EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused the 2008 financial crisis, the nature of consciousness, the conflicts and history of the Middle East, and more. EconTalk has been taking the Monday out of Mondays since 2006. All 1000+ episodes are available in the archive. Go to EconTalk.org for transcripts, related resources, and comments.
The modern human experience increasingly suffers from alienation due to technological insulation, creating a profound disconnect between our mental lives and physical reality. Tom Cruise’s recent filmography, particularly Edge of Tomorrow and the Mission Impossible series, serves as a lens to examine the value of "embo...
Constraints often function as catalysts for creativity and productivity rather than obstacles to success. While conventional wisdom suggests that complete freedom fosters innovation, the reality of scientific and professional breakthroughs—such as the development of the periodic table or the evolution of complex techno...
Solo golf, defined as playing the game alone, offers a transformative, meditative experience that contrasts sharply with the social, performance-oriented nature of traditional foursomes. By removing the pressure of being watched or the need to maintain a specific pace for others, solo play allows for a yoga-like focus ...
NVIDIA’s ascent from a niche video game chip manufacturer to the world’s most valuable company reflects the strategic vision of CEO Jensen Huang. By pioneering the CUDA platform, Huang enabled parallel computing, which eventually provided the essential infrastructure for the modern artificial intelligence revolution. T...
Stewart Brand, author of Maintenance of Everything, Part One, joins EconTalk to discuss the often-overlooked importance of maintenance in various aspects of life. The conversation explores how maintenance styles differentiate success, using the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race as a central example, contrasting the a...
The conversation centers on the transformative potential of AI in both the job market and higher education. Tyler Cowen argues that AI will generate new jobs in sectors like energy, biomedicine, and law, while also increasing leisure time. He expresses concern over AI's impact on governance, suggesting it could worsen ...
David Bessis returns to EconTalk to discuss his essay, "Twins Reared Apart, Do Not Exist," which critiques the science of genetic determinism. Bessis challenges the notion that genetics overwhelmingly dictate traits like intelligence, arguing that environment and personal experiences play crucial roles. He questions th...
The podcast explores the "mattering instinct," defined as the fundamental human longing to feel significant and worthy of attention. Philosopher Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of "The Mattering Instinct," discusses how this instinct originates from our biological resistance to entropy and manifests in various ways...
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