How 1% of People Control Civilization with Auren Hoffman

Описание: Samo Burja discusses his "Great Founder Theory," in the ‪@summationpod‬ Podcast with Auren Hoffman, arguing that exceptional individuals throughout history have shaped civilization by creating influential institutions, while also exploring modern challenges around societal trust, fertility rates, and the changing dynamics between young and old generations in contemporary society.

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LINKS:
Great Founder Theory: https://samoburja.com/great-founder-t...
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:06) Great founder theory explained
(02:17) Historical examples and counterfactuals
(07:35) Impact of founders on American history
(13:02) Sponsors: NetSuite | Vanta
(15:24) Creating more great founders
(24:32) Identifying live players
(36:31) Sponsor: Notion
(37:34) Trust in elites and institutions
(42:44) The paradox of bureaucracy
(43:24) Trust and skepticism in modern society
(45:17) The role of experts and misinformation
(51:09) The future of aging and meritocracy
(54:52) Global fertility trends and challenges
(01:02:35) Parenting and child independence
(01:10:02) Conspiracy theories and unconventional wisdom
(01:11:33) The value of solitude and reading
(01:17:31) Wrap