On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything book

On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything

 Nate Silver  

Psychology  Economics  

Did you know about the downfall of FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, and how his risky ventures led to a 25-year prison sentence?

Did you ever wonder about the high-risk, high-reward culture of Silicon Valley and how it affects the tech industry?

Have you heard about the most notorious hand in poker history and how it highlighted gender biases in the game?

Dive into these stories and more as we explore the thrilling world of risk-takers and their high-stakes ventures.


Did you know about the downfall of FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, and how his risky ventures led to a 25-year prison sentenceDid you ever wonder about the high-risk, high-reward culture of Silicon Valley and how it affects the tech industryHave you heard about the most notorious hand in poker history and how it highlighted gender biases in the gameDive into these stories and more as we explore the thrilling world of risk-takers and their high-stakes ventures.;

 

Key Ideas

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#1

Can Poker Legends Like Doyle Brunson and Daniel Negreanu Outplay Today's AI Opponents?

01 Jan 1970

03:16

03:16


#2

Poker Showdown: Hustler Casino Live Controversy

01 Jan 1970

03:46

03:46


#3

Can You Outsmart Casinos Like Jeff Ma and the MIT Blackjack Team?

01 Jan 1970

03:12

03:12


#4

Inside the World of Sports Betting: Insights from Pro Bettor Spanky

01 Jan 1970

03:13

03:13


#5

Are You Ready to Meet the Modern Daredevils Like Kathryn Sullivan and Katalin Karikó?

01 Jan 1970

03:50

03:50


#6

Elon Musk's Risk-Taking Legacy: Silicon Valley's Disruptive Innovators

01 Jan 1970

03:17

03:17


#7

Did Sam Bankman-Fried's Risky Bets Signal the End of Crypto's Glittering Era?

01 Jan 1970

03:07

03:07


#8

Sam Bankman-Fried Hosts Will MacAskill's Book Launch at Eleven Madison Park

01 Jan 1970

02:34

02:34


#9

Did SBF's Overconfidence and Ambition Lead to His 25-Year Sentence?

01 Jan 1970

02:43

02:43


#10

Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and the High Stakes of OpenAI's AI Revolution

01 Jan 1970

02:08

02:08


#11

Can the Spirit of 1776 and the Industrial Revolution Inspire Today's Stagnant Society to Take Risks Again?

01 Jan 1970

03:09

03:09


#12

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

03:14

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About Author

Nate Silver is a prominent American statistician and writer, best known for his work in data analysis and his website FiveThirtyEight, which focuses on opinion poll analysis, politics, economics, and sports. He gained widespread recognition for accurately predicting election outcomes, and he has authored the book "The Signal and the Noise," which explores the use of statistical models in making predictions. Silver's work emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and the complexities of interpreting statistical information.

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