The conversation revolves around Glenn Close's experiences as an investor and her thoughts on Warren Buffet's investment philosophy. She shares her admiration for Buffet's ability to simplify complex concepts and his respect for investors. Close also expresses her concerns about the future of the media and entertainment industry, particularly in the context of the ongoing writer's strike and the rise of artificial intelligence. She emphasizes the importance of protecting the craft of actors and writers in the face of technological advancements.
1. Glenn Close has played a lawyer but never an investor.
2. She has been coming to the event for almost a decade.
3. The first time she came was about 10 years ago.
4. She was invited by a friend of Warren's.
5. She was able to meet Warren and Charlie for the first time.
6. She describes the event as a phenomenon.
7. She appreciates the respect they have for their investors.
8. The event starts at 6:30 in the morning with people streaming into the building.
9. She describes the event as a place where ordinary people feel part of something important.
10. She appreciates the simplicity and clarity of the presentations.
11. She describes Warren Buffet as a simple man with a mind like a computer.
12. She appreciates the complexity of the topics and how they are made to sound easy.
13. She admits that she has not changed her investment strategy based on what she heard at the event.
14. She describes herself as very conservative and prefers to hang on to what she has.
15. She mentions that she is in for the long haul.
16. She shares her concerns about the media business and the entertainment industry.
17. She mentions that she is in the middle of a writer's strike.
18. She feels like the rules are changing in the entertainment industry.
19. She feels strongly about protecting her craft.
20. She believes that the more we look at screens, the more we get away from feeling each other's humanity.
21. She believes that it's important to let the actor walk into the room rather than choosing someone from a self-made video.
22. She is on the side of the writers who are fighting for their rights.
23. She mentions that artificial intelligence is affecting all types of industries.
24. She has done a number of movies where she goes into a booth with a 360-degree camera and is asked to do 30 different expressions.
25. She mentions that they could recreate her using AI.
26. She is concerned about what happens to the images after they are taken.
27. She believes that the studios can't use the images without her permission.
28. She mentions that the writers and the studios are currently discussing the use of AI-generated scripts.
29. She expresses concern about the amount of depression and mental health issues in society.
30. She believes that we don't know enough about our brains before we let loose this powerful technology.