Vikram Mansharamani, Harvard Lecturer and Author - In All Bubbles, You Usually Have A This Time Its Different Story | #307

Published: May 3, 2021, 5 p.m.

b'In episode 307, we welcome our guest, Vikram Mansharamani, a Harvard lecturer, author, and global trend spotter who shows people how to anticipate the future, manage risk, and spot opportunities.\\xa0\\xa0In today\\u2019s episode, we\\u2019re talking all about financial bubbles. Vikram wrote the book\\xa0BOOMBUSTOLOGY: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst, which uses multiple lenses to spot financial bubbles. Today, he shares that framework with us and relates it to today\\u2019s market. He explains why skyscrapers and stadiums help predict where there is excess in the market. Then we talk about the Internet bubble, housing bubble, and what he sees today with the rise of SPACs, student sentiment, and monetary and fiscal policy. We also cover a number of other topics, including why it\\u2019s important to think for yourself, why he\\u2019s bearish on India, and even some UFO\\u2019s.\\xa0\\xa0All this and more in episode 307 with Harvard\\u2019s Vikram Mansharamani.\\xa0\\xa0----- This episode is sponsored by Bitwise. The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund is the world\\u2019s largest crypto index fund. It holds a diversified portfolio of cryptoassets, including bitcoin, ethereum, and\\xa0DeFi assets. Shares of the fund trade under the ticker "BITW" and are accessible through traditional brokerage accounts. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to net asset value (NAV). For more information:\\xa0www.bitwiseinvestments.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'