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Infinite Loops

Infinite Loops

Jim O'Shaughnessy

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In a rapidly changing world, it's too easy to get trapped by the existing models. New problems are met with old solutions, leading to infinite loops of inaction. We're here to change that. By exploring ideas ranging from the Tao Te Ching to cutting-edge advances in AI, we will arm you with the tools & fresh perspectives required to upgrade your HumanOS and thrive in our messy, probabilistic world. Infinite Loops is part of Jim’s new company, O'Shaughnessy Ventures. For in-depth syntheses of our guests' ideas, as well as for additional ideas that make you go Hmm that’s interesting!, subscribe to our Substack at https://infiniteloops.substack.com. Powered by O’Shaughnessy Ventures.
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Thomas J Bevan is an author and essayist. He pens The Commonplace newsletter which includes workshops on writing, movie reviews, and essays on life. We talk about:

  • Starting a commonplace
  • Striking a balance between the physical and digital
  • Not defining growth with metrics
  • The Soaring 20s Social Club
  • And MUCH more!

Follow Thomas on Twitter at https://twitter.com/thomasjb3van and subscribe to his newsletter at https://thomasjbevan.substack.com/

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Infinite Loops - 10-K Diver — Finance For Everyone (EP.101)
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04/21/22 • 70 min

As Chamath Palihapitiya put it back in April 2021, 10-K Diver is “one of the best fintwit accounts on Twitter.” 10-K Diver loves breaking down complex financial topics and helping people understand them via engaging Twitter threads. You can follow 10-K Diver on Twitter at https://twitter.com/10kdiver and read all his threads at https://10kdiver.com/twitter-threads/ Show Notes:

  • Curating aggressively
  • Is there a long term plan?
  • Reasoning from the first principles
  • Volatility tax
  • Do markets have a memory?
  • Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE)
  • Mental models for investing
  • Premeditating
  • Jim’s GIF game
  • Is it a Lindy or a turkey?
  • The ‘Money Concepts’ show
  • Benefits and pitfalls of leverage
  • What’s next for the 10-K diver?

Books Mentioned:

  • Reminiscences of a Stock Operator; by Edwin Lefèvre
  • Happy; by Derren Brown
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Infinite Loops - Luke Burgis — What Drives Human Desire? (EP.50)
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06/03/21 • 82 min

In this episode of Infinite Loops we spoke with Luke Burgis, author of the book 'Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life'. We talk about:
  • Needs vs. Desire
  • The current state of social media
  • 'Celebristan' and 'Freshmanistan'
  • How to identify fake "experts"
  • Scapegoating and Mimetic Violence
  • And a LOT more!
Follow Luke on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lukeburgis and get his newly-released book 'Wanting' from: https://lukeburgis.com/wanting/
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Infinite Loops - Erik Hoel — Exploring Consciousness (EP.80)
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12/13/21 • 59 min

Erik Hoel is a neuroscientist and an author. Erik often writes about the intersection of humanities and science, and his debut novel "The Revelations" is a tale of science, murder, and consciousness. Our discussion with Erik includes topics like:

  • Are humans really "conscious"?
  • Different theories of consciousness
  • Neural pruning in babies
  • How emotions drives scientific progress
  • Accepting the flaws in each of us
  • And MUCH more!

Follow Erik on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/erikphoel and read more about his work at https://www.erikphoel.com/

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Zachary Resnick is the Managing Partner and co-founder at Unbounded Capital, a trumpet player and composer, and a poker enthusiast. We speak with Zach about:

  • Scaling issues with BTC
  • Why isn't Bitcoin SV the prominent Bitcoin?
  • The best use-cases for Bitcoin SV
  • Can Bitcoin SV survive a govt. attack?
  • Jazz music, Poker, and much more!

