TWIST News: Fusion, Rural Investment, and Applied AI | E2068

In this episode, Jason Calacanis discusses his experience with doxxing and the importance of security for public figures. He and Alex Wilhelm explore the Vail Resorts Epic Pass controversy, analyzing the company's management and stock performance. They introduce Sam Altman's insights on fusion energy and the role of risk-taking in innovation. The duo debates government subsidies, focusing on Ro Khanna's views on rural business support, and examines government debt and austerity. The conversation covers cybersecurity, particularly Chinese hacking into US infrastructure, and China's economic challenges. The episode wraps up with a review of a SF Smashburger, online criticism, and applying Christian principles in business.

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Alex Wilhelm

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Jason Calacanis

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0:00	Jason discusses his experience with doxxing and security protocols
1:01	Sponsors: Prize Picks, Lemon.io, Vanta
1:33	Jason introduces Alex Wilhelm and discusses upcoming travel plans and show docket
4:34	Engaging the audience as producers and the Vail Resorts Epic Pass controversy
10:24	Sponsor: Prize Picks
12:10	Critique of Vail Resorts' management and stock performance
14:39	Introduction to Sam Altman's interview on fusion energy
18:03	US oil production, energy innovation, and the importance of risk-taking
21:08	Ad read for lemon.io and discussion on abundance mindset and Factorio
23:07	Ro Khanna on rural business subsidies
30:00	Ad read for Vanta
31:29	Debating government subsidies and the impact on rural living
35:10	Government debt and austerity measures
39:47	Chinese hacking into US infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns
47:10	China's economic challenges and the importance of domestic production
55:10	SF Smashburger spot review and handling online criticism
1:02:21	Security precautions for public figures and the decline of empathy online
1:05:35	Applying Christian principles in business and judging by worst moments
1:07:54	Upcoming schedule changes and announcements

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