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Basic Intelligence: https://basic.in Kevin Rose left venture capital to start an incubator. Plus: robots outrunning people, Apple's AI miss, and the greatest insurance scam involving a bear suit. Kevin and Alex hadn't seen each other in over a month and had a lot to catch up on. Kevin walked through why he stepped away from TruVentures after nine years to go back to building full time - and what he's been working on at Basic Intelligence. The short version: he crawled 9 million connections on X and built a recursive ranking system that surfaces the 1,000 people who actually drive AI discovery. The algorithm works so well that Kevin isn't even in his own top 1,000. They also dug into Apple replacing Tim Cook with John Ternus and whether Tim missed the AI window when he had Siri in every pocket. A bipedal robot beat the human half marathon world record by 7 minutes - one year after the fastest robot took 2 hours and 40 minutes. Amazon dropped another $25 billion into Anthropic, whose Mythos model just found exploits in OpenBSD after 12 years of zero breaches. Alex is hand-building a mechanical watch and won't shut up about it. And they close with the best insurance scam you've ever heard - a guy in a bear suit, barbecue shredders, and a $400,000 Rolls-Royce. 0:00:00 Kevin and Alex catch up over Pliny the Younger 0:01:27 Why Kevin Rose left venture capital to build again 0:04:23 Announcing Basic Intelligence and the future of Digg 0:06:16 Building PageRank for humans with 9 million social connections 0:13:28 Alex is building a mechanical watch from scratch 0:19:31 Alaska road trip north of the Arctic Circle 0:21:31 Tim Cook missed AI and Apple has a new CEO 0:28:14 A robot beat the human half marathon record by 7 minutes 0:31:35 Robot firefighters and buying your first robot at Costco 0:37:53 Amazon bets $25 billion more on Anthropic 0:43:31 Anthropic Mythos cracked the most secure OS after 12 years 0:46:55 App Store submissions up 60% because everyone codes with AI 0:48:04 44% of Deezer music is AI and fake sympathy Shopify scams 0:50:37 Trent Reznor reinvented his sound and crushed Coachella 0:57:29 The bear suit Rolls-Royce insurance scam Kevin Rose: https://x.com/kevinrose | <a href="https://

Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht sit down for a heavy one. Digg's beta has been shut down, and the team had to make painful layoffs. Kevin breaks down the two forces that hit at the same time: usage that never reached the right product-market fit, and a relentless wave of AI-powered SEO spam attacks that exploited Digg's legacy Google authority and eroded platform trust faster than a small team could fight back. Kevin announces he's leaving True Ventures to return to Digg full-time, and lays out a vision for rebuilding with a tiny AI-augmented team that can punch above its weight class. The nostalgia play is done, and the next version of Digg will break the mold entirely. The rest of the episode covers the state of AI coding tools, how Claude Code is turning non-engineers into builders, the agentic future of computing, a hands-on look at the MacBook Neo, reactions to the AirPods Max 2 and Rivian R2 announcements, and a spirited debate about a color-changing condom that detects STIs. SPONSORS Claude - https://claude.ai/digg AI assistant for coding, workflows, and desktop automation via Cowork. Check out Claude Pro for access to all features. ZBiotics - https://zbiotics.com/DIGG Pre-Alcohol Probiotic Drink, the world's first genetically engineered probiotic, designed to tackle rough mornings after drinking. Code: DIGG for 15% off your first order. Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. Mercury - https://mercury.com Modern fintech platform for startups and entrepreneurs. No minimum balance, no monthly fees. Apply online in minutes. Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. DeleteMe - https://joindeleteme.com/digg Hands-free subscription service that removes your personal info from hundreds of data broker sites year-round. The #1 data removal service as named by Wirecutter. Code: DIGG for 20% off all consumer plans. Monarch - https://monarch.com All-in-one personal finance tool for budgeting, net worth tracking, investment monitoring, and financial planning. Code: DIGG for 50% off your first year. CHAPTER MARKERS 0:00 Cold Open 0:48 Welcome to Diggnation Ep. 28 1:32 "It's Been a Week" 1:55 Digg Beta Shut Down and Layoffs 2:39 Why Product-Market Fit Wasn't There 3:12 AI Coding Crossed the Last Mile 4:10 Helping the Team