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Ground Truths
Tyler Cowen: The Prototypic Polymath

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Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 32:18


Audio file, also on Apple and SpotifyTyler Cowen, Ph.D, is the Holbert L. Harris Professor of Economics at George Mason University. He is the author of 17 books, most recently Talent.: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. Tyler has been recognized as one of the most influential economists of the past decade. He initiated and directs the philanthropic project Emergent Ventures, writes a blog Marginal Revolution, and a podcast Conversations With Tyler, and also writes columns for The Free Press." He is writing a new book (and perhaps his last) on Mentors. “Maybe AGI [Artificial General Intelligence] is like porn — I know it when I see it. And I've seen it.”—Tyler CowenOur conversation on acquiring information, A.I., A.G.I., the NIH, the assault on science, the role of doctors in the A.I. era,, the meaning of life, books of the future, and much more.Transcript with linksEric Topol (00:06):Well, hello. This is Eric Topol with Ground Truths, and I am really thrilled today to have the chance to have a conversation with Tyler Cowen, who is, when you look up polymath in the dictionary, you might see a picture of him. He is into everything. And recently in the Economist magazine 1843, John Phipps wrote a great piece profile, the man who wants to know everything. And actually, I think there's a lot to that.Tyler Cowen (00:36):That's why we need longevity work, right?Eric Topol (00:39):Right. So he's written a number of books. How many books now, Tyler?Tyler Cowen:17, I'm not sure.Eric Topol:Only 17? And he also has a blog that's been going on for over 20 years, Marginal Revolution that he does with Alex Tabarrok.Tyler Cowen (00:57):Correct.Eric Topol (00:57):And yeah, and then Conversations with Tyler, a podcast, which I think an awful lot of people are tuned into that. So with that, I'm just thrilled to get a chance to talk with you because I used to think I read a lot, but then I learned about you.“Cowen calls himself “hyperlexic”. On a good day, he claims to read four or fivebooks. Secretly, I timed him at 30 seconds per page reading a dense tract byMartin Luther. “—John Phipps, The Economist's 1843I've been reading more from the AIs lately and less from books. So I'll get one good book and ask the AI a lot of questions.Eric Topol (01:24):Yeah. Well, do you use NotebookLM for that?Tyler Cowen (01:28):No, just o3 from OpenAI at the moment, but a lot of the models are very good. Claude, there's others.Eric Topol (01:35):Yeah, yeah. No, I see how that's a whole different way to interrogate a book and it's great. And in fact, that gets me to a topic I was going to get to later, but I'll do it now. You're soon or you have already started writing for the Free Press with Barri Weiss.Tyler Cowen (01:54):That's right, yes. I have a piece coming out later today. It's been about two weeks. It's been great so far.“Tyler Cowen has a mind unlike any I've ever encountered. In a single conversation, it's not at all unusual for him to toggle between DeepSeek, GLP-1s, Haitian art, sacred Tibetan music, his favorite Thai spot in L.A., and LeBron James”—Bari WeissYeah, so that's interesting. I hadn't heard of it until I saw the announcement from Barri and I thought what was great about it is she introduced it. She said, “Tyler Cowen has a mind unlike any I've ever encountered. In a single conversation, it's not at all unusual for him to toggle between DeepSeek, GLP-1s, Haitian art, sacred Tibetan music, his favorite Thai spot in L.A., and LeBron James. Now who could do that, right. So I thought, well, you know what? I need independent confirmation of that, that is as being a polymath. And then I saw Patrick Collison, who I know at Stripe and Arc Institute, “you can have a specific and detailed discussion with him about 17th-century Irish economic thinkers, or trends in African music or the history of nominal GDP targeting. I don't know anyone who can engage in so many domains at the depth he does.” So you're an information acquirer and one of the books you wrote, I love the title Infovore.Tyler Cowen (03:09):The Age of the Infovore, that's right.Eric Topol (03:11):I mean, have people been using that term because you are emblematic of it?“You can have a specific and detailed discussion with him about 17th-century Irish economic thinkers, or trends in African music or the history of nominal GDP targeting. I don't know anyone who can engage in so many domains at the depth he does.”—Patrick CollisonIt was used on the internet at some obscure site, and I saw it and I fell in love with that word, and I thought I should try to popularize it, but it doesn't come from me, but I think I am the popularizer of it.Yeah, well, if anybody was ingesting more information and being able to work with it. That's what I didn't realize about you, Tyler, is restaurants and basketball and all these other fine arts, very impressive. Now, one of the topics I wanted to get into you is I guess related to a topic you've written about fair amount, which is the great stagnation, and right now we're seeing issues like an attack on science. And in the past, you've written about how you want to raise the social status of scientists. So how do you see this current, I would even characterize as a frontal assault on science?Tyler Cowen (04:16):Well, I'm very worried about current Trump administration policies. They change so frequently and so unpredictably, it's a little hard to even describe what they always are. So in that sense, it's a little hard to criticize them, but I think they're scaring away talent. They might scare away funding and especially the biomedical sciences, the fixed costs behind a lot of lab work, clinical trials, they're so high that if you scare money away, it does not come back very readily or very quickly. So I think the problem is biggest perhaps for a lot of the biomedical sciences. I do think a lot of reform there has been needed, and I hope somehow the Trump policies evolve to that sort of reform. So I think the NIH has become too high bound and far too conservative, and they take too long to give grants, and I don't like how the overhead system has been done. So there's plenty of room for improvement, but I don't see so far at least that the efforts have been constructive. They've been mostly destructive.Eric Topol (05:18):Yeah, I totally agree. Rather than creative destruction it's just destruction and it's unfortunate because it seems to be haphazard and reckless to me at least. We of course, like so many institutions rely on NIH funding for the work, but I agree that reform is fine as long as it's done in a very thought out, careful way, so we can eke out the most productivity for the best investment. Now along with that, you started Emergent Ventures where you're funding young talent.Tyler Cowen (05:57):That's right. That's a philanthropic fund. And we now have slightly over 1000 winners. They're not all young, I'd say they're mostly young and a great number of them want to go into the biomedical sciences or have done so. And this is part of what made me realize what an incredible influx of talent we're seeing into those areas. I'm not sure this is widely appreciated by the world. I'm sure you see it. I also see how much of that talent actually is coming from Canada, from Ontario in particular, and I've just become far more optimistic about computational biology and progress in biology and medical cures, fixes, whatever you want to call it, extending lives. 10 years ago, I was like, yeah, who knows? A lot of things looked pretty stuck. Then we had a number of years where life expectancy was falling, and now I think we're on the verge of a true golden age.Eric Topol (06:52):I couldn't agree with you more on that. And I know some of the people that you funded like Anne Wylie who developed a saliva test for Covid out of Yale. But as you say, there's so many great young and maybe not so young scientists all over, Canada being one great reservoir. And now of course I'm worried that we're seeing emigration rather than more immigration of this talent. Any thoughts about that?Tyler Cowen (07:21):Well, the good news is this, I'm in contact with young people almost every day, often from other countries. They still want to come to the United States. I would say I sign an O-1 letter for someone about once a week, and at least not yet has the magic been dissipated. So I'm less pessimistic than some people are, but I absolutely do see the dangers. We're just the biggest market, the freest place we have by far the most ambitious people. I think that's actually the most significant factor. And young people sense that, and they just want to come here and there's not really another place they can go that will fit them.Eric Topol (08:04):Yeah, I mean one of the things as you've probably noted is there's these new forces that are taking on big shouldering. In fact, Patrick Collison with Arc Institute and Chan Zuckerberg for their institute and others like that, where the work you're doing with Emergent Ventures, you're supporting important projects, talents, and if this whole freefall in NIH funding and other agency funding continues, it looks like we may have to rely more on that, especially if we're going to attract some talent from outside. I don't know how else we're going to make. You're absolutely right about how we are such a great destination and great collaborations and mentors and all that history, but I'm worried that it could be in kind of a threatened mode, if you will.Tyler Cowen (08:59):I hope AI lowers costs. As you probably know at Arc, they had Greg Brockman come in for some number of months and he's one of the people, well, he helped build up Stripe, but he also was highly significant in OpenAI behind the GPT-4 model. And to have Greg Brockman at your institute doing AI for what, six months, that's a massive acceleration that actually no university had the wisdom to do, and Arc did. So I think we're seeing just more entrepreneurial thinking in the area. There's still this problem of bottlenecks. So let's say AI is great for drug discovery as it may be. Well, clinical trials then become a bigger bottleneck. The FDA becomes a bigger bottleneck. So rapid improvement in only one area while great is actually not good enough.Eric Topol (09:46):Yeah, I'm glad you brought up that effect in Arc Institute because we both know Patrick Hsu, who's a brilliant young guy who works there and has published some incredible large language models applied to life science in recent months, and it is impressive how they used AI in almost a singular way as compared to as you said, many other leading institutions. So that is I think, a really important thing to emphasize.Tyler Cowen (10:18):Arc can move very quickly. I think that's not really appreciated. So if Patrick Hsu decides Silvana Konermann, Patrick Collison, if they decide something ought to be bought or purchased or set in motion, it can happen in less than a day. And it does happen basically immediately. And it's not only that it's quicker, I think when you have quicker decisions, they're better and it's infectious to the people you're working with. And there's an understanding that the core environment is not a bureaucratic one. So it has a kind of multiplier effect through the institution.Eric Topol (10:54):Yeah, I totally agree with you. It's always been a philosophy in your mind to get stuff done, get s**t done, whatever you want to call it. They're getting it done. And that's what's so impressive. And not just that they've got some new funds available, but rather they're executing in a way that's parallel to the way the world's evolving in the AI front, which is I think faster than most people would ever have expected, anticipated. Now that gets me to a post you had on Marginal Revolution just last week, which one of the things I love about Marginal Revolution is you don't have to read a whole lot of stuff. You just give the bullets, the juice, if you will. Here you wrote o3 and AGI, is April 16th AGI day? And everybody's talking about artificial general intelligence is here. It's going to be here five years, it's going to be seven years.Eric Topol (11:50):It certainly seems to be getting closer. And in this you wrote, “I think it is AGI, seriously. Try asking it lots of questions, and then ask yourself: just how much smarter was I expecting AGI to be? As I've argued in the past, AGI, however you define it, is not much of a social event per se. It still will take us a long time to use it properly. Benchmarks, benchmarks, blah blah blah. Maybe AGI is like porn — I know it when I see it. And I've seen it.” I thought that was really well done, Tyler. Anything you want to amplify on that?Tyler Cowen (12:29):Look, if I ask at economics questions and I'm trained as an economist, it beats me. So I don't care if other people don't call it AGI, but one of the original definitions of AGI was that it would beat most experts most of the time on most matters, say 90% or above, and we're there. So people keep on shifting the goalposts. They'll say, well, sometimes it hallucinates or it's not very good at playing tic-tac toe, or there's always another complaint. Those are not irrelevant, but I'll just say, sit down, have someone write at a test of 20 questions, you're a PhD, you take the test, let o3 take the test, then have someone grade, see how you've done, then form your opinion. That's my suggestion.Eric Topol (13:16):I think it's pretty practical. I mean, enough with the Turing test, I mean, we've had that Turing test for decades, and I think the way you described it is a little more practical and meaningful these days. But its capabilities to me at least, are still beyond belief eke out of current, not just the large language models, but large reasoning models. And so, it's just gotten to a point where and it's accelerating, every week there's so many other, the competition is good for taking it to the next level.Tyler Cowen (13:50):It can do tasks and it self improves. So o3-pro will be out in a few weeks. It may be out by the time you're hearing this. I think that's obviously going to be better than just pure o3. And then GPT-5 people have said it will be this summer. So every few months there are major advances and there's no sign of those stopping.Eric Topol (14:12):Absolutely. Now, of course, you've been likened to “Treat Tyler like a really good GPT” that is because you're this information meister. What do you ask the man who you can ask anything? That's kind of what we have when we can go to any one of these sites and start our prompts, whatever. So it's kind of funny in some ways you might've annotated this with your quest for knowledge.Tyler Cowen (14:44):Well, I feel I understand the thing better than most people do for that reason, but it's not entirely encouraging to me personally, selfishly to be described that way, whether or not it's accurate. It just means I have a lot more new competition.Eric Topol (14:59):Well, I love this one. “I'm not very interested in the meaning of life, but I'm very interested in collecting information on what other people think is the meaning of life. And it's not entirely a joke” and that's also what you wrote about in the Free Press thing, that most of the things that are going to be written are going to be better AI in the media and that we should be writing books for the AI that's going to ingest them. How do you see this human AI interface growing or moving?Tyler Cowen (15:30):The AI is your smartest reader. It's your most sympathetic reader. It will remember what you tell it. So I think humans should sit down and ask, what does the AI need to know? And also, what is it that I know that's not on the historical record anywhere? That's not just repetition if I put it down, say on the internet. So there's no point in writing repetitions anymore because the AI already knows those things. So the value of what you'd call broadly, memoir, biography, anecdote, you could say secrets. It's now much higher. And the value of repeating basic truths, which by the way, I love as an economist, to be clear, like free trade, tariffs are usually bad, those are basic truths. But just repeating that people will be going to the AI and saying it again won't make the AI any better. So everything you write or podcast, you should have this point in mind.Eric Topol (16:26):So you obviously have all throughout your life in reading lots of books. Will your practice still be to do the primary reading of the book, or will you then go to o3 or whatever or the other way around?Tyler Cowen (16:42):I've become fussier about my reading. So I'll pick up a book and start and then start asking o3 or other models questions about the book. So it's like I get a customized version of the book I want, but I'm also reading somewhat more fiction. Now, AI might in time become very good at fiction, but we're not there now. So fiction is more special. It's becoming more human, and I should read more of it, and I'm doing that.Eric Topol (17:10):Yeah, no, that's great. Now, over the weekend, there was a lot of hubbub about Bill Gates saying that we won't need doctors in the next 10 years because of AI. What are your thoughts about that?Tyler Cowen (17:22):Well, that's wrong as stated, but he may have put it in a more complex way. He's a very smart guy of course. AI already does better diagnosis on humans than medical doctors. Not by a lot, but by somewhat. And that's free and that's great, but if you need brain surgery for some while, you still need the human doctor. So human doctors will need to adjust. And if someone imagines that at some point robots do the brain surgery better, well fine. But I'm not convinced that's within the next 10 years. That would surprise me.Eric Topol (17:55):So to that point, recently, a colleague of mine wrote an op-ed in the New York Times about six studies comparing AI alone versus doctors with AI. And in all six studies, the AI did better than the doctors who had access to AI. Now, you could interpret that as, well they don't know how to use AI. They have automation bias or that is true. What do you think?Tyler Cowen (18:27):It's probably true, but I would add as an interpretation, the value of meta rationality has gone up. So to date, we have not selected doctors for their ability to work with AI, obviously, but some doctors have the personal quality, it's quite distinct from intelligence, but if just knowing when they should defer to someone or something else, and those doctors and researchers will become much more valuable. They're sufficiently modest to defer to the AI and have some judgment as to when they should do that. That's now a super important quality. Over time, I hope our doctors have much more of that. They are selected on that basis, and then that result won't be true anymore.Eric Topol (19:07):So obviously you would qualify. There's a spectrum here. The AI enthusiasts, you and I are both in that group, and then there's the doomsayers and there's somewhere middle ground, of course, where people are trying to see the right balance. Are there concerns about AI, I mean anything about that, how it's moving forward that you're worried about?Tyler Cowen (19:39):Well, any change that big one should have very real concerns. Maybe our biggest concern is that we're not sure what our biggest concern should be. One simple effect that I see coming soon is it will devalue the status of a lot of our intellectuals and what's called our chattering class. A lot of its people like us, we won't seem so impressive anymore. Now, that's not the end of the world for everyone as a whole, but if you ask, what does it mean for society to have the status of its elites so punctured? At a time when we have some, I would say very negative forces attacking those elites in other ways, that to me is very concerning.Eric Topol (20:25):Do you think that although we've seen what's happening with the current administration with respect to the tariffs, and we've already talked about the effects on science funding, do you see this as a short-term hit that will eventually prevail? Do you see them selectively supporting AI efforts and finding the right balance with the tech companies to support them and the competition that exists globally with China and whatnot? How are we going to get forward and what some people consider pretty dark times, which is of course, so seemingly at odds with the most extraordinary times of human support with AI?Tyler Cowen (21:16):Well, the Trump people are very pro AI. I think that's one of the good things about the administration, much pro AI and more interested than were the Biden people. The Biden people, you could say they were interested, but they feared it would destroy the whole world, and they wanted to choke and throttle it in a variety of ways. So I think there's a great number of issues where the Trump people have gone very badly wrong, but at least so far AI's not one of them. I'd give them there like an A or A+ so far. We'll see, right?Eric Topol (21:44):Yeah. As you've seen, we still have some of these companies in some kind of a hot seat like Meta and Google regarding their monopolies, and we saw how some of the tech leaders, not