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"What the f*** is he doing!?" - The Besties React to the Elon/Sam Altman Trial 😂

May 03, 2026 / 00:38

This episode features a discussion about Greg Brockman, journal maxing, and discovery maxing. The conversation touches on the implications of documenting personal thoughts and actions.

Greg Brockman, co-founder of OpenAI, is mentioned in relation to his habit of keeping a diary. The hosts question the reasoning behind documenting potentially sensitive information.

The hosts reference a scene from the show The Wire, highlighting the absurdity of taking notes on questionable activities. This comparison adds humor to the discussion.

Overall, the episode blends humor with commentary on personal documentation practices and their consequences.

TLDR

Hosts humorously discuss Greg Brockman's journaling habits and their implications.

Episode

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Greg Brockman, the co-founder, journal maxing apparently. I just don't know why
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Greg Brockman's got a freaking diary where he's like literally documenting I
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mean I love the guy, but what the is he like you're just sitting here at home
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and like let me write about the the crime I'm committing or let me write it like and let me record it and by the way
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let me never delete it. >> It's not just journal maxing, it's discovery maxing.
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>> [laughter] >> Do you guys remember from The Wire that scene? We got to have minutes for the
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meeting, right? Here's the minutes. Is you taking notes on a criminal conspiracy?
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What the you thinking, man?

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Episode Highlights

  • Greg's Diary Revelation
    Greg Brockman keeps a detailed diary, raising eyebrows about his reflections.
    “I mean I love the guy, but what the...”
    @ 00m 09s
    May 03, 2026
  • Discovery Maxing
    The concept of 'discovery maxing' is introduced, expanding on Greg's journaling habits.
    “It's not just journal maxing, it's discovery maxing.”
    @ 00m 20s
    May 03, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • It's not just journal maxing, it's discovery maxing.
    "What the f*** is he doing!?" - The Besties React to the Elon/Sam Altman Trial 😂
  • What the you thinking, man?
    "What the f*** is he doing!?" - The Besties React to the Elon/Sam Altman Trial 😂

Key Moments

  • Diary Discovery00:05
  • Criminal Conspiracy Notes00:34