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The Network Effect with Naval Ravikant
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1:15:53 - 1:27:16 (11:23)

In this excerpt, Naval Ravikant discusses the topic of network effects and how they can create a competitive advantage for businesses. He also shares his personal experience with building a social network in his Maine vacation spot.

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Investor and entrepreneur, Naval Ravikant, discusses the power of network effects and Metcalf's Law in creating strong company defenses and competitive moats, as well as the importance of distinguishing between different network effects.
1:15:53 - 1:18:24 (02:31)
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Network Effects
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Investor and entrepreneur, Naval Ravikant, discusses the power of network effects and Metcalf's Law in creating strong company defenses and competitive moats, as well as the importance of distinguishing between different network effects.

Chapter
The Network Effect with Naval Ravikant
Episode
#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Despite the vast networks available through social media, studies have shown that the average person can only maintain around 150 friends, the same limit that has been observed in pre-modern societies.
1:18:24 - 1:20:15 (01:51)
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social media
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Despite the vast networks available through social media, studies have shown that the average person can only maintain around 150 friends, the same limit that has been observed in pre-modern societies.

Chapter
The Network Effect with Naval Ravikant
Episode
#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the host discusses Dunbar's number with a sociologist, explaining why the number of true friends one can have is limited to 150.
1:20:15 - 1:22:01 (01:45)
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Friendship
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In this podcast, the host discusses Dunbar's number with a sociologist, explaining why the number of true friends one can have is limited to 150. The host believes that social media tools like Facebook have increased this number and that he wishes people a happy birthday using the prompt from Facebook.

Chapter
The Network Effect with Naval Ravikant
Episode
#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The founder of Bridgewater Associates and accomplished sailor, Ray Dalio, explains the origin of the word "ahoy" and why he loves using it.
1:22:01 - 1:27:16 (05:15)
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Language
Summary

The founder of Bridgewater Associates and accomplished sailor, Ray Dalio, explains the origin of the word "ahoy" and why he loves using it.

Chapter
The Network Effect with Naval Ravikant
Episode
#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show