all of them, became very supportive, potentially you could interpret that for their own interests. They wanted to give money to the inauguration and also get favor curry some political favor. But I haven't yet seen the commitment to support AI, talk about a golden age for the United States because so much of this is really centered here and some of the great minds that are helping to drive the AI and these models. But I wonder if there's more that can be done so that we continue to lead in this space.Tyler Cowen (22:45):There's a number of issues here. The first is Trump administration policy toward the FTC, I think has not been wonderful. They appointed someone who seems like would be more appropriate for a democratic or more left-leaning administration. But if you look at the people in the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the White House, they're excellent, and there's always different forces in any administration. But again, so far so good. I don't think they should continue the antitrust suit against Google that is looking like it's going against Google, but that's not really the Trump administration, that's the judiciary, and that's been underway for quite some while. So with Trump, it's always very hard to predict. The lack of predictability, I would say, is itself a big problem. But again, if you're looking for one area where it's good, that would be my pick.Eric Topol (23:35):Yeah, well, I would agree with that for sure. I just want to see more evidence that we capitalize on the opportunities here and don't let down. I mean, do you think outlawing selling the Nvidia chips to China is the way to do this? It seems like that hurts Nvidia and isn't China going to get whatever they want anyway?Tyler Cowen (24:02):That restriction, I favored when it was put in. I'm now of the view that it has not proved useful. And if you look at how many of those chips get sold, say to Malaysia, which is not a top AI performer, one strongly suspects, they end up going to China. China is incentivized to develop its own high-quality chips and be fully independent of Western supply lines. So I think it's not worked out well.Eric Topol (24:29):Yeah, no, I see that since you've written so much about this, it's good to get your views because I share those views and you know a lot more about this than I would, but it seems like whether it's Malaysia or other channels, they're going to get the Blackwell chips that they want. And it seems like this is almost like during Covid, how you would close down foreign travel. It's like it doesn't really work that well. There's a big world out there, right?Tyler Cowen (25:01):It's an interesting question. What kind of timing do you want for when both America and China get super powerful AI? And I don't think you actually want only America to have it. It's a bit like nuclear weapons, but you don't want China to have it first. So you want some kind of staggered sequence where we're always a bit ahead of them, but they also maybe are constraining us a bit. I hope we're on track to get that, but I really, really don't want China to have it first.Eric Topol (25:31):Yeah, I mean I think there's, as you're pointing out aptly is a healthy managed competition and that if we can keep that lead there, it is good for both and it's good for the world ideally. But getting back, is there anything you're worried about in AI? I mean because I know you're upbeat about its net effective, and we've already talked about amazing potential for efficiency, productivity. It basically upends a lot of economic models of the past, right?Tyler Cowen (26:04):Yes. I think it changes or will change so many parts of life. Again, it's a bit difficult to specify worries, but how we think of ourselves as humans, how we think of our gods, our religions, I feel all that will be different. If you imagine trying to predict the effects of the printing press after Gutenberg, that would've been nearly impossible to do. I think we're all very glad we got the printing press, but you would not say all of it went well. It's not that you would blame the printing press for those subsequent wars, but it was disruptive to the earlier political equilibrium. I think we need to take great care to do it better this time. AI in different forms will be weaponized. There's great potential for destruction there and evil people will use it. So of course, we need to be very much concerned.Eric Topol (26:54):And there's obviously many of these companies have ways to try to have efforts to anticipate that. That is alignments and various safety type parallel efforts like Ilya did when he moved out of OpenAI and others. Is that an important part of each of these big efforts, whether it's OpenAI, Google, or the rest of them anthropic that they put in resources to keep things from going off the tracks?Tyler Cowen (27:34):That's good and it's important, but I think it's also of limited value because the more we learn how to control AI systems directly, the bad guys will have similar lessons, and they will use alignment possibly to make their AIs bad and worse and that it obeys them. So yeah, I'd rather the good guys make progress on what they're trying to do, but don't think it's going to solve the problem. It creates new problems as well.Eric Topol (28:04):So because of AI, do you think you'll write any more books in the future?Tyler Cowen (28:11):I'm writing a book right now. I suspect it will be my last. That book, its title is Mentors. It's about how to mentor individuals and what do the social sciences know about mentoring. My view is that even if the AI could write the book better than I can, that people actually want to read a book like that from a human. I could be wrong, but I think we should in the future, restrict ourselves to books that are better by a human. I will write every day for the rest of my life, but I'm not sure that books make sense at the current moment.Eric Topol (28:41):Yeah, that's a really important point, and I understand that completely. Now, when you write for the Free Press, which will be besides the Conversations with Tyler podcast and the Marginal Revolution, what kind of things will you be writing about in the Free Press?Tyler Cowen (28:56):Well, I just submitted a piece. It's a defense of elitism. So the problem with our elites is that they have not been elitist enough and have not adhered strictly enough to the scientific method. So it's a very simple point. I think to you it would be pretty obvious, but it needs to be said. It's not out there enough in the debate that yes, sometimes the elites have truly and badly let us down, but the answer is not to reject elitism per se, but to impose higher elitist standards on our sometimes supposed elites. So that's the piece I just sent in. It's coming out soon and should be out by the time anyone hears this.Eric Topol (29:33):Well, I look forward to reading that. So besides a polymath, you might be my favorite polymath, Tyler you didn't know that. Also, you're a futurist because when you have that much information ingested, and now of course with a super performance of AI to help, it really does help to try to predict where we're headed. Have I missed anything in this short conversation that you think we should touch on?Tyler Cowen (30:07):Well, I'll touch on a great interest of yours. I like your new book very much. I think over the course of the next 40 years working with AI, we will beat back essentially every malady that kills people. It doesn't mean you live forever. Many, many more people will simply die of what we now call old age. There's different theories as to what that means. I don't have a lot of expertise in that, but the actual things people are dying from will be greatly postponed. And if you have a kid today to think that kid might expect to live to be 97 or even older, that to me is extremely plausible.Tyler Cowen (30:45):I won't be around to see it, but that's a phenomenal development for human beings.Eric Topol (30:50):I share that with you. I'm sad that I won't be around to see it, but exactly as you've outlined, the fact that we're going to be able to have a huge impact on particularly the age-related diseases, but also as you touched on the genetic diseases with genome editing and many other, I think, abilities that we have now controlling the immune system, I mean a central part of how we get into trouble with diseases. So I couldn't agree with you more, and that's a really good note to finish on because so many of the things that we have discussed today, we share similar views and we come at it from totally different worlds. The economist that has a very wide-angle lens, and I guess you'd say the physician who has a more narrow lens aperture. But thank you so much, Tyler for joining me today.Tyler Cowen (31:48):My pleasure. Let me close by telling you some good news. I have AI friends who think you and I, I'm 63 will be around to see that, I don't agree with them they don't convince me, but there are smart people who think the benefits from this will come quite soon.Eric Topol (32:03):I sure hope they're right.Tyler Cowen (32:05):Yes.*******************************************SUPER AGERS, my new book, was released on May 6th. It's about extending our healthspan, and I introduce 2 of my patients (one below, Mrs. L.R.) as exemplars to learn from. This potential to prevent the 3 major age-related diseases would not be possible without the jumps in the science of aging and multimodal A.I. My op-ed preview of the book was published in The NY Times last week. Here's a gift link. I did a podcast with Mel Robbins on the book here. Here's my publisher ‘s (Simon and Schuster) site for the book. If you're interested in the audio book, I am the reader (first time I have done this, quite an experience!)The book was reviewed in WSJ. Here's a gift linkThere have been many pieces written about it. Here's a gift link to the one in the Wall Street Journal and here for the one in the New York Times .**********************Thanks for reading and subscribing to Ground Truths.If you found this interesting please share it!That makes the work involved in putting these together especially worthwhile.All content on Ground Truths— newsletters, analyses, and podcasts—is free, open-access.Paid subscriptions are voluntary and all proceeds from them go to support Scripps Research. They do allow for posting comments and questions, which I do my best to respond to. Please don't hesitate to post comments and give me feedback. Many thanks to those who have contributed—they have greatly helped fund our summer internship programs for the past two years. Get full access to Ground Truths at erictopol.substack.com/subscribe