Find New Homes 4:38 Back to the Drawing Board 5:12 Parasitic SEO Attacks on Digg 7:07 AI Agents Are Destroying Platforms 8:39 When Trust Is Your Product 10:05 The Go-Forward Plan for Digg 12:23 Kevin Leaves True Ventures to Return Full-Time 12:37 Why Now Is the Best Time to Be a Builder 13:45 Using Claude Code as a Technical Co-Founder 13:58 How AI Changed the Way Alex Talks to Humans 17:04 Robocalls, Prompt Injection, and the Cupcake Test 18:30 AI-Generated Snoop Dogg Birthday Song Demo 21:16 Team Regroup: Funding Intact, New Direction 23:04 Silver Lining: Now Digg Can Break the Mold 26:55 iPhone 17E First Look 28:20 Claude Cowork and Scheduled Tasks Explained 30:50 AI Will Be Intertwined with Every OS 33:11 Chat vs. Agents vs. Code: What's the Difference? 34:50 Claude Code /mobile: Code from Your Phone 35:30 The Post-Software World 37:25 YOLO Mode and Dedicated AI Machines 42:46 AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Too Heavy 45:33 Bowers and Wilkins and Nothing Headphones 47:40 Live Translation with AirPods 49:01 Rivian R2: Range, Price, and Self-Driving 50:54 What Are the Levels of Self-Driving? (Live AI Q&A) 55:10 Rivian Fleet Vans and the Camper Van Dream 57:20 MacBook Neo Hands-On: $599 Apple Laptop 59:55 Neo as a Dedicated AI Coding Machine 1:02:18 Mac Mini vs. MacBook Neo at the Same Price 1:03:31 Teens Invent STI-Detecting Color-Changing Condom 1:10:35 See You in a Few Weeks

Diggnation is back for 2026. In this New Year’s episode, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht dive into Dry (ish) January, accidental woodworking injuries, and why Kevin's Peloton crush might be more motivating than your therapist. On the tech side, Kevin drops a quiet-but-clear hint for Digg beta users to keep an eye out. The guys talk about Samsung’s decision to ship Google’s Gemini AI to 800 million devices, which feels like a major win for Google’s ecosystem. On the tech side, Kevin gives a heads up to Digg beta users: Communities are coming. Now is a good time to start paying attention. Also on deck: a bizarre Waymo vs. Santa Monica standoff involving robotic cars and 3 a.m. backup beeping, a Garmin plane that landed itself (because the pilot didn’t), and a Lego set that lights up on its own. Other stops include futuristic cartilage regrowth injections, the return of "Dolphin Shorts" via a Hooters rebrand nobody asked for, and an existential debate about smart fridges. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at: https://square.com/go/digg LMNT — Get a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/digg DeleteMe — Remove your personal info from data broker sites: http://joindeleteme.com/digg Monarch — 50% off your first year with code DIGG: https://monarch.com Wispr Flow — Try voice-to-text writing for free: https://wisprflow.ai/digg YouTube Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro 02:41 Resolutions Nobody Asked For: Pilates & Productivity 03:36 Can Saunas Cure Depression or Just Make You Sweatier? 04:52 Kevin Gets Stabbed by Wellness (Acupuncture Chat) 06:02 Peloton and the German Instructor Who Yells in Motivation 07:13 Holiday Haul: Singing Bowls and the Rise of Vibe Decor 09:07 Spoon Carving, Blood Loss & $400 Japanese Hammers 12:30 Coming Soon: Digg Communities That Don’t Look Like Reddit 14:00 Samsung Gives 800M Devices a Gemini AI Glow-Up 20:31 Waymo Cars Are Beeping Insomnia Into Santa Monica 25:06 Self-Driving Cars Are Scanning Your Kids for Booster Seats 33:25 Lego Bricks Just Got Smarter (and Slightly Haunted) 37:07 How Boredom Became the New Self-Care Hack 42:10 Garmin Autoland: The Plane That Landed Itself 47:56 Parachutes for Planes and Other Backup Plans 56:53 Can Amazon's “Art Line” TV Beat the Samsung Frame? 1:01:00 Streaming Loyalty Tests: Apple TV, We See You 1:03:19 Movies Worth Hoarding Forever (Anchorman & Jack Reacher?) 1:05:08 Injecting Knees With Youth: The Cartilage Comeback 1:08:44 Dementia-Fighting Protein or Supervillain Serum? 1:09:54 Smart Fridge Fatigue vs. Bird Watching for Fun 1:13:05 Kamado Joe Smoker Review: BBQ Tech Gets Serious 1:15:23 Hooters Rebrands, Dolphin Shorts Return, Internet Shrugs

