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A podcast in which esteemed economist Tyler Cowen engages with today's most underrated thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between.
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Daniel Kahneman on Cutting Through the Noise (Ep. 56- Live at Mason)
Daniel Kahneman on Cutting Through the Noise (Ep. 56- Live at Mason)
You might be surprised by what occupies Daniel Kahneman’s thoughts these days.
Mercatus Center
Dec 19
Paul Romer on the Unrivaled Joy of Scholarship (Ep. 55)
Paul Romer on the Unrivaled Joy of Scholarship (Ep. 55)
Warning: there are 185 “ands” present in this transcript.
Mercatus Center
Dec 5
John Nye on Revisionist Economic History and Having Too Many Hobbies (Ep. 54)
John Nye on Revisionist Economic History and Having Too Many Hobbies (Ep. 54)
Is John Nye the finest polymath in the George Mason economics department?
Mercatus Center
Nov 21
Eric Schmidt on the Life-Changing Magic of Systematizing, Scaling, and Saying Thanks (Ep. 53-Live)
Eric Schmidt on the Life-Changing Magic of Systematizing, Scaling, and Saying Thanks (Ep. 53-Live)
“There’s no simple formula for success. But it is well understood that if you yell at people enough, they will quit.”
Mercatus Center
Nov 7
Ben Thompson on Business and Tech (Ep. 52)
Ben Thompson on Business and Tech (Ep. 52)
And why Taiwanese breakfast is the best breakfast.
Mercatus Center
Oct 24
Rob Wiblin interviews Tyler on Stubborn Attachments (BONUS)
Rob Wiblin interviews Tyler on Stubborn Attachments (BONUS)
Finally we find out what Tyler — and Tyrone — really believes.
Mercatus Center
Oct 16
Paul Krugman on Politics, Inequality, and Following Your Curiosity (Ep. 51)
Paul Krugman on Politics, Inequality, and Following Your Curiosity (Ep. 51)
“Be interested in a lot of things, but when you find something that really grabs your attention, work at it seriously. Figure stuff out.”
Mercatus Center
Oct 10
Bruno Maçães on the Spirit of Adventure (Ep. 50)
Bruno Maçães on the Spirit of Adventure (Ep. 50)
He’s built a career teaching, advising, writing, and talking to people across the globe. Just don’t ask him about Canada.
Mercatus Center
Sep 26
Michele Gelfand on Tight and Loose Cultures (Ep. 49)
Michele Gelfand on Tight and Loose Cultures (Ep. 49)
Where is Tyler most at risk of getting shot at a bar?
Mercatus Center
Sep 12
Claire Lehmann on Speaking Freely (Ep. 48)
Claire Lehmann on Speaking Freely (Ep. 48)
This Aussie thinks Americans are too afraid to speak their mind.
Mercatus Center
Aug 29
Michael Pollan on the Science and Sublimity of Psychedelics (Ep. 47)
Michael Pollan on the Science and Sublimity of Psychedelics (Ep. 47)
Plus, his latest thoughts of food production, GMOs, and writing well.
Mercatus Center
Aug 15
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