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Trae Stephens discusses Anduril's founding in 2017, its software-first approach to defense technology, multi-domain autonomy strategy, manufacturing renaissance, and ethical considerations in modern warfare, while reflecting on lessons learned from Palantir and Peter Thiel.
Nilay Patel and the Decoder team reflect on a year of podcast episodes, answering listener questions about AI, tech journalism, guest interviews, and their plans for covering technology and its societal impacts in 2026.
Anduril's CEO Brian Schimpf discusses the company's rapid growth to 7,000 employees and over $1B in revenue, its expansion into autonomous defense technologies, and its strategic approach to developing innovative military capabilities with a focus on rapid production and a distributed, autonomous battlefield.
Emil Michael provides an insider's look at the Department of War's technology strategy, highlighting six critical technology areas focused on applied AI, hypersonics, directed energy, contested logistics, battlefield information dominance, and biomanufacturing, while emphasizing the importance of innovation and deterrence in modern defense technology.
Dan Ives discusses his investment approach in the AI era, highlighting his bullish stance on companies like Tesla and Nvidia, his focus on long-term potential beyond quarterly financials, and his belief that AI represents the largest tech transformation in 40-50 years.
A wide-ranging episode covering Michael Burry's short on AI and Palantir, the home affordability crisis, H-1B visa debates, a massive solar storm hitting Earth, and the trend of wealthy Americans seeking alternative living locations.
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, discusses the company's journey from an outsider idea to a transformative AI platform, emphasizing its commitment to American values, meritocracy, and helping soldiers, workers, and investors succeed.
Michael Burry's massive short bet against Palantir causes the stock to drop 10% despite the company's impressive earnings report, highlighting concerns about AI valuation and the stock's high trading multiples.
Jason and his co-hosts discuss the All-In Summit highlights, covering topics like Elon Musk's robotics insights, Palantir's performance, the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, AI chatbot interactions with children, and the potential of self-driving robotaxis from companies like Zoox and Tesla.
Tom Ryan, a food science innovator, invented iconic fast food items like the McFlurry, McGriddle, and stuffed crust pizza while working at major food companies like Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Through creative problem-solving and understanding consumer preferences, he transformed the fast food industry by developing unique and marketable food products.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp discusses the company's success, critiques of Western institutions, and his views on issues like immigration, border security, and the challenges facing modern progressive movements. He passionately defends Palantir's technological approach, emphasizing the company's commitment to civil liberties and its role in supporting Western values.
Max Meyer discusses the spirit of American entrepreneurship and progress, exploring themes of technological innovation, capitalism, and the unique cultural characteristics that drive American ambition, from SpaceX rocket launches to small-town prosperity and the importance of taking risks.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this episode, Cal Newport critically examines a provocative Wall Street Journal op-ed by 22-year-old entrepreneur Emil Barr, who argues that work-life balance leads to mediocrity. Newport systematically breaks down different definitions of professional success, demonstrating that while some career paths may require intense effort, most definitions of success do not necessitate sacrificing health, relationships, or well-being.