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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 1H 2M

The Hustler Ethos

from People vs Algorithms · host Troy Young, Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer, and Blake Saunders

We get into why America attracts them, how the term was coopted and branded, why competitive instinct sits at the center of real hustle, and how the changing nature of the economy will put a premium on hustling, for better or worse. Plus: Troy’s ‘eggsellent’ adventure at a Holiday Inn Express.* Watch us on YouTube* Troy Young’s People vs Algorithms newsletter* Brian Morrissey’s The Rebooting newsletter* Alex Schleifer’s Human Computer* Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on TwitterChapters:* 00:00 Open* 00:41 Welcome* 02:19 Google Ascended* 14:24 AI Slop* 25:34 Hustlers* 44:10 Deal Talk: Warner Bros Discovery* 53:02 Good Product* 01:01:58 Outro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.peoplevsalgorithms.com

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