The James Altucher Show

I first met Scott Young nearly ten years ago when he completed all the requirements for a four-year MIT degree in computer science in just 12 months. He's an expert at learning things quickly and recently authored the book "Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery." I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with him, as I'm always interested in learning and mastering new skills. Scott Young excels in this area, and we discuss it thoroughly in this episode.

In this compelling episode of 'The James Altucher Show', James sits down with the endlessly curious and ever-experimenting AJ Jacobs, the author behind the intriguing ‘The Year of Living Constitutionally’. Delving into AJ’s unique journey of trying to live by the U.S. Constitution's original tenets, this conversation unfolds a treasure trove of insights, historical quirks, and the profound impact of such an experiment on one’s understanding of democracy and personal freedoms today.

Dive deep into the fascinating world of puzzles, creativity, and the future with James and AJ Jacobs in a riveting conversation that unpacks the power of thinking outside the box for shaping bestsellers and envisioning a transformative tomorrow.

Today, we explore the art of interviewing with insights from Polina Pompliano, uncovering techniques that enhance communication in journalism and everyday life.

Tim Ferriss has a life-changing surprise for you, and it will change our lives. Yes, both of us. It was expensive. I mean, it was expensive for him. It cost him a couple hundred thousand dollars to get. It also wasn't easy. He fought for a year and a half to get it.

"The Algebra of Wealth" is a very good book by Scott Galloway and I had a very good conversation with him about how to create wealth, along with all the mistakes he's ever made. He's started nine companies: two were super successful, and several were pretty successful. He's talked about entrepreneurship so much. He's a really smart guy and these lessons are about building wealth. I wish I had known them when I was younger. I wish my kids would know them and I want your kids to know them...

James explores personal and scientific perspectives on reversing brain aging, discussing cultural insights and detailed research from Arthur Brooks and David Sinclair, including Sinclair's advancements in anti-aging treatments, epigenetics, and the potential of Yamanaka factors.

In this episode, Tim Collins and I explore a groundbreaking business idea that could tackle global issues like student loan debt and inflation, and we invite your participation to discuss this potentially world-altering concept.

In this episode, Tim Collins and I dive into how AI is revolutionizing the porn industry and discuss our journey into creating a horror graphic novel using AI, unveiling an ultimate business model along the way.

Today's episode features part one of a 3-part detailed discussion on the emerging trends of inscriptions and ordinals in the Bitcoin blockchain, positioning them as exciting new forms of collectibles with real historical significance and potential for value appreciation.