The Entropy Show

In this episode, Aman and Aadil dig into loss aversion: the hidden bias that quietly shapes bad decisions in careers, money, and life. Through personal stories, everyday examples, and business case studies, they unpack why people fear losing far more than they value winning — and how that fear keeps them stuck, safe, and underperforming.They explore how loss aversion shows up in everything from investing and job choices to relationships and health decisions, why avoiding the “wrong move” often costs more than making one, and how to reframe risk with clearer thinking. A thoughtful, candid conversation on decision-making, compounding gains, and learning to play for upside instead of protection.Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:42 Halloween Party Stories02:44 Aman's Alex Hormozi Costume05:50 Finasteride Decision & Doctor Visit07:18 Conflicting Medical Advice on Finasteride10:05 Hormozi's Acquisition.com Notebook Story12:21 The $20 Table Buying Thought Experiment13:35 Loss Aversion Explained17:11 Loss Aversion vs. Income Variance20:00 The Cost of Fear vs. Failure25:04 Lifestyle Business vs. Quant Career29:02 Overcoming Loss Aversion30:16 Parents as Doctors Context37:28 Japan Laundry $80 Debate39:45 Sunk Cost in Relationships & Majors40:32 $100 Productivity Apps Presentation42:09 Generational Business Mentors47:05 Sam Altman & Elon Musk Interview

In this episode, Aman and Aadil break down how Aadil landed three $200K-plus AI engineering offers in just 60 days — and what the job search really looks like at the top end of tech. They dive into why startups often beat Big Tech early in your career, the broken incentives of the CS industrial complex, and why so many CS grads still struggle to get hired.They also explore the deeper philosophy behind their approach: progressive overload applied beyond the gym, the truth about genetics vs effort, and why a results-focused mindset matters whether you’re lifting, learning, or interviewing.A grounded look at high-performance careers, deliberate strategy, and the systems that actually move your life forward.Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:33 Job Search Results00:44 Getting 3 Offers from Top AI Companies02:14 Which Companies Made Offers03:39 Why Startups Beat Big Tech Early06:51 Google vs AI Startups Compensation12:38 The CS Industrial Complex Problem17:37 Why Most CS Grads Struggle22:24 Progressive Overloading Beyond Career24:41 DEXA Scan Results After 5 Years32:01 Genetics vs Effort in Lifting40:08 Mind Muscle Connection Matters

In this episode, Aman and Aadil explore the philosophy of outcomes over process, discussing everything from sugar addiction and stroopwafels to the Mike Israetel PhD controversy. They reflect on arbitrary life choices made in childhood, like picking musical instruments and how strategic thinking about long-term value should guide decisions. The brothers also open up about balding and hair loss treatments, advocating for pragmatic solutions over ego-driven "natural" approaches. Throughout, they champion a results-focused mindset: there's no virtue in struggling unnecessarily when effective tools exist, whether that's finasteride for hair loss, coaching for med school, or creatine for muscle gain.Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir Timestamps: 00:32 – Birthday Croissants & Sugar09:20 – Podcast Consistency Philosophy22:16 – Mike Israetel PhD Drama36:32 – Musical Instruments & Life Choices55:35 – Lift Off: Achieving Escape Velocity56:56  – Balding & Treatment Decisions1:06:46 – Outcomes Over Process1:11:14 – Content Recommendations

In this episode, Aman and Aadil discuss the idea of building a life you don’t want to escape from, exploring everyday forms of escapism and how true happiness lies in crafting routines, environments, and health habits that make the present moment feel like home. They share personal insights on finding fulfillment by aligning your daily life with your values, rather than constantly seeking distractions.

Today,  Aman and Aadil dive into the critical importance of investing in health—covering sleep, bodybuilding, and why Aman spends $1,000 a month on his health and how that investment fuels both his physical and mental edge.Aadil's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @aadil.manazir  Aman's Contact Information:📷  Instagram -  @amanmanazir