Kevin’s 82 days sober. Alex has a new audio toy. And Grok AI thinks “Hitler” is still trending (yikes). This week on Diggnation, we unpack Bitcoin conspiracies, Commodore nostalgia, and why Americans have forgotten how to party. Also: Nanoblocks, nude bowling, and a startup so weird Google only bought the humans. It’s retro futurism, digital privacy, and a kitchen remodel. Merch store is open! swag.digg.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Welcome 01:13 Justin, CEO of Digg.com Joins 03:04 Kevin's Sobriety Update and "Hooch" Mention 04:08 Kevin's Nanoblocks Hobby 08:10 Alex's Kitchen Remodel and Wine Cellar 11:32 Lossless Audio Streaming with Wiim Ultra 16:53 Digg.com Merchandise & Dark Mode Launch 19:28 Digg.com Desktop Beta & Community Feedback 23:56 Bitcoin Hits All-Time High 25:15 Satoshi Wallet Movement & China Conspiracy 31:58 Bitcoin Holding Strategy & Dollar-Cost Averaging 39:49 Commodore 64 Relaunch & Retro Futurism 41:44 First Computer Memories 46:59 Childhood Pranks & 900 Numbers 50:54 Reviving Old Tech Companies (Claude AI Ideas) 52:41 Grok AI Controversy: Returns "Hitler" 57:38 AI, Misinformation, and Source Truth 1:01:04 Re-testing Grok: "Universe Seeker of Truth" 1:03:59 Why AI Defaults to "Bad" / Human Entitlement 1:14:49 Americans Don't Party Enough & "Netflix and Chill" 1:19:11 Call to Action: Throw More Parties 1:27:05 Windsurf Acquisition by Google & Cognition 1:30:37 The Value of Individual AI Talent & Non-Competes 1:32:55 Nude Bowling & Nudism Discussion Polycade Marquee – Want to see your custom Polycade marquee featured on the show? Submit a still image or short video (MP4, 1920x360 resolution, 30fps). Public Diggnation Assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k7ZxENxqQl0TLqGwusbsRPS3wkY5PFk0?usp=drive_link Sponsors: ZBiotics – Pre-alcohol probiotic engineered by real scientists: https://zbiotics.com/digg Monarch Money – Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DIGG LMNT – Zero-sugar electrolyte mix for healthy hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase. https://drinklmnt.com/digg DeleteMe – Privacy protection that removes your personal info from hundreds of data brokers. Get 20% off with code DIGG at checkout. https://joindeleteme.com/DIGG Wix – Build your own website fast with AI tools or over 2,000 customizable templates. https://bit.ly/4kHb2rd 📰 Top Stories: • Bitcoin hits $122K, Satoshi wallet stirs conspiracy: www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-14/bitcoin-hits-record-high-of-120-000-as-bullish-momentum-builds • Commodore 64 relaunches with retro flair: www.commodore.net • Grok AI slammed for “Hitler” surname bug: x.com/goodside/status/1944266538191622624 • Americans party 50% less since 2003: reason.com/2025/07/11/americans-dont-party-enough-heres-how-to-change-that • Google buys Windsurf team, not company (no link) • Nude bowling event goes “Balls Out” in PA: www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07/want-to-bowl-in-the-nude-in-pennsylvania-theres-an-event-coming-up-just-for-you.html 👤 People Mentioned: /Alex Albrecht – Host of Diggnation /Kevin Rose – Host of Diggnation Justin – CEO of Digg Will Harlan – Provided wine for the show Johnny – Opened "Curated" wine shop on La Brea Allison – Alex’s G4 friend, works at Curated Elon Musk – Associated with Grok AI and Tesla integration Satoshi – Creator of Bitcoin, linked to wallet movement Ron Burgundy – Referenced during nude bowling chat Lt. Joe Cable – Musical role Alex played in college Cory Feldman & Cory Haim – Mentioned in voicemail ad reference Jesus – Referenced during AI religion discussion Joseph Smith – Referenced in AI conversation Dan Trachtenberg – Director of *Prey*, TRS alum <b

In this episode, the Digg CEO drops by to give a private demo of the iOS app that may or may not change your scrolling habits forever. We also dive into reports that Apple’s been sniffing around Perplexity in a possible bid to stay in the AI race it forgot to enter. Kevin opens up about launching his new podcast *Less Than One*, sobriety milestones, and post-fire clarity. Alex reveals the kitchen remodel purgatory he’s barely survived. Plus: autofocus glasses that might kill bifocals, a whole tangent on local LLMs, and a brief appearance from Jeffrey Dahmer’s hypothetical smart speaker voice. It’s a lot. It’s Diggnation. Polycade Marquee – Want to see your custom Polycade marquee featured on the show? Submit a still image or short video (MP4, 1920x360 resolution, 30fps). Submission details and upload info are available at the bottom of the show notes. Public Diggnation Assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k7ZxENxqQl0TLqGwusbsRPS3wkY5PFk0?usp=drive_link Sponsors: NordVPN – Secure your internet and hide your IP. Get an exclusive discount on a 2-year plan plus 4 bonus months free, risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. https://NordVPN.com/digg LMNT – Zero-sugar electrolyte mix for healthy hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase. https://drinklmnt.com/digg