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 erik@turpentine.co.---SPONSOR: BRAVEGet 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 Sam@turpentine.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theriffpodcast.substack.com