Troubling Times

APR 8, 202442 MIN
Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really Work

Troubling Times

APR 8, 202442 MIN

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<p>Our recent episode on Reddit was a surprise hit, as was the stock - temporarily - so we’ll be diving into that and much more. This week, a look at the volatile nature of financial markets with discussions around recent events, critiquing the creator economy, speculative frenzy in cryptocurrencies, and tech market overvaluation.&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href="http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href="https://pivotaleconomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><br><p>In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Will Page and Richard Kramer dive into discussions about financial market volatility and the phenomenon of market bubbles, touching on topics like the recent Reddit IPO and the cryptocurrency crisis exemplified by FTX’s fallout. They critically assess the risk and reality of investments, using illustrative examples to underline the often speculative nature of today’s financial markets. They also segue into discussions on the creator economy, the disruptive potential of AI and chips in the movie industry, and concerns around the instability of personal debt amidst rising interest rates. The episode concludes with recommendations for insightful reads, exploring themes from technological impacts on society to the resilience needed in today's challenging world.</p><br><p>00:02 Introduction</p><p>00:38 Part&nbsp; One</p><p>06:17 The Reality of Stock Market Manias and Personal Debt</p><p>08:25 Exploring the Trump SPAC and the Fate of Cameo</p><p>12:45 The Crypto Conundrum: Skepticism Meets Reality</p><p>16:52 Part Two</p><p>16:52 Navigating the Creator Economy and Tech Innovations at SXSW</p><p>22:19 The Economic Impact of Data Centers</p><p>22:46 AMD's Influence in the Film Industry</p><p>23:31 The Challenges of AI in Hollywood</p><p>24:38 Chip Makers: The New Brand Ambassadors</p><p>25:31 Rethinking the Creator Economy</p><p>26:46 The Long Tail Dilemma in the Creator Economy</p><p>27:48 The Misconception of Loyalty in the Digital Age</p><p>31:49 Music Industry's Paradox: Growth vs. Sustainability</p><p>33:43 Inflation's Impact on the Music Industry</p><p>36:43 Easter Reading Recommendations</p><p>41:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>