Jeff Bridges noted that Theo Von reaches approximately 9 million people through his platform, illustrating the 'trim tab' principle of individual influence on culture.
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Bridges describes Buckminster Fuller — inventor of the geodesic dome, World War II naval engineer — and the elegant solution he contributed to moving massive ship rudders: add a tiny rudder (trim tab) to the big one, reducing energy dramatically. Fuller then used this as a metaphor for individual influence on society, insisting we are all trim tabs — and had it engraved on his gravestone. Bridges applies it directly to Theo, noting that 9 million listeners means Theo is not a small actor; he's a genuine cultural rudder. The chapter closes with Bridges proposing a list of guests he'd like to see on the show. [1] — Jeff Bridges "Buckminster Fuller solved the problem of moving a massive ship's rudder by adding a tiny rudder to the big one — and said that's exactly ho…" 55:56
Buckminster Fuller solved the problem of moving a massive ship's rudder by adding a tiny rudder to the big one — and said that's exactly how individuals affect society. His gravestone reads: 'Call me trim tab.' Jeff Bridges uses it to explain why Theo Von's 9 million listeners matter.
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SiteGPT has generated approximately $500,000 in total revenue since its launch in March 2023.
The average customer lifetime value for SiteGPT is approximately $1,700 to $1,800, which Bhanu considers unusually high.
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