Trump Threatened to End Iranian Civilization — What Comes Next?
Key Takeaways
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Social media now drives modern influence and traffic
“Social media is now the means of driving traffic and influence across almost everything.”
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Canceling ChatGPT hits OpenAI's multi-billion dollar valuation
“One unsubscribe from the paid version of Chat GPT likely hits this firm's enterprise value of around $10,000.”
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Taking direct action absorbs anxiety during crises
“I also find that action absorbs anxiety and it felt really good to do something with other people.”
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US-Iran tensions represent a high-stakes chicken game
“I think, Scott, we're in a game of chicken right now between two individuals.”
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Military buildup mirrors the 2003 Iraq invasion
“This is the largest military buildup in the Middle East that the United States has had since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.”
Episode Description
Ed Elson and Ian Bremmer break down Donald Trump’s latest threats toward Iran and what they mean for the state of geopolitics and global markets. Then, Ronan Farrow joins the show to discuss the findings from his 18-month investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on Trump's escalating rhetoric on Iran. Ian Bremer is the President and founder of Eurasia Group. Ronan Farrow is an investigative reporter and a contributing writer for The New Yorker. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices