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[@alux] How the 2008 Financial Crisis Really Happened

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@alux - "How the 2008 Financial Crisis Really Happened"

Link: https://youtu.be/cfUoCa7bGXY

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The 2008 financial crisis, triggered by subprime mortgages bundled into complex financial instruments and fueled by deregulation and conflicts of interest, brought the global economy to the brink of collapse. Government intervention, including a massive bailout, prevented total implosion, but millions lost homes and jobs, shaking faith in the financial system and prompting new regulations to prevent future crises.

[@CityPrepping] 9 Overlooked Grid-Down Communication Tools You’ll Wish You Had

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@CityPrepping - "9 Overlooked Grid-Down Communication Tools You’ll Wish You Had"

Link: https://youtu.be/2kQhrqLB6-M

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This video explains how to create a robust communication plan using the PACE framework (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) to stay connected during disasters when traditional systems fail. It outlines practical communication tools and strategies, from everyday cell phones and text messages to satellite devices and old-school methods, emphasizing redundancy, preparedness, and family coordination.

[@ChrisWillx] How Male Feminists Ruined It For Everyone - Louise Perry & Mary Harrington

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@ChrisWillx - "How Male Feminists Ruined It For Everyone - Louise Perry & Mary Harrington"

Link: https://youtu.be/zW2WIE_LSuY

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This video discusses the "performative male" archetype – a man exhibiting feminized aesthetics and progressive values, possibly as a mating strategy. The speakers satirize this figure as a potentially insincere attempt to appeal to women in a post-#MeToo era, questioning whether it's an evolved adaptation to changing social dynamics or a genuine expression of personal values.

[@DwarkeshPatel] Satya Nadella – How Microsoft is preparing for AGI

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@DwarkeshPatel - "Satya Nadella – How Microsoft is preparing for AGI"

Link: https://youtu.be/8-boBsWcr5A

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Satya Nadella discusses Microsoft's strategy in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, focusing on building a hyperscale infrastructure capable of supporting diverse AI models and workloads, while emphasizing the importance of trust and sovereignty in a multi-polar world. Microsoft aims to remain competitive by investing in both frontier AI models and its own custom silicon, while also partnering with other leading labs and adapting its business model to accommodate the unique demands of AI.

[@joerogan] Joe Rogan Experience #2410 - Jeff Dye

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@joerogan - "Joe Rogan Experience #2410 - Jeff Dye"

Link: https://youtu.be/AXez6WQzvEU

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This Joe Rogan Experience podcast features Rogan and comedian Jeff Dye discussing various topics including the impact of negative online feedback on creatives, Ronda Rousey's career and legacy in UFC, the potential societal impact of AI and automation on labor, and their perspectives on comedy and societal issues. They also touch on topics such as celebrity endorsements, historical misinformation, and corruption within sports and other industries.

[@ChrisWillx] Would Churchill Succeed in Modern Politics? - Fin Taylor & Horatio Gould

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@ChrisWillx - "Would Churchill Succeed in Modern Politics? - Fin Taylor & Horatio Gould"

Link: https://youtu.be/5VCKh5oxBCQ

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This YouTube video segment explores the allure of historical figures like Churchill, questioning whether their charisma and controversial behaviors would translate to modern politics. The discussion then veers into the concerning rise of pro-Hitler content and communities online, highlighting how niche ideologies can gain traction in fragmented digital spaces.

[@joerogan] Joe Rogan Experience #2409 - Brian Redban

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@joerogan - "Joe Rogan Experience #2409 - Brian Redban"

Link: https://youtu.be/_5tIELL-2XQ

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The Joe Rogan Experience podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including China's quantum computer, the ethics of AI and its potential impact, and personal anecdotes. The conversation also touches on consumer technology, social media, data privacy, societal issues, and philosophical musings, ending with a discussion of pet ownership.

[@RenaissancePeriodization] The 'Workout Pill’ Is Finally Here – Here's What It Does

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@RenaissancePeriodization - "The 'Workout Pill’ Is Finally Here – Here's What It Does"

Link: https://youtu.be/jCMi7TRNSDI

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Dr. Mike from RP Strength discusses a promising, orally-administered drug in development called azeloprag, an "exercise pill" that activates similar muscle adaptation pathways as exercise, leading to simultaneous fat loss and muscle gain, vasodilation, and improved recovery with manageable side effects. He anticipates a revolution in body recomposition pharmaceuticals by 2028-2030, with numerous safe and effective options becoming available, and encourages viewers to prepare by optimizing their diet and training.

[@ChrisWillx] Behind The Bravado of Modern British Football - Peter Crouch (4K)

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@ChrisWillx - "Behind The Bravado of Modern British Football - Peter Crouch (4K)"

Link: https://youtu.be/CH6BKJkv1cA

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This YouTube video transcript explores why ex-football players turn to podcasts, suggesting TV punditry feels restrictive. The guest speaker highlights podcasts as a platform for open, honest, and personal expression, contrasting this with the guarded nature of traditional football media. He also discusses the pressures footballers face, the toxic aspects of football culture, how it is changing to become more diverse and the challenges many players have in adjusting to normal life.

[@hubermanlab] How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh

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@hubermanlab - "How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh"

Link: https://youtu.be/tb6ApBIXr1k

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Dr. Jennifer Gro discusses the brain's sensory integration, particularly how vision and hearing merge to create a unified perception of the world. The conversation covers topics like sound localization, 3D sound, the influence of physical spaces on auditory experience, and the surprising connections between vision, attention, and even the ear itself. The podcast concludes with a discussion of the neurological basis for thinking, with a focus on how our brains run sensory simulations and the role of the environment, attention and technology.