DeleteMe – Privacy protection that removes your personal info from hundreds of data brokers. Get 20% off with code DIGG at checkout. https://joindeleteme.com/DIGG Wix – Build your own website fast with AI tools or over 2,000 customizable templates. https://bit.ly/4kHb2rd 00:00 - Episode Introduction & Welcome 00:53 - Kevin’s Sobriety Journey 03:33 - New Podcast “Less Than One” & Minimalism Deep Dive 07:27 - Kitchen Remodel Woes & Swedish Death Cleaning 09:16 - Unify Gear Talk & Justin's Summer of Skin 10:59 - Listener Shoutouts 18:08 - Apple Reportedly Eyes Perplexity AI Acquisition 25:31 - Offline LLMs, Elevenlabs, and DIY Voice Assistants 30:31 - Autofocus Glasses That Might Kill Bifocals 43:16 - Tesla FSD in Austin vs. Waymo in the Real World 58:25 - Nvidia Invests in TerraPower: Nuclear Energy Gets a Boost 1:04:02 - Molten Salt & Kinetic Energy Storage: Nerding Out 1:06:09 - Digg iOS Alpha App Demo + What “Gems” Are 1:17:36 - Digg Alpha Tour: TLDRs, AI Summaries & Scroll-Worthy Features 1:24:50 - Final Thoughts, Wrap-Up & Shirt Talk People Mentioned: Alex Albrecht – Co-host of Diggnation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Albrecht Kevin Rose – Co-host of Diggnation, host of *Less Than One* podcast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Rose Justin Mezzell – CEO of Digg, led the private iOS alpha demo https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mezzell/ Mauricio Balvanera – Diggnation producer and Digg Director of Video and Audio Experiences https://www.linkedin.com/in/maubrowncow/ Jason Fried – Co-founder of 37signals/Basecamp, first guest on *Less Than One* https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-fried/ Jason DeFillippo – Podcast producer/editor (Grumpy Old Geeks, Art of Charm) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpdefillippo/ Sam Altman – CEO of OpenAI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Altman Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla, discussed in Tesla FSD segment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk Bill Gates – Chairman of TerraPower, mentioned for nuclear energy investments https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates Arnold Schwarzenegger – Cited as a humorous AI voice example https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldschwarzenegger/ Products & Technologies Mentioned: Less Than One Podcast – Kevin Rose’s new audio-only show https://lessthanone.show Polycade Arcade Machine – modern plug-and-play arcade cabinet https://polycade.com Unify Products – in-wall speakers and amps used as Sonos alternative

Kevin’s 41 days sober and glowing, Alex voices a Viking, and AI is still deeply weird. This week, Kevin tries Google's "Flow" video tool, which turns your prompt into something between an ad and a fever dream. Alex talks loop group voice work on Predator: Killer of Killers, and Kevin explains why Eleven Labs’ new AI is scarily good at conversations. Also: red-tinted contact lenses that might give you night vision, Builders AI getting caught with 700 human coders, and a hot take on residuals from the streaming wars. Alex's kitchen remodel is still chaos, Kevin's skin is allegedly better, and yes, Apple is skipping straight to iOS 26. Because of course they are. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Welcome 01:43 Kevin Discusses Recent Travel (NYC) 02:22 Sober Life Update (41 Days), Physical Effects Discussed 06:32 Diggnation 20th Anniversary Mention (July 1st) 07:41 Alex's New Mac Laptop Purchase (M4 Pro) 13:03 Alex Tries Mascot Harlan Wine 14:16 Kevin Shares Google's Flow AI Video Generation Experiments 24:30 Watching the "Plastic Baby" AI Video 28:00 Discussion of Flow Features (Continuity, Extending Scenes) 29:20 Alex Reveals He is In Predator: Killer of Killers 38:17 Streaming Royalties, SAG/AFTRA, and AI Impact 0:50:54 Apple's Reported Jump to iOS 26 0:55:41 Kevin Shows His New iPhone and Hard Graft Sleeve 0:59:45 Reflections on Aging, Time, and Pet Toaster 1:01:04 Antarctica Trip for Kevin's 50th? 1:03:19 Builder.AI Exposed for Using Human Engineers 1:06:53 Satirical Builder.AI AI Video 1:09:34 Bitcoin and Crypto Bro Kidnapping Story 1:13:17 11 Labs Conversational AI 2.0 Demo 1:23:18 Infrared Contact Lenses Development 1:27:05 Apple AirPods Hearing Aid Feature 1:28:22 Attempting Mouse Contact Lens AI Video 1:32:25 Closing Remarks, Continued Sobriety Reflections 📦 Sponsors: NordVPN – Secure your internet and hide your IP. Get a deal on a 2-year plan + 4 bonus months: https://NordVPN.com/digg Vuori – 