Follow Zachary on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/TrumpetisAwesom and know more about Unbounded Capital at https://unboundedcapital.com/

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Dr Michael Donnino is the founder/director of the Psychophysiologic Research Group, and the first person in the country to complete a residency/fellowship program leading to board certification in internal medicine, emergency medicine, and critical care. Liz Wallenstein is a licensed mental health counselor who has trained in, among other areas, the methodology of ‘TMS Mind Body-Connection’. Liz and Dr Michael join the show to discuss the profound influence of Dr John Sarno on their lives, and the potentially transformational power of ‘Mind-Body’ therapies. Important Links:

Show Notes:

  • Introductions to Dr. Sarno
  • The relationship between our emotional and physical reactions
  • Reasons to be hopeful
  • Emotions and conditioning
  • A response to the sceptics
  • The societal costs of chronic pain
  • Mental health: moving beyond diagnostic labels
  • Long COVID and mind-body syndrome
  • The future of psychophysiological research
  • What does the medical community think of mind-body syndrome?
  • Doing the inner work that’s needed to heal
  • The future of mind-body treatments
  • The importance of sincerity

Books Mentioned:

  • Your Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma; by Bessel van der Kolk;
  • Molecules of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine; by Candace Pert
  • Healing Back Pain; by John E. Sarno
  • The Screwtape Letters; by C.S. Lewis
  • The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It; by Will Storr
  • The Great Pain Deception: Faulty Medical Advice Is Making Us Worse; by Steve Ozanich
  • Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient; by Norman Cousins
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Infinite Loops - Matt Clifford — The Rise of Modernity (EP.77)
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12/02/21 • 82 min

Matt is the Co-founder & CEO at Entrepreneur First, and Co-founder & NED at Code First Girls. We talk with Matt about:

  • Internet in an era of "dampened variance"
  • Increasing democratic participation
  • Bull and Bear case for creativity
  • What Matt looks for in people before investing
  • Role of geography in entrepreneurship
  • And MUCH more!

Follow Matt on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/matthewclifford and subscribe to his newsletter at http://tib.matthewclifford.com/

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Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, a YouTuber, TEDx Speaker, and an ex-professional Party Boy! We have a wide ranging discussion with Chris in this episode of Infinite Loops, including topics like:

  • The need to explore different ideas
  • Impact of The Great Reshuffle
  • Genetic Behaviorism
  • Cultural difference in US vs UK
  • Getting good at 'Networking'
  • And a LOT more!

Follow Chris on his Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ChrisWillx and listen to his podcast on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIaH-gZIVC432YRjNVvnyCA

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Infinite Loops - Dave Nadig — Decoding the Metaverse (EP.89)
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02/03/22 • 80 min

Dave Nadig is the CIO & Director of Research for ETF Trends and ETF Database. However, our conversation with Dave takes a curious turn and instead of ETFs, we end up discussing about:

• Tokenizing everything

• Left vs. Right brain thinking

• Working on the limitations of Web 3.0

• Role of psychology in asset valuation

• And MUCH more!

Follow Dave on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DaveNadig and know more about ETF Trends at https://www.etftrends.com

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Cliff Asness is the Founder, Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer at AQR Capital Management. Prior to co-founding AQR Capital Management, he was a Managing Director and Director of Quantitative Research for the Asset Management Division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Cliff joins the show to discuss FTX, AMC , why hedge funds aren’t hedging, the role of index funds and a whole lot more. Important Links:

Show Notes:

  • Cliff’s take on FTX and crypto
  • The AMC saga
  • HODL and the MOASS
  • Finding the right media format for substantive investment conversations
  • Thoughts on the value spread
  • “We don’t want a world where markets are perfect”
  • Hedge funds aren’t hedging
  • The role of index funds
  • Never override a model
  • “Study statistics and stick to your principles”

Books Mentioned:

  • What Works on Wall Street: A Guide to the Best-Performing Investment Strategies of All Time; by Jim O’Shaughnessy
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FAQ

How many episodes does Infinite Loops have?

Infinite Loops currently has 241 episodes available.

What topics does Infinite Loops cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Technology and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Infinite Loops?

The episode title 'Thomas J Bevan — Avoiding the Middle Ground (EP.84)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Infinite Loops?

The average episode length on Infinite Loops is 75 minutes.

How often are episodes of Infinite Loops released?

Episodes of Infinite Loops are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Infinite Loops?

The first episode of Infinite Loops was released on Nov 25, 2019.

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