The following is a conversation with Ku Jin, an economist at the London School of Economics specializing in China's economy, international macroeconomics, global trade imbalances, and financial policy. She wrote the highly lauded book on China titled The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism that details China's economic transformation since 1978 to Today. and it dispels a lot of misconceptions about China's economy that people in the west have. This is the Lex Freedman podcast. To support it, ...

What do you think about Meta buying up talent with huge salaries and and the heating up of this battle for talent. You know, there's a strategy that that Meta is taking right now. I think that from my perspective at least, I think the people that are real believers in the mission of AGI and what it can do and understand the real consequences both good and bad from that and what's what that responsibility entails.I think they're mostly doing it to be like myself to be on the frontier of that research. So, yo ...

you've estimated that we'll have AGI by 2030. How will we actually know that we got there and uh what maybe quote move 37 of AGI. >> So I think there's the sort of blanket testing to just make sure you got the consistency but I think there are the sort of lighthouse moments like the move 37 that I would be looking for.So one would be inventing a new conjecture or a new hypothesis about physics like Einstein did. So maybe you could even run the back test of that very rigorously like have a cut off of knowled ...

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App Store Policies & Business Model - Apple's App Store functions as an intermediary, where developers sell apps to Apple's inventory, and Apple then sells to customers, impacting control over discounts, refunds, and multi-platform support [6] - Apple requires apps to use its in-app payment system, taking a 30% commission on signups through the iOS app [5] - Apple was willing to remove the "Hay" app from the App Store if they did not agree to give them 30% of all the signups [5] Conflict & Resolution - "Hay" refused to comply with Apple's 30% revenue share requirement, leading to a public dispute [7] - Public pressure and media attention forced Apple to allow "Hay" in the App Store without the 30% commission, but required a dummy account for the app to function [8][9] Mobile App Ecosystem - The iPhone is described as a mobile computer, becoming the most important computer for many, making the App Store a critical platform for software distribution [1][2] - Developers need Apple's permission to launch apps on iOS, which raised concerns [2]

Industry Trends & Future Uncertainty - Society risks losing essential skills while pursuing future advancements, exemplified by critical infrastructure relying on COBOL, understood by a handful of experts [1] - Predicting the future is impossible, making adaptability crucial for young programmers and other professions [2][3] - The rapid advancement of Gen AI and robotics creates uncertainty across various sectors, impacting artists and blue-collar workers alike [3] Career Advice & Personal Philosophy - Individuals should pursue programming if they enjoy it, recognizing that career paths may evolve [2] - It's important to position oneself for the future in a way that allows for retooling and reskilling without regret [3] - A general life principle is to be content with all outcomes, viewing opportunities as blessings regardless of success [4] Business & Impact - Success, whether small or large, is viewed positively, allowing for impact on people and business sustainability [4][5]

War & Peace - War creates conditions that beget war [2] - There's no such thing as a preventative war [1] - No one has explained how war prevents war [1] Military-Industrial Complex - A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment [2] - The US has been compelled to create a permanent armaments industry of vast proportions [4] - The conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience [4] - Guard against an acquisition of unwarranted influence by the military industrial complex [5] - The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist [5] National Defense - US arms must be mighty, ready for instant action [3] - The US can no longer risk emergency improvisation of national defense [3]

Geopolitical Landscape - The debate centers on the potential for war between Iran and Israel, following a declared ceasefire [1] - Discussion includes the implications of Iran's nuclear program and the possibility of nuclear proliferation in the future [1] - US foreign policy and military interventionism are criticized [1] Key Players & Perspectives - Scott Horton, representing a libertarian perspective, critiques US interventionist policies [1] - Mark Dubowitz, from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), provides expertise on Iran and its nuclear program [1] - The debate explores differing viewpoints on Iran, its nuclear ambitions, and the appropriate response [1] Nuclear Program & International Agreements - Iran's nuclear program is a central point of contention, including discussions about uranium enrichment and nuclear weapons [1] - The debate touches upon the Iran nuclear deal and its effectiveness [1] - The Iran Nuclear Archive is referenced [1] Future Scenarios - The discussion includes best-case and worst-case near-term future scenarios regarding Iran [1] - The possibility of a US attack on Iran, referred to as "Operation Midnight Hammer," is considered [1] - The potential for nuclear proliferation in the future is a concern [1]

Awards and Recognition - The Fields Medal doesn't solve existing problems, mathematicians continue their work [1] - Gregoria Pearlman declined the Fields Medal and the Millennial Prize with $1 million prize money, stating disinterest in money or fame [2] - The Fields Medal can make mathematicians part of the establishment, influencing their opinions and inspiring young people [5] - Some individuals, like Gregoria Pearlman, are critical of awards and adhere to their principles, which is admirable [5] Mathematical Community and Individual Choices - Gregoria Pearlman was once part of the math community but became disillusioned and chose to disengage [3] - Pearlman hasn't published in the field since, but that's acceptable as many others have also made similar choices [4] - Mathematicians may focus on publishing papers, career advancement, and mentoring students [5]

Product Features & Design - The company is developing stylish, lightweight, and wearable glasses with integrated technology and experiences [1] - The glasses are designed as a multimodal conversational device, incorporating a camera, speakers, and multiple microphones for speaker isolation [1][2] - The glasses feature a simple, straightforward home screen displaying the time, weather, and calendar appointments for quick access to information [2] - The device aims to provide easy access to information and allow users to quickly return to their original tasks [3] Functionality & Applications - The glasses support conversational interaction, allowing users to ask questions and receive answers [3] - The glasses can provide real-time translation, displaying subtitles for real-world conversations [6][7] - The glasses offer a Google Maps experience, providing turn-by-turn directions overlaid on the user's view [5][6] Future Considerations - The company encourages viewers to subscribe to the Lex Freedman YouTube channel to watch the full podcast episode [8]