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The James Altucher Show

The James Altucher Show

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 James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.© Copyright © 2002-2025 PodcastOne.com. All rights reserved. Economia
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  • Crypto's Quantum Challenges & Optical as the True Quantum-Class Winner – Martin Shkreli

    Crypto's Quantum Challenges & Optical as the True Quantum-Class Winner – Martin Shkreli
    Feb 27 2026

    A Note from James:

    In the last episode, we talked about whether Martin Shkreli really deserves the label “most hated man in America.” My conclusion was no, and I hope you came to the same conclusion after hearing his perspective.

    In this episode, we shift gears completely. We talk about Bitcoin, crypto, AI, energy, optical computing, and what the future of technology might actually look like.

    Martin has a very unusual combination of skills—finance, biotech, programming—and I always enjoy hearing how he connects ideas across different fields. That’s what this conversation is about.


    Episode Description:

    What happens when AI demand collides with the limits of computing power and energy?

    In Part 2, Martin Shkreli and James explore the future of technology—from crypto vulnerabilities to optical computing, GPU scaling, and the potential energy crisis driven by artificial intelligence.

    They discuss whether Bitcoin can survive quantum computing, why stablecoins solve real-world financial problems, and how computing architecture may shift beyond traditional silicon chips. The conversation then moves into AI economics: why companies might spend billions on compute to make better decisions, how energy constraints could shape innovation, and why optical computing could become the next major breakthrough.

    This episode isn’t about controversy—it’s about technological leverage, incentives, and where computation is heading next.


    What You’ll Learn:

    • Why quantum computing could eventually threaten Bitcoin’s encryption
    • The real-world advantages of stablecoins and decentralized payments
    • How AI demand could create massive new energy constraints
    • Why optical (photonic) computing may outperform traditional silicon chips
    • How businesses might use large-scale AI compute for strategic decisions


    Timestamped Chapters:

    • [00:02:00] Bitcoin, Encryption & Quantum Computing Risks
    • [00:03:02] A Note from James
    • [00:03:34] Crypto Markets: Speculation vs. Utility
    • [00:05:23] Banking Control, Debanking & Stablecoins
    • [00:07:40] Moore’s Law, Huang’s Law & The Limits of Silicon
    • [00:08:45] Optical Computing Explained
    • [00:09:12] NVIDIA, Parallelization & Power Consumption
    • [00:10:24] Energy Constraints & The Electrical Grid
    • [00:11:41] AI Energy Demand vs. Countries
    • [00:12:24] Corporate AI Decision-Making at Scale
    • [00:13:37] The Coming Explosion of AI Compute
    • [00:14:20] Energy Efficiency vs. Speed
    • [00:15:17] GPU Efficiency Improvements & Jevons Paradox
    • [00:17:00] Why AI Is Different from Traditional Computing
    • [00:17:47] Optical vs. Quantum vs. DNA Computing
    • [00:18:19] Why Optical Computing Fits AI Perfectly
    • [00:19:28] Precision, Bits & Neural Networks
    • [00:21:24] Error Tolerance in AI Systems
    • [00:22:00] Fiber Optics & Existing Infrastructure
    • [00:23:16] New Computing Paradigms Beyond Silicon
    • [00:24:00] Matrix Multiplication & AI Workloads
    • [00:24:53] Closing Thoughts


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    25 min
  • Martin Shkreli: From Most Hated Man to Optical Computing Visionary – Curiosity & Defiance

    Martin Shkreli: From Most Hated Man to Optical Computing Visionary – Curiosity & Defiance
    Feb 25 2026

    A Note from James:

    Is he the most hated man in America? I don’t think so.

    Martin Shkreli was notorious for various reasons that you’ll hear about in this episode—there are some crazy stories—but I’ve come to know Martin over the past few months as both a friend and business partner.

    Let’s just hear his stories and explanations. I think you’ll agree with me that this is one of the smartest people I’ve ever had on the podcast.


    Episode Description:

    Martin Shkreli became one of the most controversial figures in business history—labeled “the most hated man in America,” prosecuted, imprisoned, and publicly vilified.

    In this conversation, he tells his side of the story.

    Part 1 focuses on how media narratives form, why conviction and risk-taking matter in entrepreneurship, and the deeper mechanics behind the pharmaceutical controversy that made him famous. He explains the economics of drug pricing, insurance systems, neglected medications, and why public perception diverged so dramatically from what patients actually experienced.

    The episode also explores learning across disciplines, intellectual courage, prosecutors’ incentives, and how public scandals evolve into legal consequences.

    Whether you agree with him or not, the discussion raises uncomfortable questions about business, regulation, media, and reputation.


