72 episodes

Every week, Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, Antonio Garcia Martinez and frequent special guests discuss what's happening in technology, business, politics, and beyond.
Moment of Zen is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Every week, Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, Antonio Garcia Martinez and frequent special guests discuss what's happening in technology, business, politics, and beyond.
Moment of Zen is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co

    Dune/Napoleon, Apple/Microsoft, TikTok, Polyamory, and Aella’s Legacy

    Dune/Napoleon, Apple/Microsoft, TikTok, Polyamory, and Aella’s Legacy

    In this episode, Dan, Erik and Antonio discuss Don Lemon’s interview with Elon Musk, the Dune 2 and Napoleon releases, polyamory, the Apple antitrust case, and fatherly advice. Happy birthday Antonio! If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen -- now through April 15th NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program.


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    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YQZkKHN7EP2yWedAvSxBC?si=18377c69a2804333
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    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Don Lemon's Interview with Elon Musk
    (02:48) The Media Shift and the Decline of Slow Journalism
    (06:37) On Public Figures and Platforms
    (11:58) Fatherly Advice
    (17:10) Sponsor - Netsuite | Turpentine
    (24:58) Napoleon's Portrayal in Ridley Scott's Film
    (34:37) Dune 2 commentary
    (41:48) Who liked David Lynch's Adaptation of Dune?
    (43:57) The Evolution of Movie-Going: From Digital to Analog Luxury
    (45:33) Polyamory Discourse
    (48:37) Microsoft, Apple, and Antitrust Laws
    (56:57) The TikTok Conundrum
    (1:03:31) Age, Diet, and Digital Sabbaths
    (1:11:46) Aella’s Legacy: Free Speech, Polyamory, and Creator Economy
    (1:14:33) Wrap

    This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Antonio on Social Media, Journalism, and New Religions with Parker Thompson

    Antonio on Social Media, Journalism, and New Religions with Parker Thompson

    In this conversation, Erik Torenberg sits down with Antonio Garcia Martinez, founder of Spindl and author of ‘Chaos Monkeys’, and Parker Thompson, partner at SAX Capital, TNT Ventures, and AngelList, to explore the influence of social media on society. They discuss media literacy and journalism, how politics change people's views of social media, and the rise of unique religious movements in social activism. This episode marks the first time Erik interviewed Antonio Garcia Martinez on Venture Stories back in 2019 and remains relevant today. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen.

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    RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Autopilot explores the adoption and rollout of AI in the industries that drive the economy and the dynamic founders bringing rapid change to slow-moving industries. From law, to hardware, to aviation, Will Summerlin interviews founders backed by Benchmark, Greylock, and more to learn how they're automating at the frontiers in entrenched industries.

    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YQZkKHN7EP2yWedAvSxBC?si=18377c69a2804333
    Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/autopilot-with-will-summerlin/id1738163836.

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    NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and download your own customized KPI checklist.

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    BOOKS CITED:
    Chaos Monkeys by Antonio Garcia Martinez
    Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan 
    Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman
    The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America by Daniel J. Boorstin
    The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium by Martin Gurri
    Seven Types of Atheism by John Gray
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    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro
    (01:23) Impact of Facebook
    (02:41) Evolution of Media and Its Influence on Society
    (10:10) Journalism and Media Ethics
    (26:25) Effectiveness of Media Regulation
    (33:10) Facebook's Content Curation
    (34:02) Content Control
    (35:32) Impact of Algorithms on Society and Business
    (38:50) Generational Shifts in Media Consumption
    (45:57) Exploring the Ideology of Silicon Valley
    (49:44) Secular Religions and the Quest for Community
    (58:39) Future of Religion and Community in the Digital Age
    (01:03:36) Wrap

    This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Will the US Have a Civil War with @WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch

    Will the US Have a Civil War with @WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch

    In this conversation, Erik Torenberg and Dan Romero sit with Rudyard Lynch of  @WhatifAltHist  to discuss his analysis of potential future global events, such as an American civil war and a revolution in China, considering economic conditions, demographics, and societal behaviors. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen.

    RELATED CHANNELS:
    Subscribe to History 102: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj
    Subscribe to WhatifAltHist: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatifAltHist

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    BOOKS CITED:
    Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond
    Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past by David Reich
    The Coming Caesars by Amaury De Riencourt
    The Eye of Shiva: Eastern Mysticism and Science by Amaury De Riencourt
    Bulfinch's Mythology - All Three Volumes - The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch
    Dune by Frank Herbert
    Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro
    (01:14) Rudyard and Dan's Approach to History
    (03:50) Alt History
    (11:57) Modern Civilization and Historical Patterns
    (19:31) Sponsor: NETSUITE
    (20:50) Possibility of a Civil War?
    (42:47) Political Crisis and the Split of States
    (44:00) Power of American National Guards
    (45:02) Dependence of States on Federal Funding
    (43:47) Economic Divide in America
    (47:18) Struggles of Average Americans
    (48:50) Insane Minorities in Civil Wars
    (50:00) Power of Elites in Conflicts
    (57:34) Potential for a Competent Trump-like Populist
    (01:04:50) The Future of China and Its Potential Revolution
    (01:17:20) Wrap

    This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Dan's Intellectual Journey

    Dan's Intellectual Journey

    This discussion is from Erik's first interview with Dan from the Venture Stories podcast. Dan shares his views on scaling Coinbase, the evolution of crypto, as well as the books and influences that shaped his intellectual journey. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen.

