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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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ICE Chaos in Minneapolis, Clawdbot Takeover, Why the Dollar is Dropping
(0:00) Bestie intros + quick Davos recap
(9:55) ICE chaos in Minneapolis: aftermath and reactions to the two recent deaths
(45:54) Clawdbot takeover: Jason demos his OpenClawd instances, Kimi K2.5, entering the next phase of AI
(1:09:58) De-dollarization, gold and silver ripping
(1:20:05) California governor race
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The Future of Everything: What CEOs of Circle, CrowdStrike & More See Coming in 2026
(0:00) Intro
(0:50) Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on stablecoins post-GENIUS Act, interest rate impact, growth in 2026, and the future of money in an AI world
(52:33) CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on cybersecurity in the AI era, most capable hacker nations, and more
(1:17:53) Archer CEO Adam Goldstein on the state of eVTOLs in 2026 and when to expect them
(1:42:27) Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller on powering the trillion-dollar AI buildout
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Mike Eruzione: USA Wins Gold, the Miracle on Ice, and the Mindset of a Champion
46 years.
That's how long it's been since the 1980 Miracle on Ice — when a team of 21-year-old college kids defeated the Soviet Union's 15-year dynasty and changed the course of history.
This past weekend in Milan, the USA men's hockey team won Olympic gold again. First time since 1980. First time in 46 years.
And the women's team? Gold too.
Some moments transcend sports.
In this powerful and timely conversation, 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey captain Mike Eruzione joins Sean Callagy to unpack the real story behind “Miracle on Ice” — not as a fairy tale, but as a blueprint for belief, preparation, respect, and team-first leadership.
With Team USA winning the men’s hockey gold medal this year, the conversation feels more relevant than ever. The legacy of 1980 continues to echo in today’s championship moments. Mike reflects on what it truly takes to win at the highest level — not just talent, but discipline, unity, humility, and relentless work.
Episode Highlights
- Mike’s upbringing in a packed three-family home and the values that shaped him: work, respect, and humility
- How a single “random” summer league game opened the door to Boston University and changed everything
- Why Mike believes success is earned through work, not luck
- The shift in college sports over time: training, money, NIL, and the modern recruiting machine
- The overlooked truth: “Miracle” wasn’t magic — it was belief + preparation + sacrifice
- Herb Brooks’ leadership: relentless standards, psychological edge, and a culture built on respect
- The infamous post-Norway skate and what it was really about (not what the movie showed)
- Losing 10–3 to the Soviets before the Olympics — and how Herb turned it into fuel, not fear
- Staying focused in the biggest moment: treating it like “just hockey” and controlling what you can
- The meaning of legacy: being remembered as good people who worked hard and loved their country
Key Quotes
“Life is about opportunities. It’s what you do with that opportunity that counts.”
“If you believe in something and you’re willing to work hard, you can accomplish it.”
“It’s easy to be nice. You got to go out of your way to be an ass.”
“If you don’t respect yourself… if you don’t respect your teammates… if you don’t respect
your competition… you will not be successful.”
“Ability in a dime gets you a cup of coffee.”
“We were a lunch pail, hard hat group of guys.”
“Find something positive and build off of that.”
Timestamps
00:00 – Cold Open: Why This Moment Still Hits (Belief, Legacy, “Miracle” Energy)
02:10 – Sean’s Opening Tribute: What Mike Eruzione Represents
05:25 – Mike’s Background: The Path That Built His Mindset
12:40 – Coach Herb Brooks: The Standard, the Vision, the Culture
20:00 – Team Identity: “We” Over “Me” (How the Group Locked In)
27:30 – Handling Pressure: Staying Present When the Stakes Get Loud
35:00 – Leadership Under Fire: Doing Your Job, Not Chasing Noise
42:15 – Trust + Accountability: How Great Teams Self-Correct Fast
50:00 – “More Than a Hockey Game”: Belief as a Competitive Advantage
58:20 – Pre-Run Reality Check: Doubt, Discomfort, and What It Cost to Prepare
1:00:46 – The Wake-Up Call: Madison Square Garden Loss (10–3) and the Lesson
1:08:30 – Turning the Loss Into Fuel: Process, Discipline, and Repetition
1:17:10 – The Soviet Game: When It Became “Just Hockey” and Confidence Flipped
1:26:05 – Third-Period Edge: Conditioning, Four Lines, and Closing Strong
1:35:38 – Legacy Beyond the Rink: Family, Perspective, and What He Wants People to Remember
This episode is not just about a historic win. It’s about what winning requires.
With a new generation of Team USA champions bringing home gold, the lessons from 1980 feel alive again: belief matters, work matters, respect matters — and opportunity only counts if you’re ready for it.
– Legacy and what it means to represent your country
Some Good Grift: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