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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 94:57


In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Tyler Cowen proposes that tariffs erode economic efficiency, ultimately passing much of the burden onto smaller countries such as Canada. Moreover, he suggests that the rise of AI and evolving institutional structures demand both intellectual humility and stronger mentorship for a more resilient academic landscape. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links Mentioned: - Tyler's website: https://tylercowen.com/ - Tyler's blog: https://marginalrevolution.com/ - Tyler's podcast: https://conversationswithtyler.com/ - Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World (book): https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Identify-Energizers-Creatives-Winners/dp/1250275814 ---------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - Tariffs and Trade Policies 01:21 Economic Consequences of Tariffs 03:07 Canada as a 51st State? 04:00 Canada's Defense Spending Debate 05:41 Positive Aspects of Hostility 06:35 Transitioning to Theoretical Economics 08:07 The Role of Tenure 11:43 The Academy's Strengths 13:04 Problems in Academia 14:08 Understanding the Grant System 15:10 The Need for Grants 16:33 Is the Academic System Broken? 17:18 Improving the Academic System 17:47 The Role of AI in Academia 22:39 Exploring Deep Research 29:32 Writing as Thinking 31:53 Truth in Worldviews 33:22 Patchwork Theory of Reality 34:11 Economics and Theories of Everything 35:07 Disagreements Among Intelligent People 37:48 The Concept of Metarationality 45:10 Cultivating Metarationality 46:55 Distinction Between Stamina and Grit 49:03 Risk-Taking in Academia 51:28 Interviewing Style 56:28 The Value of Preparation 1:13:33 Critiquing Nassim Taleb 1:18:23 Public Debates vs. Private Discussions 1:20:46 Focus on Money 1:22:45 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Ambition 1:23:49 Complexity in Theories of Everything 1:24:39 The Importance of Mentoring 1:26:08 Current Projects and Interests 1:31:15 Advice for Students 1:32:39 The Future of Networking 1:32:53 Closing Thoughts and Reflections -------------------- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs #economy #science #technology #news #tariffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Next Big Idea Daily
How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World

