Sean Jacobs

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Proud of Australia, exploring ideas and building better individuals www.seanjacobs.com.au

  1. 05/11/2020

    Episode 40 - Testing our Koala assumptions with Vic Jurskis

    Here I talk with Australian ecological historian Vic Jurskis, and test just how true it is that koalas are endangered, what constitutes a healthy, stable koala population, Indigenous land management practice and the history of koalas on the continent. Vic has featured on ABC and 2GB radio, and is the author of The Great Koala Scam (Connor Court Publishing, 2020).

    52 min

  2. 02/03/2020

    Episode 39 - Underrated versus overrated?

    On this episode Jordan, Will and I question each other on whether certain things - people, places, books or anything else - are underrated or overrated. The concept is adapted from Conversations with Tyler and, while slightly different, offers an entertaining listen, covering everything from the artist Deadmau5 to Thomas Piketty's Capital. Please be sure to review!

    57 min

  3. 12/21/2019

    Episode 38 - Year in review and thoughts for 2020

    Wrapping up 2019 and looking ahead to next year, I recorded this from Brisbane’s Happy Boy Restaurant. Amid ambient café noise, we touch on what it takes to be a genius, socialism versus capitalism, the ascendance of China, man’s search for meaning, LBJ and, of course, our big reads in 2019 and thoughts for 2020.

    1h 4m

  4. 11/20/2019

    Episode 37 – Fundamental Truths on the Present (Part 2)

    In part two Will and I, continuing our 'enduring' theme, allude to John Howard - the seminal political figure in Australian politics of the last 20 years - and his capacity to provide stability with change. And, at least by the temporary standards of modern prime ministers, deliver a solid dose of political endurance. We also talk about Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams' advice on when to give in or keep 'enduring', and discuss how generalists can triumph in an age of specialisation.

    40 min

  5. 11/10/2019

    Episode 36 - Fundamental Truths on the Present (Part 1)

    What endures? Clearly things that have been around for a while will tend to go on persisting, from Broadway musicals to timeless virtues. Economist Will Witheridge and I talk about how important principles are, why they appeal and why they’re making a comeback, from author Ryan Holiday’s commitment to stoicism to Jordan Peterson’s philosophy of self-help. This show is split in two so please tune in next week for Part II.

    36 min

  6. 10/06/2019

    Episode 35 - Index Funds, JFK and Hitch

    On this episode we take things around the world, covering everything from Brexit and the late Christopher Hitchens to index funds and the common sense of JFK. Sorry it’s been a while in between drinks.

    53 min

  7. 06/22/2019

    Episode 34 - Australia’s nearest neighbour – Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea (PNG) has 8 million people, 800-plus languages and over a thousand cultural groupings. Understandably, running the PNG state can be more than difficult, amplified by a swelling resource sector and huge challenges around health, education and security. But not all is an uphill battle. Over the years I’ve been enthusiastic about economic growth in PNG and the opportunities that it can deliver. From the unusual benefits of PNG’s Westminster system to skirmishes on the Indonesian border, and property rights to Bougainville independence, I hope you enjoy this primer on an interesting nation close to home.

    59 min

  8. 06/12/2019

    Episode 33 - Warren Buffett primer - A Dollar for Fifty Cents

    Warren Buffett - investment and business titan, man of steady temperament and, as Whig Capital's Jordan Shopov explains, a 'learning machine'. As someone who knew only a little about Buffett I learnt a lot from this discussion with Jordan, who has read the most on the 'Oracle from Omaha' than perhaps anyone in Australia. We talk about Buffett's principles for success, the value of role models, circles of competence and how getting a dollar for fifty cents means constant growth and learning. To tap into Jordan's wealth of knowledge please get in touch with him at www.whigcapital.com.

    1 hr
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Proud of Australia, exploring ideas and building better individuals www.seanjacobs.com.au

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  • Creator
    Sean Jacobs
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Sean Jacobs
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