E14: Zero To One Review, Net Neutrality Debated

Random Talkers is the show where two data scientists (aka myself and Matt McKim) review tech books and analyze breaking news. New clips uploaded bi-weekly. Available in podcast form via iTunes or SoundCloud. Help Google's algorithms view us in a favorable light by subscribing on YouTube!

Book Review: Peter Thiel's "Zero To One"

This book has a neat origin story: when Thiel taught a class on startups at Stanford in 2012, Blake Masters, a student, took detailed notes and posted them online. When the notes went viral, Masters worked with Thiel to craft them into an entire book! The finished project is an interesting mix of down-to-earth startup advice and grandiose visions for the future.

Net Neutrality Debate: How Will Repeal Affect You?

We analyze FCC chairman Ajit Pai’s recent proposals to rollback net neutrality regulations. It’s a contentious segment! One of us thinks opposition concerns are overblown, while the other sees net neutrality as vital to the future of the internet. For unknown reasons we decided to end this episode with debate style closing statements...