20% off your first order of ridiculously comfortable clothes: https://vuori.com/DIGG LMNT – Zero-sugar electrolyte mix. Free sample pack with any purchase: https://drinklmnt.com/digg ZBiotics – Pre-alcohol probiotic engineered by real scientists: https://zbiotics.com/digg Monarch Money – Personal finance app that helps you manage your budget without judgment: https://monarchmoney.com/ 📰 Top Stories: Builders AI bankruptcy: https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/20/builders_ai_real_people/ Flow AI demo: https://ai.googleblog.com/2025/05/introducing-flow-google-video-generation Infrared contact lens tech: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/night-vision-contact-lenses-infrared Eleven Labs Conversational AI 2.0: https://elevenlabs.io/blog/conversational-ai-update Apple skips to iOS 26: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/15/apple-ios26-2026-plan/ 👤 People Mentioned: Alex Albrecht – / alalbrecht Kevin Rose – / kevinrose Dan Trachtenberg – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1502434/ Will Harlan – / willharlan Alexis Ohanian – https://www.776.com/team/alexis-ohanian Mauricio Balvanera – / maubrowncow Heather (Alex’s wife) – still hates AirDrop Betty White – timeless icon Wim Hof – https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Tim Ferriss – https://tim.blog/ 🛍️ Products Mentioned: Flow (Google AI tool) – https://ai.google/tools/flow/ Eleven Labs – https://elevenlabs.io/ Unreal Engine – https://www.unrealengine.com/ MacBook Pro Max – https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/ Mascot Harlan wine – https://www.harlanestate.com/mascot Builder.AI – https://www.builder.ai/ AirPods Pro – https://amzn.to/3ZakGJV Snapchat – https://www.snapchat.com/ FaceTime – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204380 Kore Shorts (Vuori) – https://vuori.com/products/kore-short Hard Graft – https://www.hardgraft.com/ Costco – https://www.costco.com/ Twi

Kevin’s 15 days into sobriety, Alex is resin-printing door parts, and the Digg mobile app is quietly becoming a real thing. This week, AI is either your creative assistant or the reason you need a new career—depending on how you feel about Marvel using bots for its opening credits. Jayci Hayes joins with tales of heli-repelling wildfires, building GameCrib, working with Twitch in its early days, and launching a bottled margarita brand designed to protect citrus from UV light. Also: Alex automates his home with Home Assistant (bye Echo), Apple finally loses its grip on in-app payments, and listener Graz emails in to offer custom Diggnation knives. It’s a caffeine-fueled episode with actual emotional depth and at least one sincere conversation about electrolytes. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Kevin hits 15 days sober, skips red wine and Jack 07:19 Mascot wine list opens to listeners 08:41 Graz offers custom chef’s knives 10:46 Gemini AI codes games, Bolt builds apps 13:53 Kevin hits NYC, Alex sees plays 15:23 Sponsor: NordVPN 17:50 Made In Grill 20:59 Starlink camping + Amazon satellites 22:59 Digg app update + $115K raised 26:33 AI friends? Still weird 33:03 Reddit fights persuasive bots 39:33 Kevin goes all in on Home Assistant 41:48 Sponsor: LMNT 44:54 Guest: Jayci Hayes—fires, Twitch, margaritas 50:55 Runway AI makes an animated pilot 51:57 Will AI replace creatives? 1:03:04 Whoop 5.0 features + sleep guilt 1:11:27 Alex prints a custom spacer 1:19:06 Apple loses in-app payment fight 📦 Sponsors: NordVPN – Secure your internet and hide your IP. Get a deal on a 2-year plan + 4 bonus months: https://NordVPN.com/digg Vuori – 20% off your first order of ridiculously comfortable clothes: https://vuori.com/DIGG LMNT – Zero-sugar electrolyte mix. Free sample pack with any purchase: https://drinklmnt.com/digg 📰 Top Stories: Reddit tightens AI bot rules: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/reddit-will-tighten-verification-to-keep-out-human-like-ai-bots Runway launches AI pilot: https://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/runway-ai-studio-animated-pilot-mars-siv-1236381403 Whoop 5.0 release: https://www.theverge.com/news/661773/whoop-5-news-price-specs-battery Apple ruling on in-app payments: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-05-02/ruling-apple-app-store-epic-games Made In’s new grill: https://madeincookware.com/collections/grill-pans-and-griddles 👤 People Mentioned: Alex Albrecht – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alalbrecht/ Kevin Rose – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrose