This week, we discuss the latest news about DeepSeek, how to make sense of the countless hot takes, and a review of The Nvidia Way. Plus, some thoughts on Valentine’s Day.Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/oXKxGYYaiH8?si=kZYcyrFWz-Kz14B3) 504 (https://www.youtube.com/live/oXKxGYYaiH8?si=kZYcyrFWz-Kz14B3)Runner-up TitlesThe Paperclip ApocalypseMarkets Over ManagementThe Nest EggThis is cheaper than therapyValentine’s Day“Turns out, guys…”You can burn a candle out, and when it’s out there’s no candle.I don’t think Jensen is strugglingRundownDeepSeekChina's DeepSeek appears to have built AI models that rival OpenAI, while allegedly using much less money, chips, and energy. 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