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A future form of computing hypothesized to replace current electron-based systems by the end of the century. Such a technology would be immune to the risks posed by geomagnetic storms.
The largest recorded geomagnetic storm in history, occurring in 1859. It is used as a benchmark to discuss the potential catastrophic impact a similar-sized solar storm would have on modern technological infrastructure.
A term coined on the podcast to describe the trend of wealthy Americans leaving high-tax states like California and New York to protect their assets, often seeking new homes in states like Texas or abroad.
A massive expulsion of charged particles from the sun's corona. The podcast explains how these events travel through space and interact with Earth's magnetic field, causing solar storms.
Geomagnetic events caused by eruptions from the sun. A recent major event reached G5, the highest level, causing beautiful auroras but also posing risks to satellites, GPS, and power grids.
The systematic exploitation of the H-1B lottery system by large corporations that file massive numbers of applications, giving them a disproportionate advantage and undermining the program's intent.
A city that had a high-profile debate over whether to cancel or renew its contracts with Flock.
The massive accumulation of financial debt by college students, inflated by unrestrained federal loan programs.
Government intervention in housing prices, debated as a policy that degrades real estate supply.
A major socioeconomic issue in the US, defined by the increasing difficulty for young people to buy homes, with the average first-time buyer's age rising from 28 in 1991 to 40 today.
An accounting method for allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its estimated useful life. The debate focuses on whether the useful life of AI chips like the H100 should be 3 years (Burry's view) or 6+ years (the practice of companies like Google).