Justin Mezzell – https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mezzell/ Mau Balvanera – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maubrowncow/ Will Harlan – https://www.linkedin.com/in/willharlan John Graziano – https://grazmakes.com/about Mike Mazer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaser/ Jayci Hayes – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaci-hays-5174a6/ Theo Vaughn – https://www.theovon.com/ Mark Zuckerberg – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg 🛍️ Products Mentioned: Barebones Pulaski Axe - https://amzn.to/4iX08fj Made In Grill – https://madeincookware.com/collections/grill-pans-and-griddles Home Assistant – https://www.home-assistant.io/ Echo Devices – https://amzn.to/3ZakGJV Eleven Labs – https://elevenlabs.io/ Plex – https://www.plex.tv/ Apple Watch – https://amzn.to/3YJNadz Aura Ring – https://amzn.to/437ikNb Whoop 5.0 – https://amzn.to/43dJi5O Runway AI – https://runwayml.com/ Fusion 360 – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360 Formlabs – https://formlabs.com/ Disney+ – https://www.disneyplus.com/ Secret Invasion – https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-4cfe6313-7f5e-4544-af84-d31bf718f65a Photoshop – https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html Kindle – https://amzn.to/3GPDnfP Crucial Conversations – https://amzn.to/42Sz3VI 🎧 Follo

Celebrating the relaunch of digg.com with a vibrant live show in Austin, Texas, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht welcomed a lineup of influential guests in a pivotal episode. The gathering brought together figures like tech entrepreneur Jason Calacanis [0:07:58], venture capitalist Chris Sacca [0:23:13], author and podcaster Tim Ferriss [0:40:54], and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian [1:02:58] to reflect on the digital landscape and the resurgence of Digg. This special event underscored the return of a significant platform in the evolution of online communities. The conversations throughout the show highlighted the legacy of Digg and the future aspirations for the relaunched platform, emphasizing its continued relevance in the current digital era. 📚 Time Code Markers 00:00:00 • Intro 00:02:30 • Diggnation's History and Live Streaming 00:07:58 • Surprise Guest: Jason Calacanis Arrives 00:13:44 • Remembering Tony Shea 00:16:15 • Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Tim Ferriss's Impact 00:18:12 • Future of Technology: Self-Driving Cars and AI 00:24:29 • Generational Differences and "FSD Club" 00:31:54 • Stevie Wonder Encounter Story 00:36:38 • Banter and the Tim Ferriss "Ass-less Chaps" Story 00:40:54 • Introduction of Special Guest: Tim Ferriss 00:52:56 • Tim Ferriss Announces "Coyote" Game 01:02:58 • Surprise Guest: Alexis Ohanian Joins 01:06:53 • Digg vs. Reddit: Past Rivalry and Present Friendship 01:12:39 • Alexis Ohanian on the Future of Online Communities and AI 01:17:27 • Reflecting on Community Building and Future Collaboration 01:23:17 • Final Remarks and Show End 📢 Top Stories Diggnation Live at South by Southwest Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht host a live Diggnation episode in Austin, Texas, sharing their journey and engaging with the audience. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diggnation-friends-live-tickets-1108798438979 Kevin Rose Reflects on Diggnation's Legacy Kevin and Alex discuss the impact of Diggnation, joking about creating a generation of alcoholics and the evolution of their careers. https://www.kevinrose.com Pacific Palisades Fire Impact on Kevin Rose A serious note as Jason Calacanis acknowledges the impact of the LA fires on Kevin Rose's home, expressing relief for Kevin's safety. https://protos.com/home-of-moonbirds-founder-kevin-rose-destroyed-by-la-wildfires/ Solid State Battery Road Test Begins Mercedes starts road testing solid-state batteries, promising a 620-mile charge range. https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-benz-begins-road-testing-of-solid-state-battery-ev/ The Future of Self-Driving Cars Insights into the evolution of electric and self-driving vehicles, highlighting Tesla, Waymo, and the impact on the future of transportation. https://www.automate.org/robotics/news/the-future-of-transportation-autonomous-vehicles-and-machine-learning 👥 People Mentioned Kevin Rose Co-founder of Digg and co-host of Diggnation. https://digg.com Alex Albrecht Co-host of Diggnation and tech enthusiast. