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They Tried to Stop Innovation (It Backfired Spectacularly) | Ep. 22

February 14, 2025

They Tried to Stop Innovation (It Backfired Spectacularly) | Ep. 22

In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore how over-regulation is finally giving way to innovation. Plus: why Starlink's new...

Why Big Tech is Betting $300B on AI (And It's Moving Faster Than You Think) | Ep. 21

February 7, 2025

Why Big Tech is Betting $300B on AI (And It's Moving Faster Than You Think) | Ep. 21

DeepSeek's training costs were much higher than reported ($1.6B, not $6M) - but that's not the real story. Big Tech is doubling down...

Why AI Just Got 93% Cheaper (And It Changes EVERYTHING) | Ep. 20

January 31, 2025

Why AI Just Got 93% Cheaper (And It Changes EVERYTHING) | Ep. 20

DeepSeek's AI breakthrough sent shockwaves through tech markets, wiping $600B in value. But beyond the headlines lies a bigger story...

$500B Project Stargate Will Change Everything Faster Than You Think | Ep. 19

January 24, 2025

$500B Project Stargate Will Change Everything Faster Than You Think | Ep. 19

Is The AI Boom Overhyped? Project Stargate's $500 billion moonshot and why it signals a new era of American innovation.

Blue Origin Takes On SpaceX (The $10B Race for Space) | Ep. 18

January 17, 2025

Blue Origin Takes On SpaceX (The $10B Race for Space) | Ep. 18

In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore how Blue Origin's historic first orbital launch signals a new era in the space race.

Zuck Won't Censor Your FB Posts Anymore (And He's Happy About It) | Ep. 17

January 10, 2025

Zuck Won't Censor Your FB Posts Anymore (And He's Happy About It) | Ep. 17

In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore Mark Zuckerberg's dramatic reversal on content moderation.

WTF Happened in 2024: How AI Got 50X More Powerful | Ep. 16

January 7, 2025

WTF Happened in 2024: How AI Got 50X More Powerful | Ep. 16

In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore why 2024 marked a watershed moment for technology and innovation.

America Has 5,000 Mystery Drones (And It's Actually Good News) | Ep.15

December 20, 2024

America Has 5,000 Mystery Drones (And It's Actually Good News) | Ep.15

5,000 drone sightings in a month? In this episode, we explore why mysterious drones over the East Coast signal...

Why Quantum Computing Will Change Everything Faster Than You Think | Ep.14

December 13, 2024

Why Quantum Computing Will Change Everything Faster Than You Think | Ep.14

In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore Google's quantum breakthrough, the dawn of real quantum computing and more...

4 Ways American Innovation is Winning (Despite the Red Tape) | Ep.13

December 9, 2024

4 Ways American Innovation is Winning (Despite the Red Tape) | Ep.13

In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore how American innovation is thriving despite regulatory headwinds...

Free Speech Universities Are Winning (And It's Happening Fast) | Ep.12

November 27, 2024

Free Speech Universities Are Winning (And It's Happening Fast) | Ep.12

In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore why America's future is bright...

Why America's Energy Revolution Is Happening Faster Than You Think | Ep.11

November 22, 2024

Why America's Energy Revolution Is Happening Faster Than You Think | Ep.11

In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore why America's energy revolution is about to accelerate...

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