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    NETSUITE
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    SELECTION OF BOOKS MENTIONED:

    Why the West Rules -- For Now by Ian Morris

    The Prize by Daniel Yergin

    The Kill Chain by Christian Brose

    Nixonland by Rick Perlstein

    The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg


    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro
    (00:38) Lessons from Scaling Coinbase
    (01:02) Coinbase and Crypto Ideologies
    (05:55) The Reality of Working in a Fast-Growing Startup
    (08:12) Dan Romero's Self-Learning Journey
    (15:46) Sponsor: NetSuite
    (17:00) Impact of Globalism and State Capacity
    (35:00) Understanding the History of Communism
    (46:14) Reflections on Nixon's Presidency
    (51:00) Predicting the Future: Technology and Policy
    (53:30) Insights from the Book 'Dominion'
    (57:37) Reflections on Society and Morality
    (01:03:00) Perspectives on Peter Thiel
    (01:11:00) Current State and Future of Cryptocurrency
    (01:27:00) Power and Influence of Memes
    (01:32:00) Learning from Influential Figures in Tech

    This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

    • 1 hr 42 min
    A Deep Dive on Farcaster: Past, Present, and Future

    A Deep Dive on Farcaster: Past, Present, and Future

    Erik Torenberg and Dan Romero talk about Dan’s company Farcaster, a decentralized social media protocol. Following the launch of Frames earlier this year, Farcaster experienced significant growth placing the team at a critical junction ripe with lessons for any startup. Dan discusses the challenges of building Farcaster, the promise of decentralization, and the future of social media. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen

    SPONSORS:

    NETSUITE: http://netsuite.com/zen

    NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and download your own customized KPI checklist.

    LINKS:
    https://www.farcaster.xyz/

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    @farcaster_xyz (Farcaster)
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    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Farcaster's Explosive Growth
    (07:02) Understanding the Factors Behind Farcaster's Growth
    (08:02) Decentralization in Farcaster Explained
    (14:33) Sponsor - Netsuite
    (15:59) The Role of Channels in Farcaster's User Engagement
    (31:40) Building Businesses on Farcaster
    (37:14) Brand Advertising and Revenue Growth
    (37:52) Farcaster and Monetization Strategies
    (42:46) Monetization Model and Scaling Strategies for Farcaster
    (47:26) A Billion Users on Farcaster
    (52:25) On Going Public
    (57:22) The Single Biggest Threat to Farcaster
    (1:03:00) Retention in Scaling and Why Things Fizzled for Clubhouse
    (1:09:05) The Possibility of Building Niche Social Networks on Farcaster
    (1:14:12) Wrap

    This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Chris Dixon on the Future of the Internet, Crypto, and Web3

    Chris Dixon on the Future of the Internet, Crypto, and Web3

    This week Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, and Antonio Garcia Martinez sit down with Chris Dixon, a16z General Partner and author of the new book Read Write Own. They discuss the evolution of crypto, the potential impact of blockchain on existing industries, re-centralization, the implications of AI on the internet economy, and media perception of tech. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen
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    RECOMMENDED PODCAST: History 102 with WhatifAltHist

    Every week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour. This season will cover classical Greece, early America, the Vikings, medieval Islam, ancient China, the fall of the Roman Empire, and more.

    Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihm
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj

    SPONSORS:
    NETSUITE: http://netsuite.com/zen
    NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and download your own customized KPI checklist.

    LINK:
    Buy Chris' book: https://readwriteown.com/
    MoZ newsletter: https://momentofzen.substack.com/

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro
    (00:12)Why Chris wrote Read Write Own'
    (03:36) The Negative Perception of Blockchains in Mainstream Media
    (08:31) The Future of Crypto and Blockchain
    (13:53) Sponsor: NetSuite
    (15:00) Open Protocol
    (32:23) The Impact of AI on the Internet Economy
    (40:33) The Power Dynamics of the Internet
    (42:29) The Rise of Blockchain and AI
    (45:59) Future of Web3
    (46:24) Growth of Tech
    (49:15) Challenges and Opportunities of Crypto
    (01:11:46) Policy in Tech Evolution

    This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

    • 1 hr 22 min

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