The Next Big Idea Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 15:19


Tyler Cowen, one of the world's most respected economists, shares how to spot, assess, woo, and retain highly talented people.

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E68: Tyler Cowen on Talent, the Importance of Stamina, and Predicting Success

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 56:37


This week on Upstream, we're releasing a fascinating discussion with economist, professor, and bestselling author Tyler Cowen about how to find talented people. This was recorded in 2022 around the launch of his book 'Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World' co-authored with Daniel Gross. Tyler and Erik discuss strategies for assessing raw talent, recognizing late bloomers, and fostering an environment conducive to high achievers. They also cover the importance of understanding founder compatibility, building strong peer groups, and the role of mentorship in talent development.

Big Think
Economist explains the two futures of CRYPTO

Big Think

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 7:54


Economist Tyler Cowen confirms there are good reasons to be crypto-skeptical. Cryptocurrency is truly a new idea, and it's rare for society to encounter fundamentally new ideas. Cryptocurrency is well positioned to serve a crucial financial and transactional role as a globalized internet grows to include more of our lives. Crypto enthusiasts espouse grand plans that do not sound realistic, while crypto skeptics fail to appreciate the revolutionary nature of the technology. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Tyler Cowen: Tyler is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and general director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is co-author of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and co-founder of the online educational platform Marginal Revolution University. Tyler also writes a column for Bloomberg View, and he has contributed to The Wall Street Journal and Money. In 2011, Bloomberg Businessweek profiled Tyler as “America's Hottest Economist” after his e-book, The Great Stagnation, appeared twice on The New York Times e-book bestseller list. He graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. He also runs a podcast series called Conversations with Tyler. His latest book Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives and Winners Around the World is co-authored with venture capitalist Daniel Gross. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more ►Get Big Think+ for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Think
Can AMERICA make a COMEBACK? | Tyler Cowen - BIGTHINK

Big Think

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 11:02


An interview with economist Tyler Cowen on why American progress has seemed to stall and how we can get it back on track. The rate of progress in American society has been uneven throughout history, argues economist Tyler Cowen. Tremendous periods of growth are followed by periods of stagnation. Periods of growth occur when there is a breakthrough, and other advances quickly follow. For example, the Industrial Revolution and electrification of homes allowed the standard of living to grow at a fast rate, particularly in the early to mid-20th century. But starting in the 70s, progress slowed. One reason is that the easier tasks, like electrification, had already been accomplished. Also, government regulation and a general aversion to risk have made Americans less entrepreneurial. As a result, progress has slowed, and we have not matched our earlier performance. Today, we are at a pivotal crossroads between stagnation and growth. To get back to a growth mindset, he argues, we need to stop taking our prosperity for granted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters For Easier Navigation:- 0:00 intro 0:05 whats wrong with america 1:53 can america make a comeback 3:27 when are we going to get vaccines This video is part of The Progress Issue, a Big Think and Freethink special collaboration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Tyler Cowen Tyler is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and general director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is co-author of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and co-founder of the online educational platform Marginal Revolution University. Tyler also writes a column for Bloomberg View, and he has contributed to The Wall Street Journal and Money. In 2011, Bloomberg Businessweek profiled Tyler as “America's Hottest Economist” after his e-book, The Great Stagnation, appeared twice on The New York Times e-book bestseller list. He graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. He also runs a podcast series called Conversations with Tyler. His latest book Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives and Winners Around the World is co-authored with venture capitalist Daniel Gross. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more ►Get Big Think+ for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Potential
Revolutionizing Insights: Tyler Cowen on the Future of Economics and AI

