Chapter
The Dangers of Blindly Believing Compelling Narratives
48:35 - 52:25 (03:49)
The risk of blindly believing in a compelling narrative from a business, governmental or religious leader, without doing due diligence, increasing the risk of falling for frauds like that of Nikola.
Clips
The importance of evaluating the Nikola engine and the simplicity of its presentation.
48:35 - 50:01 (01:25)
Summary
The importance of evaluating the Nikola engine and the simplicity of its presentation.
ChapterThe Dangers of Blindly Believing Compelling Narratives
EpisodeE43: Innovative venture strategies, Zymergen's implosion, Square acquires Afterpay, future of fintech & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Humans have the unique ability to create and believe in a narrative that does not exist, leading to a powerful tool in persuasion.
50:01 - 51:41 (01:40)
Summary
Humans have the unique ability to create and believe in a narrative that does not exist, leading to a powerful tool in persuasion. The power of storytelling is exemplified in the success of religious, political, and business leaders.
ChapterThe Dangers of Blindly Believing Compelling Narratives
EpisodeE43: Innovative venture strategies, Zymergen's implosion, Square acquires Afterpay, future of fintech & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The host engages in a discussion with David Friedberg on the significance of skin in the game, whereby individuals have a stake in optimizing results from a project, and how it affects employee motivation to work for certain companies.
51:41 - 52:25 (00:43)
Summary
The host engages in a discussion with David Friedberg on the significance of skin in the game, whereby individuals have a stake in optimizing results from a project, and how it affects employee motivation to work for certain companies.