Episode #154: 10 September 2025

In today's episode, the team discusses eight impactful posts covering a range of topics from technology to global economic trends. The episode begins with a post by @levelsio, critiquing prolonged hope in startups, highlighting the importance of pivoting when growth stalls. Next, @zerohedge reports a historic -911,000 revision in U.S. nonfarm payrolls, raising questions about economic indicators' reliability. Paul Graham critiques U.S. regulations on bottle caps, sparking debate on ecological intent versus user frustration. Dario Amodei of Anthropic warns that AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs by 2030, aligning with trends in automation. Túlio shares insights on the meme coin $PIXEL, hinting at a potential CEX listing. The Kobeissi Letter and Chamath Palihapitiya both highlight concerns over U.S. job data revisions and the Federal Reserve's policy-making capabilities. Finally, Scott Adams echoes skepticism about government data integrity, reflecting broader public distrust. Each post provides a unique perspective on current issues, encouraging listeners to consider the complexities of today's world.