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Long-form sources where structure earns its keep — interviews, lectures and talks that are hard to skim. Each opens instantly and costs nothing to read.
AI & TechnologyEconomicsPsychologyHistory
AI & TechnologyLex Fridman2 hr 28 min
Demis Hassabis: Future of AI, Simulating Reality, Physics and Video Games | Lex Fridman Podcast #475
Natural physical and biological systems possess underlying low-dimensional mathematical structure shaped by evolutionary and physical selection, making them tractable to model and predict using classical neural network architectures and search algorithms without requiring quantum computation.
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EconomicsMercatus Center58 min
Joseph Stiglitz on Pioneering Economic Theories, Policy Challenges, & His Intellectual Legacy | CWT
Joseph Stiglitz argues that standard neoclassical market models fail because real economies are defined by imperfect information, externalities, and incomplete markets, necessitating public institutions, strategic industrial policy, and market regulation to align private incentives with social welfare.
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EconomicsTED17 min
The dirty secret of capitalism -- and a new way forward | Nick Hanauer
Neoliberal economic theory relies on flawed assumptions about human nature and market mechanics that justify inequality; sustained economic prosperity actually stems from broad social inclusion, cooperation, and deliberate public policy choices.
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PsychologyTED14 min
Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator | Tim Urban | TED
Procrastination is driven by a psychological struggle between a long-term Rational Decision-Maker and an Instant Gratification Monkey, where deadline-driven panic only resolves short-term tasks; unmasking non-deadline procrastination is essential for achieving long-term life goals.
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HistoryNational Geographic22 min
Angkor Wat (Full Episode) | Access 360 World Heritage
Through airborne LiDAR mapping and multidisciplinary fieldwork, researchers prove that the Khmer Empire built the largest pre-industrial low-density megacity in history, driven by an intricate water management grid that ultimately proved fragile against severe climate shifts and societal changes.
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