Conversations with Tyler

Benjamin Moser on the Dutch Masters, Brazil, and Cultural Icons

Coleman Hughes on Colorblindness, Jazz, and Identity

Peter Thiel on Political Theology

In this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen interviews Peter Thiel on the topic of political theology. Thiel defines political theology as an integration of different facets of life to make progress, contrasting it with the hyper-specialization of late modernity. They discuss Thiel's religious views, his r...

Jonathan Haidt on Adjusting to Smartphones and Social Media

Fareed Zakaria on the Age of Revolutions, the Power of Ideas, and the Rewards of Intellectual Curiosity

Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Interpretation, Calvinist Thought, and Religion in America

In this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen interviews Marilynne Robinson, a renowned writer, about her new book, "Reading Genesis," and her broader perspectives on the Hebrew Bible, theology, and literature. They discuss themes of betrayal, divine choice versus free will, and the influence of Genesis on W...

Marc Andreessen on AI and Dynamism

This podcast episode delves into the transformative potential of AI across various sectors, particularly education and job skills, emphasizing the importance of embracing AI as a tool for upliftment rather than displacement. Marc Andreessen articulates the philosophical and practical dimensions of large language models...

Marc Rowan on Financial Market Evolution and University Governance

Masaaki Suzuki on Interpreting Bach

Ami Vitale on Photojournalism and Wildlife Conservation

Rebecca F. Kuang on National Literatures, Book Publishing, and History in Fiction

Patrick McKenzie on Navigating Complex Systems

This podcast episode dives deep into the evolution of payment security and the intricate challenges of the credit card ecosystem while drawing fascinating connections to personal decisions and societal structures. Patrick McKenzie critiques outdated practices like credit card signatures and examines the ongoing issues ...

Conversations with Tyler 2023 Retrospective

Fuchsia Dunlop on the Story of Chinese Food

John Gray on Pessimism, Liberalism, and Theism

Jennifer Burns on Milton Friedman and Ayn Rand

Brian Koppelman on TV, Movies, and Appreciating Art

Githae Githinji on Life in Kenya

Harriet Karimi Muriithi on Life in Kenya

Stephen Jennings on Building New Cities