1899 - "Asymmetric Intimacy"
Summary
Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss the cultural shift from the 90s to today, criticizing liberal policies on homelessness and fentanyl in cities like LA and Austin. They analyze geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela oil deals, Iran sanctions, and the Ukraine war, debating their impact on the upcoming midterms. The conversation also covers emerging technologies, including space-based data centers, AI, and the financial implications of regulated stablecoins and perpetual futures contracts.
Topics discussed
Intro, podcasting history, and early internet days
Jason Calacanis: Career, Austin, and moving to Texas
Homelessness, fentanyl crisis, and media framing
John C. Dvorak's passing and legacy
Midterms, Venezuela, and geopolitical tensions
Iran sanctions, inflation, and global conflicts
Crypto summit, stablecoins, and US Treasuries
Canada trade deal, immigration, and AI regulation
Open source AI, Nvidia, and hardware trends
Media deconstruction and political commentary
Meta lawsuit, social media addiction, and privacy
Beef tariffs, processing cartels, and ranching
College debt, Bitcoin history, and financial advice
Japan carry trade, immigration, and government fraud
Donations, Order of the Ant, and meetup reports
Credits, final meetup clips, and closing remarks
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