The following podcast is a conversation with my friend and colleague Chris Hutchins. In this episode, we discuss a long-form article I just published on my investing playbook. The title of the article is "The Calculated Contrarian: Extreme Security, Extreme Risk, Extraordinary Returns."View the full article hereMore on Chris and his podcast here.

Remember, this is my personal playbook. I'm sharing it for information purposes only, not financial advice. You should always consult with a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions.

The article is broken into several sections:* Timing the Market* How I think about investing bucket allocations* Where I Invest* Index Fund* Bonds and Cash Management: My Financial Shock Absorbers* High-risk* Stock Picking* Risk Management and the Importance of a Moat* Angel Investing: The High-Stakes Poker of Investing* Gold and Bitcoin: Your Financial Apocalypse Insurance* The Importance of Self-Custody and Physical Redemption* Retirement Accounts* When to Buy More* Conclusion

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Dream reading is no longer science fiction. Sleep damage reversal could be a reality. And nightmares? They might become controllable. Dr. Matt Walker unveils these groundbreaking possibilities in sleep science. From antioxidant therapies (Kevin is backing a study here) to brain-zapping sleep enhancers, we're exploring innovations that are revolutionizing our understanding of sleep.

Dr. Matt Walker, is the Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at UC Berkeley and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science.

Links from the episode:- Kevin’s SubStack Newsletter- Why We Sleep Org (nonprofit)- Oura Ring- Somnee Sleep Device

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[00:00:00] - Introduction and catching up[00:04:40] - Changes in sleep science since Dr. Walker's book publication [00:19:30] - Predicting dreams using brain scanning and machine learning [00:25:20] - The function of dreaming and emotional processing [00:31:20] - Clinical approaches to preventing nightmares [00:35:30] - Ethical concerns about dream prediction technology [00:38:50] - Sleep quality benchmarks and content-based measurements [00:42:40] - Updates on caffeine consumption and sleep [00:52:30] - Temperature regulation for better sleep [01:00:00] - Sleep trackers: accuracy and best practices[01:07:40] - Kevin to fund the sleep study through Substack subscribers [01:09:00] - Details on how listeners can contribute to funding the study[01:12:10] - Discussion of a parasympathetic nervous system stimulation device [01:13:30] - Explanation of the vagus nerve and its role in sleep[01:19:00] - Supplements and sleep aids: what works and what doesn't [01:24:30] - Sex, self-stimulation, and sleep quality [01:27:30] - The impact of sauna usage on sleep (potential future study) [01:32:40] - Brain stimulation techniques for enhancing sleep[01:00:50] - Proposal for a study to mitigate sleep deprivation effects [01:04:00] - Discussion of potential funding methods[01:07:40] - Breakdown of the proposed sleep deprivation study methodology[01:54:30] - Introduction to, StimScience, and the Somnee device [02:05:40] - Closing remarks and information on Dr. Walker's sleep foundation

Alex Albrecht joins Kevin for a reunion-style episode of Diggnation, and it’s like they never left. Kevin and Alex kick things off by discussing everything from past moments on Diggnation to current events like WWDC announcements, and the evolution of Tesla and Boeing, the latest from Apple.

Guest Bio and Links:

Alex Albrecht is known for his significant contributions to technology and entertainment. He is a podcast host, television personality, and tech entrepreneur. Alex gained popularity as the co-host of "The Screen Savers" on TechTV and later co-created and co-hosted the popular podcasts "Diggnation" and "The Totally Rad Show." He has also ventured into directing, writing, and game development.

Listeners can learn more about Alex Albrecht at his website, and on X @alexalbrecht

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* (8:25) Welcome back to Diggnation!

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* (35:42) Nvidia hits 3 trillion market cap

* (41:45) Chat GPT becomes Sentient… What do you do?

* (47:15) GameStop and the Wallstreetbets

* (56:30) Alex shares plan to move to Italy

* (1:03:10) Boeing concerns

* (1:10:30) Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

* (1:15:00) Teslas supercharging infrastructure

* (1:20:50) Sweaty pits? Get botox

* (1:26:39) Apologies and closing

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