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Distributed Systems: From Renting Couches to Short Selling Stocks.
10:43 - 16:34 (05:50)
In this episode, the hosts talk about the unexpected success of distributed systems, including Wikipedia and rental platforms for homes, as well as the surprising functioning of the stock market when it comes to short selling.
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This podcast explores the lack of stress-testing in many of the systems we use in society, including the financial system, and how it leads to potential failures in the future.
10:43 - 13:45 (03:02)
Financial System
Summary
This podcast explores the lack of stress-testing in many of the systems we use in society, including the financial system, and how it leads to potential failures in the future.
ChapterDistributed Systems: From Renting Couches to Short Selling Stocks.
Episode#161 – Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the power of distributed systems such as Wikipedia and Robinhood, and how they provide access to information and opportunities while challenging centralized players.
13:45 - 16:34 (02:48)
Distributed Systems
Summary
The podcast discusses the power of distributed systems such as Wikipedia and Robinhood, and how they provide access to information and opportunities while challenging centralized players. They also touch on the tendency for people to invent conspiracy theories to make sense of complex events.