Network Effects: When Infrastructure Defines Value

Today's episode unpacks how traditional investment metrics fall short in a world reshaped by exponential technology. We examine the critical importance of understanding systemic limitations – from energy grid capacity to geopolitical constraints – and how building the infrastructure to overcome these bottlenecks is revealing the true source of lasting value. Plus, a deep dive into the surprising implications of AI agents for governance and the potential re-evaluation of corporate governance in South Korea.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:09 - Investing for the Long Game: Beyond the Balance Sheet
10:00 - The Evolving Digital Landscape: From Internet Origins to AI's Rise
17:31 - Syria, Regional Power Struggles & Global Economic Impacts
23:36 - AI's Impact on Geopolitics & Governance
27:15 - Conclusion

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