Science vs Broscience
Plus: Automate or Die?, AI Sparks Power Shift to Gas, and More
Top stories in business, tech, and more, from industry insiders and experts outside the mainstream media:
Growing divide between “science-based” lifters and “broscience” lifters.
A.D.D. framework keeps startups lean.
Sometimes, violence really is the answer.
Netflix show sparked calls for the Menendez brothers' release.
AI sparks power shift to gas.
And more. Let’s get to it.
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1. Science vs Broscience
Substack: Strong As An Ox, By: BowTiedOx, Subscribers: 70k+
There’s a growing divide between “science-based” lifters and “broscience” lifters. One side strictly follows studies, while the other trusts tried-and-true methods used by experienced lifters. Both dismiss the other’s value.
Rigid thinking on either side limits progress. The best results come from blending science with practical experience, using both data and what works in real life for individual lifters.
Avoid dogma. Combining insights from both methods makes you a better lifter or coach. Staying open-minded helps you get better results, faster.
2. Automate or Die?
Substack: Jason's All In Newsletter, By: Jason Calacanis, Subscribers: 71k+
AI and remote work are changing startup productivity fast. A.D.D. (Automate, Deprecate, Delegate) is a framework to help startups do more with fewer resources.
Founders must ruthlessly cut tasks, automate where possible, and outsource to stay lean.
Startup funding has dropped 75%, making efficiency critical. Teams that apply this framework could free up 50% of their work and cost, staying competitive in a fast-changing landscape.
3. Sometimes, Violence Really Is the Answer
Substack: Sam Harris, By: Sam Harris
Israel used a clever tactic to blow up Hezbollah fighters’ devices, killing dozens and injuring many while keeping civilian casualties low.
It hurt Hezbollah’s operations, made surviving fighters easier to track, and made jihad seem less heroic by showing its brutal costs.
This raises a key question: Can targeted violence be the right answer if it prevents bigger conflicts and saves more lives?
4. Menendez Brothers, 34 Years Later
Substack: FRESH HELL Tina Brown's Diary, By: Tina Brown, Subscribers: 7k+
A Netflix show on the Menendez brothers sparked new interest in their case. TikTok users are now calling for their release, and prosecutors are re-evaluating their sentences.
New evidence suggests their father was abusive. After 34 years, some believe the brothers have changed and deserve another chance.
Public opinion, shaped by social media, is starting to influence old cases and how we view justice over time.
5. AI Sparks Power Shift to Gas
Substack: Doomberg, By: Doomberg, Subscribers: 258k+
AI needs a lot of power, and companies like Microsoft are willing to pay extra for steady energy from nuclear plants. Natural gas could also become more valuable than expected.
As AI grows, energy sources like nuclear and natural gas might become more important. This could flip the usual value between oil and gas, making gas more valuable.
If power demand keeps rising, it could change how we produce and pay for energy worldwide.
Noteworthy Charts
1. Will Microsoft shareholders vote for Bitcoin investment?
Microsoft shareholders vote on Dec 10, 2024, on whether the company should assess Bitcoin investments.
The proposal sees Bitcoin as an inflation hedge, pointing to MicroStrategy's success. If approved, it could push Microsoft closer to Bitcoin adoption.
2. When will GPT-5 be announced?
OpenAI is developing GPT-5, aiming for a release between late 2024 and early 2025.
GPT-5 could push AI reasoning to new heights with Level 2 capabilities, signaling a leap in problem-solving power.
3. What Price will Gold close at in 2024?
Experts say gold could hit $2,400-$2,800 per ounce by the end of 2024.
People turn to gold when things feel shaky. With inflation, possible rate cuts, and global tension, demand is rising.
Gold’s already at $2,645. If markets stay rocky, it could keep climbing.
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