    What You’ll Learn:

    • Why media narratives can shape public opinion more than facts
    • The real economics behind pharmaceutical pricing and insurance coverage
    • How entrepreneurs learn complex industries without formal training
    • Why conviction and risk tolerance are essential in investing and business
    • How incentives within legal and political systems influence outcomes


    Timestamped Chapters:

    • [00:02:00] “Most Hated Man in America” — Media Narratives & Reputation
    • [00:03:11] A Note from James
    • [00:03:45] Humor vs. Backlash: Handling Public Criticism
    • [00:06:39] Conviction, Investing & Standing Your Ground
    • [00:09:00] Optimism, Forgiveness & Business Relationships
    • [00:12:08] The Pharma Controversy Begins
    • [00:14:52] From Hedge Funds to Biotech CEO
    • [00:17:40] Learning New Industries from Scratch
    • [00:19:00] Staying Curious & Avoiding Fear of Complexity
    • [00:21:00] Borrowing Knowledge Across Domains
    • [00:23:06] How People Actually Learn Complex Skills
    • [00:29:00] Entrepreneurship, Ego & Motivation
    • [00:31:20] The Daraprim Pricing Decision Explained
    • [00:34:00] Neglected Drugs & Pharma Economics
    • [00:37:00] Profit Motive vs. Public Good
    • [00:41:13] Why He Became the Target
    • [00:45:00] Prosecutors, Incentives & Legal Strategy
    • [00:47:00] Hedge Funds, Technical Violations & Trials
    • [00:50:00] High-Profile Cases & Selective Enforcement
    • [00:53:00] Media Attention & Personal Decisions


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    1 ora e 14 min
  • Keeping the Spark Alive – Long-Term & Aging (a/k/a How to Maintain Great Sex) | Dr. Nicole McNichols Part 3

    Keeping the Spark Alive – Long-Term & Aging (a/k/a How to Maintain Great Sex) | Dr. Nicole McNichols Part 3
    Feb 21 2026
    A Note from James:In the first two episodes with Dr. Nicole McNichols, we talked about chemistry, communication, anatomy, and the science of pleasure. This final episode is really about something deeper—how relationships evolve over time and what actually keeps desire alive.Because the truth is, long-term relationships don’t stay exciting automatically. They require intention. They require curiosity. And sometimes the issue isn’t your partner at all—it’s that you’ve stopped doing things that light you up in your own life.We also talk about novelty, sex toys, aging, hormones, communication, and why pleasure itself is not optional for wellbeing—it’s essential.This conversation tied everything together for me.Episode Description:How do couples keep desire alive years—or decades—into a relationship?In the final part of this series, Dr. Nicole McNichols explains why long-term passion isn’t about constant novelty or dramatic reinvention. It’s about intentional connection, personal growth, communication, and maintaining a sense of play.They discuss the “seven-year itch,” why boredom often comes from losing personal passion rather than losing attraction, and how seeing your partner energized by their own interests can reignite desire. The conversation also explores sex toys as collaborative tools, the health benefits of sexual activity, aging and sexuality, hormone therapy, and practical ways to communicate about sex without embarrassment.The episode closes with a powerful reminder: pleasure is not a luxury—it’s a core component of wellbeing.What You’ll Learn:Why boredom in relationships is often about your own life—not your partnerHow pursuing individual passions can increase attraction in long-term couplesWhy sex toys enhance connection rather than threaten itThe physical and psychological health benefits of sexual activityHow curiosity, humor, and vulnerability improve sexual communicationTimestamped Chapters:[00:02:00] Pleasure, Playfulness & Why Attraction Fades[00:03:28] The Seven-Year Itch & Long-Term Desire[00:04:00] Intention, Communication & Intimacy Dates[00:04:45] When Boredom Is About Your Own Life[00:05:25] Personal Passion & Seeing Your Partner Differently[00:06:11] The Best Sex of Your Life After Kids[00:08:16] Novelty Without Threatening the Relationship[00:09:24] Erotic Identity & Emotional Needs[00:11:00] Frequency of Novelty & Sexual Compatibility[00:11:21] Men Feeling Threatened by Novelty[00:11:42] Sex Toys as Collaborative Tools[00:13:26] The Pleasure Cycle: Wanting, Liking, Learning[00:14:12] Sex, Stress Reduction & Sleep[00:15:23] Health Benefits of Sex[00:16:08] Pleasure as Essential Wellbeing[00:19:00] Is Sex the Most Enjoyable Activity?[00:20:00] Presence, Mindfulness & Happiness Research[00:21:39] Sex and Meditation[00:22:00] Sex in Your 80s & Aging[00:23:22] Loneliness, Health & Sexual Function[00:24:25] Erectile Dysfunction & Physical Health[00:25:00] Menopause, Hormones & Sexual Pain[00:26:23] Hormone Therapy & Medical Guidance[00:27:35] Communication as the Core Skill[00:28:35] Leading With Curiosity[00:29:56] Humor, Playfulness & Awkward Conversations[00:31:08] Closing ThoughtsAdditional Resources:You Could Be Having Better SexNicole McNicholsDaniel Gilbert — Happiness research referencedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    31 min
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