American Potential

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 25:35


In this episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank welcomes Tyler Cowen, a prominent economist, author, and podcaster, to delve into a fascinating discussion on the intersection of economics, talent identification, and the groundbreaking use of AI in literature. Cowen shares insights from his co-authored book "Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World," emphasizing the importance of attracting talent rather than merely searching for it. This concept of sending out the right "bat signals" to draw in exceptional individuals resonates with the core philosophy of "American Potential," advocating for harnessing innate virtues over trainable skills.   Cowen's latest work, "GOAT: Who is the Greatest Economist of All Time and Why Does It Matter?" serves as a central point of conversation. This generative book invites readers to engage with AI chatbots, creating a dynamic reading experience that allows for personalized interaction with the content. Cowen's approach to this book, encouraging readers to use AI to explore economics deeply, reflects his pioneering spirit and dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional economic discourse.   The episode also explores Cowen's initiatives like Emergent Ventures and Fast Grants, which aim to support innovative ideas and rapid responses to global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. These ventures underline the potential of swift, targeted support to foster significant advancements in various fields, including healthcare and technology. As Cowen and Crank discuss the future of AI in publishing and the broader implications for talent identification and economic understanding, listeners are left with a rich perspective on the evolving landscape of knowledge dissemination and the critical role of initiative in shaping the future.   Check out the new AFP website here: https://www.bidenomics.com     Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

Infinite Loops
Rob Henderson — Troubled (EP. 203)

Infinite Loops

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 111:00


Friend-of-the-show Rob Henderson returns to discuss his powerful, moving and important debut book, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class (published TODAY). We discuss Rob's experience of the American foster care and adoption system, the life-changing impact of the military, the rise of Luxury Beliefs, the benefits of standardized testing, and MUCH more. Important Links: Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class (Amazon) The SAT is a pathway to more college diversity, not less; by Rob Henderson (The Boston Globe) Rob Henderson: Lessons I Learned the Hard Way; by Rob Henderson (The Free Press) Rob's Substack Rob's Twitter Show Notes: Foster Care, Adoption & Social Mobility Structural Origins of the Foster System Why Early-Life Stability is Underrated How Ideas Can Change Outcomes The Life-Changing Impact of the Military Young Male Syndrome The Role of Intelligence in Governing Outcomes The Benefits of Standardized Testing Yale, Luxury Beliefs & the Rise of Identity Politics Are Luxury Beliefs a Political or Class Phenomenon? Trickle-Down Meritocracy Technology, Assortive Mating & Social Mobility Is the Overton Window Shifting on Campus? Rob as Emperor of the World Books and Articles Mentioned: Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class; by Rob Henderson The SAT is a pathway to more college diversity, not less; by Rob Henderson (The Boston Globe) Rob Henderson: Lessons I Learned the Hard Way; by Rob Henderson (The Free Press) Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society; by Nicholas A. Christakis Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010; by Charles Murray Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World, by Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross A Suitable Boy; by Vikram Seth The Son Also Rises; by Gregory Clark

Big Think
Only high performers pass this kind of job interview | Tyler Cowen

Big Think

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 4:54


Here's what job interviewers are testing you for, according to economist Tyler Cowen. Economist Tyler Cowen argues that traditional interview methods are not effective in identifying the best candidates for a job, especially in creative roles. Candidates who are well-prepared often pass these interviews, but this only tests their preparation and not their abilities. To identify the best candidates, Cowen suggests that interviewers focus on being authentic and spontaneous in their interactions with candidates, instead of relying on pre-written questions. The interviewer should be trustworthy, Cowen argues, as it helps them to better evaluate the candidate's authenticity. Ultimately, allocating talent in better ways can contribute to economic growth, and a more thoughtful approach to interviews can help identify more talented individuals and elevate them to greater opportunities. About Tyler Cowen: Tyler is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and general director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is co-author of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and co-founder of the online educational platform Marginal Revolution University. Tyler also writes a column for Bloomberg View, and he has contributed to The Wall Street Journal and Money. In 2011, Bloomberg Businessweek profiled Tyler as “America's Hottest Economist” after his e-book, The Great Stagnation, appeared twice on The New York Times e-book bestseller list. He graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. He also runs a podcast series called Conversations with Tyler. His latest book Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives and Winners Around the World is co-authored with venture capitalist Daniel Gross. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. ► Big Think+ Make your business smarter, faster: https://bigthink.com/plus/ Get Smarter, Faster With Interviews From The Worlds Biggest Thinkers. Follow This Podcast And Turn On The Notifications Rate Us With 5 Stars Share This Episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigthink/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Think
Don't hire the smartest job candidate | Tyler Cowen

Big Think

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 7:52


Economist Tyler Cowen explains why you should not hire the smartest job candidate. Here's what to look for instead. What do Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Ray Vaughan have in common? In addition to being phenomenal 20th-century musicians, all were scouted or had their careers furthered by the American record producer John Hammond. Finding talent is a talent in itself. And to the author and economics professor Tyler Cowen, it is a talent that gets neglected in many companies, whether due to biases, boring hiring practices, or a failure to think outside the box. As Cowen explains in this Big Think video, the way to go about finding exceptional talent is by searching the areas where the rest of the market is not looking. Chapters:- 0:00 The talent problem 0:58 John Hammond: A legendary talent scout 2:06 The intelligence bias 3:37 Discover undervalued talents 5:56 The FOMO mentality: Learning from venture capitalists ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About Tyler Cowen: Tyler is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and general director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is co-author of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and co-founder of the online educational platform Marginal Revolution University. Tyler also writes a column for Bloomberg View, and he has contributed to The Wall Street Journal and Money. In 2011, Bloomberg Businessweek profiled Tyler as “America's Hottest Economist” after his e-book, The Great Stagnation, appeared twice on The New York Times e-book bestseller list. He graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. He also runs a podcast series called Conversations with Tyler. His latest book Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives and Winners Around the World is co-authored with venture capitalist Daniel Gross. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. ► Big Think+ Make your business smarter, faster: https://bigthink.com/plus/ Get Smarter, Faster With Interviews From The Worlds Biggest Thinkers. Follow This Podcast And Turn On The Notifications Rate Us With 5 Stars Share This Episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigthink/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf Today
Weekend Winners Around the World

Golf Today

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 61:41


Damon and Eamon recap an electric weekend in golf that saw wins by Camilo Villegas, Lilia Vu, Max Homa, and Steve Alker. They then welcome Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner to talk about the last few weeks on the PGA Tour and Rory's recent comments on his fiery Ryder Cup. The guys then get into Homa's win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge and welcome in John Huggan to talk about everything to do with the DP World Tour. Anthony Rodriguez, senior program director of First Tee, then hops on to talk about all he is doing to grow the game of golf with the younger generation. After that, Isabella Fierro breaks down what it means to be part of the newest class of Epson Tour graduates. Lastly, the general manager of Cedar Crest Golf Course and member of African American Golf Hall of Fame Ira Molayo breaks down everything going on with the Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest this week.

