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Maybe, because I don't think he would lie about it. So you must believe that it's there. So we'll be watching that with great anticipation to see if he's got the ultimate level. Not the ultimate, but it would be the next level of AI. Well, Warren Buffett, who is I believe he's a thousand years old or maybe 94, he's going to step down at the end of the year as CEO. Now, we don't know what that's g…
← Previous segment →t. Or it's just a benefit. You should totally do it. Now in the real world, things have costs and benefits. And one of the words that signals that you have a half opinion is the word "should." "Should" is usually a signal that you've got a half opinion coming.
So listen to this. This is what Warren Buffett said about tariffs. Quote, "Trade should not be a weapon." Trade should not be a weapon. So is he in favor of using tariffs as a negotiating tool? Does he think that we should simply accept the tariffs that other countries put on us so that we don't start any trade wars? That is what you call a half opinion. He gets to say the part that's that makes him look good without having to commit to anything. "Should."
So let me give you another example. I'm going to give you my opinion about war. Are you ready? This will be my official public
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opinion about war. We should fight wars without killing any civilians. Who's with me? Anybody? Anybody want to sign on to my half opinion? Because in the real world, you don't get that option. So you just say, "Well, we should." And what about using trade as a weapon? Well, we should not. As soon as you see the word "should," there's some happening. So that's your persuasion lesson of the day. Alw…
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