different ways of looking at the world. The show covers what has worked to bring success (or failure) to a range of individuals, companies and ideas.
Thanks for listening.
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5min

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