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Tyler Cowen is one of the top thinkers in the world: the thinkers' thinker. A professor of economics at George Mason University, he has one of the most popular economics sites on the internet, Marginal Revolution, where he's blogged every day for over 20 years. It also runs the online educational platform Marginal Revolution University. However, he may be best known for his popular podcast, Conversations with Tyler. Tyler is a New York Times bestselling author, having written 19 books, including Average is Over, The Great Stagnation, Discover Your Inner Economist, and Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. ------- Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/tetra ------- Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra ------- Manna Vitality https://mannavitality.com/ ------- LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra 

Matt Lewis and the News
Book Update and Spotting Talent

Matt Lewis and the News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 27:29


On today's episode, Matt briefs us on the status of his forthcoming book FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS. Then, we rerun a great episode with Tyler Cowen (Ph.D.) about his book, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.

Post Corona
Optimism, AI (and the end of homework!) - with Tyler Cowen

Post Corona

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 62:46


Today's guest is surprisingly upbeat about the world. A big factor in his optimism is the revolution in artificial intelligence that we're about to live through. Tyler Cowen is an economics professor at George Mason University and he's the faculty director of the Mercatus Center. He is the coauthor – with Alex Tabarock – of the economics blog Marginal Revolution (the #1 economics blog in the world) and the co-founder of Marginal Revolution University. He is the host of the top-rated podcast “Conversations with Tyler”. Cowen's latest book is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. Before that he penned The Great Stagnation, and also The Complacent Class. About a decade ago he wrote Average is Over, which was somewhat prescient about this period we are heading into with AI. He also published a book called Big Business: A love letter to an American anti-hero. Tyler writes a column for Bloomberg View; he has contributed to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. His academic research has been published in the American Economic Review and the Journal of Political Economy. Items discussed in this episode: Marginal Revolution University -- mru.org Marginal Revolution blog -- marginalrevolution.com Tyler Cowen's books -- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/talent-tyler-cowen/1138462103

The Jolly Swagman Podcast
#142: Talent Is That Which Is Scarce — Tyler Cowen

The Jolly Swagman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 48:21


In the long run, talent allocation is almost everything. But as a society, we're not actually very good at it. The question of how to reliably match people with jobs they are well suited for is one of the big unsolved problems of our times.  Joe catches up with return guest Tyler Cowen to discuss the art of identifying talent. Tyler is a professor of economics at George Mason University and host of the podcast Conversations with Tyler. He is also the co-author of a new book, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. Full transcript available at: thejspod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk
MONEY REIMAGINED: What the 2022 Crypto Year Revealed and How Humanity Failed Again

Late Confirmation by CoinDesk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 45:20


This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChainWhat went wrong? How could companies valued in the tens of billions of dollars a few months ago suddenly be worthless? Was everything that came before FTX a mirage? Is it nothing but a shell game? A Ponzi scheme?What let us down wasn't a technology failure; it was a human one.On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Simon Johnson, the Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and Tyler Cowen, a professor of economics at George Mason University, about what this year's crypto effect means for the future. Simon is the author of five books, including his latest, co-written with Daron Acemoglu, “Power and Progress: Our 1,000-Year Struggle over Technology and Prosperity,” which will be published in May.Tyler Cowen has 16 books written to his credit; his latest is “Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.”-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”-Roofstock onChain allows you to instantly transfer ownership of real-world homes using standard NFT smart contracts. Buy and sell homes with one click, pay with crypto, and access DeFi lending options. Find our web3 homes at onchain.roofstock.com or your favorite NFT marketplace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk's Money Reimagined
What the 2022 Crypto Year Revealed and How Humanity Failed Again

CoinDesk's Money Reimagined

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 45:20


This episode is sponsored by Roofstock onChainWhat went wrong? How could companies valued in the tens of billions of dollars a few months ago suddenly be worthless? Was everything that came before FTX a mirage? Is it nothing but a shell game? A Ponzi scheme?What let us down wasn't a technology failure; it was a human one.On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Simon Johnson, the Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and Tyler Cowen, a professor of economics at George Mason University, about what this year's crypto effect means for the future. Simon is the author of five books, including his latest, co-written with Daron Acemoglu, “Power and Progress: Our 1,000-Year Struggle over Technology and Prosperity,” which will be published in May.Tyler Cowen has 16 books written to his credit; his latest is “Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.”-This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer, Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”-Roofstock onChain allows you to instantly transfer ownership of real-world homes using standard NFT smart contracts. Buy and sell homes with one click, pay with crypto, and access DeFi lending options. Find our web3 homes at onchain.roofstock.com or your favorite NFT marketplace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CapX presents Free Exchange
Tyler Cowen on talent, economic optimism – and where to find a decent curry

CapX presents Free Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 40:08


Our guest this week is one of a kind. A truly polymathic personality, there's not much Tyler Cowen doesn't have a well informed view on, from the merits of Bradford curry houses to the future of cryptocurrencies and the fate of Trussonomics. That breadth of interest is evident from his prolific writing on his Marginal Revolution blog, in the pages of various newspapers and in the 20-odd books he's written in the last three decades or so. Tyler is also an avowed friend of the free market ,as Professor of Economics at George Mason University where he is chair and faculty director of the Mercatus Center. His latest book, co-authored with Daniel Gross, is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. As Tyler explains on the podcast, it's essentially a one-stop shop for companies and organisations looking to zero in on the best possible employees. As you would imagine with Tyler, our discussion was as wide-ranging and entertaining as the man himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marco Montemagno - Il Podcast
Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World

Marco Montemagno - Il Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 32:27


Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World

Firewall
How Ambitious Are You?