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1395403/ Jason Calacanis Entrepreneur and host of the "All In" podcast, guest appearance on Diggnation. https://www.allinpodcast.co/ Tim Ferriss Author of "Tools of Titans" and podcaster, a long-time friend of Kevin and Alex. https://tim.blog/ Chris Sacca Investor and entrepreneur, early investor in Twitter (now X). https://twitter.com/sacca Alexis Ohanian Former Co-founder of Reddit. https://www.instagram.com/alexisohanian 🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights IKEA Furniture and home goods retailer. https://www.ikea.com Diggnation digg.com Digg https://digg.com Tesla Electric vehicles, including Model X, Model S, and Roadster. https://www.tesla.com Mercedes Automotive manufacturer. https://www.mercedes-benz.com Waymo

Prefer YouTube? — watch the episode here Exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern life, Kevin Rose sits down with celebrated Zen teacher Henry Shukman to explore the depths of meditation practice, the nature of awakening, and the universal human capacity for transformation. From practical meditation advice to fascinating Zen stories and the relationship between different spiritual traditions, this wide-ranging discussion offers both practical guidance for beginners and deep insights for experienced practitioners. Show Notes Notable Quotes * "Between stimulus and response, there is a gap. Everything is in that gap." - Viktor Frankl (referenced) * "The way that can be spoken of is not the true way" - Tao Te Ching * "No coffee, no Pat" - Pat Hawk Roshi * "We're all made of the universe" - Henry Shukman The Way App and Meditation Practice * Discussion of The Way meditation app's approach * The challenge of user retention in meditation apps * Focus on building durable meditation habits * A different approach from other meditation apps - emphasis on long-term practice Building a Meditation Practice * Optimal meditation duration? * What is the best time to meditate? * Importance of daily consistency over longer sporadic sessions * Discussion of gradual progression from shorter to longer sits Understanding Different Types of Meditation Benefits * Mindfulness and basic awareness * Recognition of thoughts and feelings * Development of self-compassion * The space between stimulus and response Awakening Experiences * Nature of awakening experiences * Discussion of "person of no rank" concept * Relationship between time, space, and consciousness * Different cultural interpretations of similar experiences Religious Traditions and Meditation * Comparison of different meditation traditions * Discussion of reincarnation beliefs * The Cloud of Unknowing and Christian Mysticism * Universal aspects of spiritual experiences across traditions Practical Guidance * Role of caffeine in meditation practice * Building a sustainable practice * Integration with daily life * Balancing spiritual pursuit with everyday responsibilities Key Stories and Examples * Bodhidharma and the origin of tea * Story of the plum blossom awakening * Mount Athos experiences * Various Zen teaching stories Resources Mentioned * The Way App - Henry’s meditation app (iOS/Android) * "Original Love" - Henry’s new book * "The Cloud of Unknowing" - Anonymous * "Buddhism Without Beliefs" by Stephen Batchelor * Mountain Cloud Zendo P.S. — Join the Private Slack Chat! And hey, if you haven't already, join our thriving chat community. Over 500+ people discuss everything from cutting-edge tech to investing insights and beyond: Be well, This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kevinrose.com

Very Important Note: All future episodes of Diggnation will be posted to the official Diggnation channels, not here on the Kevin Rose Show feed. Get your favorite feed (Youtube, Spotify, Apple, RSS) right here on the new website — www.diggnation.show Also, looking for fun clips? * Diggnation Instagram * Diggnation TikTok This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kevinrose.com

