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The $1.5 Billion Bybit Crypto Hack - The CEO Interview Digest - What Happened & What’s Next?

How did the biggest hack in history happen? The $1.5 billion crypto hack shook the industry—how did Bybit respond? In this 18-minute episode of Brilliant Minds’ Digest, we break down the key moments from Crypto Banter’s interview with Bybit CEO Ben Zhou, revealing how his team handled one of the biggest exchange breaches in history.
Here’s what you’ll learn:✅ How hackers breached a multi-signature cold wallet✅ Bybit’s emergency response – From securing bridge loans to keeping withdrawals open✅ The role of transparency & leadership in crisis management✅ Could the ETH chain be rolled back? Industry-wide efforts to recover funds✅ Lessons in security & resilience for the future of crypto
Despite the massive loss, Bybit’s swift action & transparency proved crucial in protecting its users and maintaining stability. Skip the noise—get the full story in just 17 minutes.
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Marc Andreessen - 17 min on America’s Edge: Innovation, Freedom & The Future of Tech

What makes America exceptional? In this 17-minute episode of Brilliant Minds’ Digest, we distill the key insights from Lex Fridman’s in-depth conversation with Marc Andreessen, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential thinkers.
Andreessen explores:✅ American Exceptionalism – The unique mix of geography, resources, and culture that fuels innovation✅ The Power of Individualism – Why freedom and entrepreneurship are the backbone of progress✅ Censorship & Free Speech – How Elon Musk’s Twitter and Meta’s evolving policies could reshape discourse✅ Tech & Immigration – The impact of H1B visas, DEI policies, and the future of American-born talent✅ Defining Success – Andreessen’s take on fulfillment, contribution, and purpose
Skip the hours of listening—get the essence of Andreessen’s wisdom in just 17 minutes.
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Javier Milei on Free Markets, Inflation & Reshaping Argentina – a 15 min digest of the deep dive with Lex Fridman

Can libertarian economics rescue Argentina from crisis? In this episode of Brilliant Minds’ Digest, we break down Lex Fridman’s in-depth conversation with Javier Milei, Argentina’s outspoken anarcho-capitalist president.
Milei shares his radical economic vision and his battle against hyperinflation, government corruption, and socialism. Key takeaways include:✅ The fight for economic freedom – Why he’s slashing government intervention✅ Hyperinflation & reforms – His plan to fix Argentina’s economy✅ Cultural battles & political philosophy – His views on socialism, libertarianism & individual liberty✅ Influences & allies – Why he admires Elon Musk, Donald Trump & Austrian economics✅ His personal journey – From economist to president, shaped by faith & resilience
Milei’s bold policies & unfiltered opinions are reshaping Argentina’s future. Get the essential insights in just 30 minutes.
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The Nature of Reality: David Deutsch & Naval Ravikant on Knowledge, AI & the Universe

What is reality, and how do we truly create knowledge? In this episode of Brilliant Minds’ Digest, we distill the key insights from Tim Ferriss’ deep conversation with physicist David Deutsch and entrepreneur Naval Ravikant. Deutsch, known for his groundbreaking theories on knowledge and reality, explores his four strands of reality—epistemology, evolution, quantum theory, and computation—and how they shape our understanding of the universe.
This thought-provoking discussion dives into:✅ How knowledge is created and why error correction is essential to progress✅ The potential (and limitations) of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)✅ The interconnectedness of quantum theory, evolution, and computation✅ Why optimism is crucial for advancing science and civilization✅ The dangers of dogmatic thinking and how creativity fuels discovery
Deutsch and Ravikant challenge conventional wisdom, offering a radical yet optimistic perspective on humanity’s future in the cosmos. If you’re fascinated by philosophy, AI, quantum physics, and the limits of human knowledge, this episode is your shortcut to some of the most mind-expanding ideas out there.This episode is based on this Tim Ferris interviewGet smarter and wiser in less than 30 min every week! Subscribe to our podcast on:
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DeepSeek, OpenAI, and the Future of Intelligence with with Dylan Patel & Nathan Lambert - Competition, Ethics & AGI Dylan Patel and Nathan Lambert

Is China taking the lead in artificial intelligence? What’s the next big breakthrough in AI research? In this 17-minute episode of Brilliant Minds’ Digest, we distill insights from Lex Fridman’s conversation with AI experts Dylan Patel & Nathan Lambert, covering DeepSeek AI, AGI timelines, and the global AI arms race.
This conversation dives deep into the competition between AI giants, the challenges of scaling large models, and the escalating costs of AI research. Ethical concerns surrounding open-source models, data biases, and AI safety are also discussed, alongside the geopolitical implications of AI development and export controls.
Key Takeaways:
✅ DeepSeek AI vs. OpenAI—China’s rising AI powerhouse and how it compares to GPT-4.✅ The battle for AI dominance—why the U.S. and China are racing to build the most powerful AI models.✅ MoE (Mixture of Experts) models—why they could revolutionize AI efficiency and training costs.✅ Ethical AI & regulation—can open-source AI models be controlled to prevent misuse?✅ AGI timelines—when will artificial general intelligence (AGI) surpass human intelligence?
This 17-minute breakdown gives you the critical insights from hours of expert discussion, making sure you stay informed on the future of AI—fast. Based on this conversation between Lex Fridman, Dylan Patel and Nathan LambertGet smarter and wiser in less than 30 min every week! Subscribe to our podcast on:- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brilliant-minds-digest/id1796533279  - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rXp73ubOlsy2SxG6mnirv - Podbean: https://brilliant-minds-digest.podbean.com/ - or use this feed in your favorite app : https://feed.podbean.com/Brilliant-Minds-Digest/feed.xml  Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrilliantMindsDigest