This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including the Breakthrough Prize, the intelligence of octopuses, the firing of Google employees, ethical considerations in investing, the controversy surrounding NPR's CEO, the challenges of deep tech investing, the problems with wearables, the impact of smartphone use on social interactions, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the negative impact of tax laws on research and development, the lifetime ban of NBA player Jontay Porter for betting on games, the rise of sports betting, betting on chess, and the speakers' childhood business ventures and scams.
