Tyler Cowen engages today's deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
In this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen interviews David Brooks, exploring a range of topics from the mental health of young people and the pressures they face in elite academic environments to the impact of smartphones and AI on society. Brooks shares his observations on the happiness levels in differ...
In this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen interviews Helen Castor, a British historian specializing in the medieval and Tudor periods. They discuss the nature of English government in the time of Richard II and Henry IV, including its capabilities and limitations regarding law enforcement, taxation, and ...
In this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen interviews Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, about the potential impacts of AGI on various sectors of the economy and society. They discuss which jobs and industries will be affected last, the legal obstacles AGI might face, and the potential for government ad...
In this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen interviews economist Kenneth Rogoff about international trade balances, China's economic imbalances, tariff debates, and the difficulties in developing a satisfactory theory of exchange rates. They discuss the IMF's approach to countries like Pakistan, the potent...
The internet has shifted from a decentralized network to a consolidated model dominated by a few intermediaries, resulting in high take rates and limited creator autonomy. Chris Dixon, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, argues that blockchain technology offers a path to restore decentralization by enabling digit...
In this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen interviews economic historian Greg Clark about his work on social mobility, economic growth, and the influence of genetics. They debate the importance of relative versus absolute social mobility, with Clark arguing that relative social mobility rates have remaine...
This episode of Conversations with Tyler features an interview with Ross Douthat, discussing his new book "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious." The conversation explores the nature of religion, comparing belief in the simulation hypothesis to religious belief and examining the role of cultural influence on reli...
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