E21: Austin Real Estate, Duolingo’s Bull Case, and Identifying Spurious Correlations

On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss Austin real estate, why Duolingo has remained strong post-pandemic, and how to identify spurious correlations during data analysis. --- This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at [email protected]. --- SPONSOR: BRAVE Get first-party targeting with Brave's private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign. --- LINKS: Byrne’s writing: thediff.co --- X / TWITTER: @eriktorenberg (Erik) @byrnehobart (Byrne) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine) --- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:20) Generative AI and Its Impact on Platforms (04:44) The Future of Personalized Media Consumption (08:27) The Evolution of Media Distribution and Content Creation (14:36) Austin's Housing Market (28:54) Identifying False Positives in Data-Driven Decision Making (37:32) Apple's Antitrust Case (50:51) Why Duolingo Hasn’t Crashed (57:25) The Reddit IPO (1:03:03) Wrap --- For guest or sponsorship inquiries please contact [email protected]