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How a dung beetle inspired a better AI model | Nanjira Sambuli

There's a common African proverb: "When elephants fight, it's the grass that suffers." Policy researcher Nanjira Sambuli says we must apply this thinking to today's AI evolution, asking: When tech giants battle for dominance, who gets trampled in the process? She introduces a new ... Show More

9m 19s

Yesterday

1 thing you can do today to be happier | Sonja Lyubomirsky

Can anyone become happier? Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky studies this question in her lab, doing experiments on "happiness interventions" to see what kinds of actions elicit this sought-after emotion. In a quick talk, she shares the results of her work: a small shift that can ch ... Show More

23m 7s

Feb 2

In defense of hip-hop | Roland Fryer

Hip-hop often gets blamed for its controversial lyrics. What if there was a way to actually measure its impact on people's lives? Analyzing 40 years' worth of radio station data and lyrics from rappers like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar, economist Roland Fryer puts one ... Show More

13m 49s

Oct 2025

What it’s really like to win the lottery | Matt Pitcher

What happens when ordinary people win the lottery? Financial planner Matt Pitcher shares lessons from more than a decade of advising lotto winners, revealing how sudden wealth can unbalance life and spark consumerism — or create profound opportunities for meaning. This talk just ... Show More

13m 12s

Sep 2025

What the Successful Know About Wealth, When to Invest, Why Own Rentals | ASK ME ANYTHING

In this week's Ask Me Anything, Ryan and Kipp tackle pressing questions from the Iron Council, all centered on money. From understanding the habits of wealthy men, to real vs. nominal gains, to the psychology of budgeting and investing, they cov ... Show More

1h 4m

Jun 2023

Why Are You Investing? Defining Your Rich Life with Ramit Sethi

Camden and Bret sit down with Ramit Sethi, host of Netflix’s hit show, “How to Get Rich”, author of the New York Times bestseller, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” and host of the popular “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” podcast. He is known for his unconventional insights on money ... Show More

47m 52s

Sep 2024

What This Historic Rate Cut Means For Your Real Estate Investments & How You Can Take Advantage of It | Wise Investor Segment

In this powerful episode of the Wise Investor Segment, our host Matty A. delivers a crucial message for anyone looking to thrive amidst the upcoming season of hardship, chaos, and life-changing opportunities. Matty A. discusses what this historic rate cut means for your real e ... Show More

29m 50s

Apr 2025

Moment 208: The Dumbest Financial Advice Everyone Weirdly Follows That’s Keeping Them Poor!

What if the key to investing wasn’t finding the next big thing—but surviving the next unknown? Bestselling author and savings expert Morgan Housel shares the true story that changed how he sees risk forever—and how it reshaped his philosophy on money, markets, and why most people ... Show More

27m 14s

Nov 2024

Rich Mind vs. Poor Mind — A Psychologist’s Guide to Building Wealth

Many people think becoming wealthy is all about having the right job, inheritance, or just lucky breaks. And those things can certainly give you a leg up. But according to my guest, the biggest key to building wealth is your mindset, as research shows that even high earners ca ... Show More

40m 13s

Jul 2021

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Summary

This my book summary of The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. This episode is also available as a blog post at: <a href="https://jsilva.blog/2021/07/12/psychology-of-money-summary/">https://jsilva.blog/2021/07/12/psychology-of-money-summary/</a> These are my favorit ... Show More

28m 48s

Nov 2024

The 4 Ways You Can Eliminate Risk On Your Real Estate Investments To Ensure You Never Lose Money | Wise Investor Segment | Replay

In this powerful episode of the Wise Investor Segment, our host Matty A. delivers a crucial message for anyone looking to thrive amidst the upcoming season of hardship, chaos, and life-changing opportunities. Matty A. shares the 4 ways you can eliminate risk on your Real Estat ... Show More

25m 32s

Dec 2024

Why Shouldn’t I Get a 30-Year Mortgage?

💵 Sign up for EveryDollar today - Create a free Budget! Listen to how ordinary people built extraordinary wealth - and how you can, too. You’ll learn how millionaires live on less than they make, avoid debt, invest, and are disciplined and responsible! Next Steps: 💰Need Help ... Show More

10m 24s

Jan 2025

I Read 50 Finance Books - Here’s What Will Make You Rich

This week, Sim shares her top five takeaways from reading over 50 must-read investing and money books, including Andrew Wilkinson's Never Enough and Felix Dennis's How to Get Rich. From the "buy, don't build" philosophy to embracing risks while young, this ep ... Show More

17m 18s

What it’s really like to win the lottery...