Nate Silver, the founder of FiveThirtyEight and Substack writer of “Silver Bulletin,” joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “ON THE EDGE: The Art of Risking Everything.” We hear about the role of risk in shaping modern life, his background in election forecasting, and his thoughts on Kamala Harris’s VP pick. Follow Nate, @NateSilver538 00:00 Introduction 00:42 In your book, what does the "river" symbolize and how does it affect risk-takers? 02:38 What's the difference between those in the "river" and those in the "village"? 04:37 What are the key habits of highly effective risk-takers? 06:16 Do younger entrepreneurs succeed more because they worry less about risks? 08:00 What strategies would you use to coach young people on their approach to risk? 10:30 How can entrepreneurs balance the excitement of taking risks with the need for careful decisions? 13:48 What advice would you give young people on balancing risk and responsibility? 16:33 What do you think people overlook about FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried when it comes to understanding risk in the crypto world, as discussed in several chapters of your book? 19:09 How does your approach to risk apply to personal relationships, and how does it affect them?20:40 What are your thoughts on marriage? 22:44 Who is going to win the U.S. 2024 election? 24:18 What do you think of Harris’ pick for Vice President? 26:14 What tips would you give the Trump campaign and the Harris campaign to improve their messaging? 29:22 Does Tim Walz's popularity in Minnesota extend to Wisconsin and Michigan? 31:31 What are some of the key influences and mistakes you’ve encountered in your career? 34:44 What advice do you have for young people choosing a career or industry? Subscribe to The Prof G Pod on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ob5psTjoUtIGYxKUp2QVy?si=ee62b5f53f794d77 Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #riskmanagement #risk #entrepreneur #investing #kamalaharris #earnings #ai #investing #advice #2024elections #profg #scottgalloway #profgconversations #business #news #tech #finance #stockmarket #profg #scottgalloway #profgconversations