The Fidenza Macro Digest, April 17
Eight things I read and listened to
Lex Fridman Podcast Episode #369 - Paul Rosolie: Amazon Jungle, Uncontacted Tribes, Anaconda, and Ayahuasca
Most people understand intellectually that nature and biodiversity are important. That saving the rainforest is crucial if we want to prevent climate change. But how many of us, in our concrete jungles and digital lives, feel an awe and love for nature in our hearts? Listening to Paul Rosolie’s insane stories of the Amazon Rainforest brought me a step closer to that. Saving rainforest is not just a means to save humans, it’s an end in itself. If any of you are moved to action after listening to Paul’s interview, feel free to save a piece of rainforest through Rainforest Trust.
Fall of Civilizations Podcast Episode 1 - Roman Britain - The Work of Giants Crumbled
Political infighting, economic collapse, conflict over succession of power, and constant attacks by native “barbarian hordes”. The collapse of the Roman Empire took place over centuries and was undetectable to any one generation. However, to historians today, the arc of the Roman Empire’s fall seemed inevitable, caused by economic constraints and humans just being humans.
The AlphaMind podcast, Episode #55 - Dr Tara Swart talks about “Brain agility” and being the “Wendy Rhodes of London”
Forward Guidance podcast - The Commercial Real Estate Default Cycle Has Only Just Begun
Peter Brandt - Why Are You Trading?
I’ve learned so much from Peter Brandt and his Factor Service, and highly recommend subscribing. If I had to be any other trader, I would be him.
Tim Cook on Shaping the Future of Apple - by Zach Baron in GQ UK
Not enough is written about Tim Cook. If he wasn’t in Steve Job’s shadow, he would undisputedly be seen as one of the best CEOs in the world.
Do the Kids Think They’re Alright? - by Jon Haidt and Eli George
The mental health crisis, from the point of view of Gen Z
Discord member details how documents leaked from closed chat group - Washington Post Exclusive
It turns out the biggest national security breach of the year was by a 21 yr old kid who just wanted to make friends and flex on Discord.