In this inaugural AMA episode of The Kevin Rose Show, Kevin dives deep into personal growth, mental health, and the entrepreneurial journey, sifting through over 100 audience-submitted questions. Joined by his friend Chris Hutchins, the conversation touches on childhood trauma, managing stress, and the balance between building wealth and maintaining personal relationships. Kevin shares candid insights on his therapy practices, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), and provides advice on establishing boundaries, avoiding burnout, and staying creative amidst the chaos of a busy life. Listeners will also get a peek into Kevin’s fitness routine, crypto strategy, and tips on fostering creativity in children. Whether you're looking for actionable advice on entrepreneurship, exploring the future of AI and digital minimalism, or just trying to figure out how to juggle family and business, this episode is packed with raw, honest insights and plenty of wisdom for listeners of all backgrounds. Don't miss this in-depth AMA with Kevin Rose as he tackles life, business, and everything in between. Episode links * Saying No/Proper Boundaries blog post * Carissa Sikora Medium * I Don’t Want to Talk About It * Crucial Conversations * The Anxious Generation * Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy * Stillwater (Apple TV show) * Windows Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM-based Laptop * Nothing Ear * SAY Coffee * Madison Reed Hair Dye * Light Phone * Cursor * Chris Hutchins podcast * I checked with Attia’s folks, no concerns about me proceeding with a vasectomy from a hormone or longevity POV. A high-quality doctor is very important (*not health advice; talk to your own doctor). Episode Topics [00:01:24] - What is Kevin's approach to childhood trauma? [00:07:06] - What practices does Kevin use to juggle high stress and long hours? [00:12:09] - How would Kevin build wealth from scratch today? [00:24:33] - What led to Kevin's physical transformation? [00:28:25] - How does Kevin maintain relationships with his wife and kids during travel? [00:30:09] - What traits does Kevin look for in founders when investing? [00:31:32] - What are Kevin's headphone preferences? [00:33:15] - What financial advice does Kevin have for a middle-class family in the Bay Area? [00:35:05] - What's Kevin's next big idea in public markets? [00:37:22] - Would Kevin dye his hair or beard? [00:38:25] - What cultural shifts is Kevin paying attention to? [00:40:03] - What are Kevin's thoughts on education for children? [00:41:20] - What is Kevin's current crypto investing strategy? [00:41:40] - Does Kevin regret promoting NFTs? [00:43:05] - How does AI impact product development? [00:44:26] - How would Kevin balance career and family time in

In this captivating episode of The Random Show, Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose reunite for a freewheeling conversation that spans cutting-edge science, personal growth, and technological marvels. The duo dives into Tim's recent sabbatical, exploring the creative process behind his upcoming book and the challenges of maintaining work-life balance. They candidly discuss their experiences with alternative therapies, including Kevin's intriguing foray into ketamine treatment and Tim's insights on ayahuasca ceremonies, offering a nuanced perspective on these controversial topics. The conversation takes several unexpected turns, from the latest breakthroughs in AI-generated imagery (complete with amusing demonstrations) to the potential game-changing impacts of the protein Klotho on cognitive health and longevity. Tim and Kevin also open up about their personal lives, touching on the complexities of modern dating, the pursuit of mindfulness, and the ongoing quest to find meaning in a rapidly changing world. Packed with practical advice, thought-provoking ideas, and plenty of laughs, this episode showcases why The Random Show is a source of inspiration and entertainment for listeners seeking to expand their horizons. Links From the Show * Fino Toothbrush * Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy * The Bear by Andrew Krivak * The Well of Being: A Children’s Book for Adults * The Birth of Sake (Documentary) * Outdoorsman Atlas Trainer Frame System * PicStudio.ai Show Chapters [00:00] - Introduction and Opening Banter [01:00] - Tim's Podcast Sabbatical and Book Writing [04:00] - AI Image Generation Demonstration [09:10] - Discussion on Podcasting Challenges and Future [10:00] - Kevin Demonstrates Fino Toothbrush Device [13:30] - Kevin's Vampire Facial Experience [18:20] - Tim's Dating Life and Approach [24:40] - Recommendations: Books, Documentaries, and Media [29:50] - Ketamine Therapy Discussion [35:30] - Klotho Protein and Alzheimer's Research [41:20] - Funding Scientific Research [45:00] - Tim's Experiences with Ayahuasca and Supernatural Phenomena [51:30] - The Birth of Sake Documentary [54:15] - High Ren Music Video Recommendation [56:40] - Matthew Perry and Ketamine Risks [62:00] - Kevin's Experience with a Medium [68:30] - Tim's Thoughts on Balance and Leisure [73:50] - Debate on "Chilling Out" and Personal Growth [79:00] - Closing Thoughts and Show Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kevinrose.com