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#2537 - David Sinclair
What if you could talk without speaking?
Andrej Karpathy — AGI is still a decade away
The Andrej Karpathy episode.
During this interview, Andrej explains why reinforcement learning is terrible (but everything else is much worse), why AGI will just blend into the previous ~2.5 centuries of 2% GDP growth, why self driving took so long to crack, and what he sees as the future of education.
It was a pleasure chatting with him.
Watch on YouTube; read the transcript.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) – AGI is still a decade away
(00:29:45) – LLM cognitive deficits
(00:40:05) – RL is terrible
(00:49:38) – How do humans learn?
(01:06:25) – AGI will blend into 2% GDP growth
(01:17:36) – ASI
(01:32:50) – Evolution of intelligence & culture
(01:42:55) - Why self driving took so long
(01:56:20) - Future of education
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The AI Trap: Why Buying More Tech Won’t Fix Your Broken Business
I Lost $30,000. Here's Why I Didn't Quit.
Losing money can shake your confidence long after the business ends. Paul Alex lost about $30,000 in e-commerce. His response to that setback is a lesson every aspiring entrepreneur can learn from.
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how to face a business loss honestly, change your approach, and keep pursuing your goals with better information.
Paul shares a difficult chapter that came before his move into the ATM business while he was still a detective. He acknowledges the loss and explains why it did not end his commitment to building a different future.
A failed venture deserves an honest review. That means examining your decisions, understanding what you missed, and being willing to leave an approach that is no longer working. Your next attempt can start with a smaller, clearer decision instead of a bigger gamble.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to separate a failed venture from your identity.
• What questions to ask when reviewing a business loss.
• Why changing businesses can support your larger goal.
• How customer research, costs, and experienced guidance inform your next move.
The truth is simple:
A setback leaves you with decisions to make. Own the mistake, study the lesson, and give yourself permission to adjust.
Take the next responsible step.
Let the lesson shape your next move.
Your Network is your NETWORTH!
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Melania Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement Draws Scrutiny Amid Nobel Peace Prize Push
Trump’s Saturday Is Already a Disaster…
You Already Know What to Do. So Why Aren't You Doing It?
Another day of planning can still end with nothing done. The call is waiting. The proposal is ready. What keeps you from taking the next step?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down what “Don't Think, Do” actually means and how to recognize when more thinking has become a way to avoid action.
Drawing from the demands of investigative work, Paul explains why gathering facts must lead to a decision. In business, waiting for a task to feel comfortable can keep an important conversation off your calendar indefinitely.
Some decisions deserve serious research. Others need you to follow through on what you already understand. This episode challenges you to recognize the difference, learn from real customer conversations, and give one unfinished commitment a specific time today.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to recognize fear hiding behind more preparation.
• Which decisions need research and which steps need action.
• Why customer conversations provide information planning alone cannot.
• How to turn an overdue commitment into a scheduled task.
The truth is simple:
You can make a thoughtful decision and still feel uncomfortable carrying it out. Take responsibility for what comes next.
Choose the step. Set the time. Follow through.
Make today the day the plan becomes action.
Your Network is your NETWORTH!
Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:
Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024
Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ
LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024
Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:
FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”