Firewall

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 37:05


Cribbing from the provocative new book 'Talent: How to find Energizers, Creatives and Winners Around the World,' by Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross, we put a dozen or so of their unorthodox interview questions to Bradley. Listen and decide for yourself whether he deserves that big big job he's not actually looking for.

RSN Racing Pulse
James Cummings - big weekend of eight winners around Australia

RSN Racing Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 21:36


James Cummings joins us to discuss his big weekend of eight winners around Australia from the stable and Anamoe passing the vet inspection after pulling up lame post race. Likely Weekend Runners Friday, 23 September Paulele – G1 Moir Stakes (James McDonald) Troach – G3 Scarborough Stakes Ojai - G3 Scarborough Stakes (Maybe) Saturday, 24 September Golden Mile – G1 Golden Rose In Secret – G1 Golden Rose Katalin – G2 Golden Pendant Plymstock – Listed Heritage Stakes

CSPI Podcast
45: "How Ambitious Are You?" | Tyler Cowen & Richard Hanania

CSPI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 78:15


Tyler Cowen needs no introduction. He joins the podcast to talk about his new book, co-authored with Daniel Gross, called Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. Richard asks him about whether intelligence is overrated or underrated, the idea of “State Capacity Libertarianism” as an improvement over old-fashioned libertarianism, cultural differences between China and India, how optimistic to be about the future of the United States, different kinds of courage, free speech, and whether the world has too much or too little wokeness. The conversation also covers the feminization of intellectual life, with Tyler being optimistic that we will get better over time at navigating gender-integrated institutions.Richard closes by asking Tyler about how he sees his own role as a public figure. They discuss the Emergent Ventures grant interview for CSPI, and the benefits of asking an interviewee about their own ambition.A lightly edited transcript of the conversation is available here. Listen in podcast form or watch the episode on YouTube.Links:Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.CEO Study from Sweden.Econ Talk episode where Tyler and Russ Roberts discuss Germany.Tyler on State Capacity Libertarianism.Tyler Cowen, “Why Wokism will Rule the World.”Eric Kaufmann. “Born This Way? The Rise of LGBT as a Social and Political Identity.”Tyler Cowen, “My Personal Moonshot.” Get full access to Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology at www.cspicenter.com/subscribe

Hardly Working with Brent Orrell
Tyler Cowen on Talent and Hiring in the Twenty-First Century

Hardly Working with Brent Orrell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 50:29


How can employers find workers that fit and elevate their organizations? Where are the “diamonds in the rough” that everyone else is missing? In his book Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives and Winners Around the World, Economist Tyler Cowen and entrepreneur Daniel Gross point out helpful strategies for hiring managers to find job seekers to who aim to be noticed by the right people. Tyler also dives into his journey into economics, sharing his takes on AI, skills, modern hiring practices, and the many projects that occupy his day-to-day. Mentioned in the episode https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Identify-Energizers-Creatives-Winners-ebook/dp/B08R2KNYVX (Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World) http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/kenilworthian/2006/09/interview-with-former-youngest-new.html (Tyler Cowen chess prodigy) https://marginalrevolution.com/ (Marginal Revolution Blog) https://fee.org/seminars (Fee Seminar economics) https://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Bread-Machine-Capitalism-Freedom/dp/0930073312/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1330409633459632&hvadid=83150672982981&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=90931&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83150944010120%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=9368_10648062&keywords=the+incredible+bread+machine&qid=1662644610&sr=8-1 (The Incredible Bread Machine) https://fee.org/resources/economics-in-one-lesson/ (Henry Hazlitt - Economics in One Lesson) https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/friedrich-hayek/ (Hayek) – https://german.yale.edu/sites/default/files/hayek_-_the_use_of_knowledge_in_society.pdf (Use of Knowledge in Society) https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/1976/friedman/biographical/ (Friedman) https://fee.org/articles/murray-rothbard/ (Rothbard) https://mises.org/library/ludwig-von-mises-scholar-creator-hero-0 (Mises) https://aynrand.org/about/about-ayn-rand/ (Ayn Rand) https://www.adamsmith.org/about-adam-smith/ (Adam Smith) - https://oll.libertyfund.org/title/smith-an-inquiry-into-the-nature-and-causes-of-the-wealth-of-nations-cannan-ed-in-2-vols (Wealth of Nations), https://oll.libertyfund.org/title/smith-the-theory-of-moral-sentiments-and-on-the-origins-of-languages-stewart-ed (Theory of Moral Sentiments) https://mises.org/profile/walter-e-grinder (Walter Grinder) - https://www.primidi.com/center_for_libertarian_studies (Center for Libertarian Studies), https://www.theihs.org/ (Institute for Humane Studies) https://pioneer.app/blog/hello/ (Daniel Gross) https://www.mercatus.org/emergent-ventures (Emergent Ventures) https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/allen_iverson_career_retrospective/s1__37849081#slide_20 (Allen Iverson) https://www.biography.com/athlete/kyrie-irving (Kyrie Irving) https://www.gmu.edu/ (George Mason University) https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Minding-our-Workforce.pdf?x91208.page=10 (Noncognitive skills) https://www.aei.org/podcast/joseph-fuller-on-hidden-workers-and-issues-in-ai-based-recruiting/ (AI hiring systems) https://www.aei.org/op-eds/how-ai-is-being-transformed-by-foundation-models/ (GPT-3) https://www.aei.org/op-eds/the-rise-of-so-so-automation/ (Supplemental AI) https://www.mercatus.org/scholars/veronique-de-rugy (Veronique de Rugy)

The Daily Stoic
Tyler Cowen on Identifying Talent and Self-Improvement

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 67:56


Ryan talks to economist and author Tyler Cowen about his new book Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World, the slow journey that is self-improvement, how to identify talent and build a great team, and more.Tyler Cowen is the author of several bestselling books and is widely published in academic journals and the popular media. Tyler's latest book is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. He writes a column for Bloomberg View; has contributed extensively to national publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Money; and serves on the advisory boards of both Wilson Quarterly and American Interest. Tyler is also the host of the podcast Conversations with Tyler.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

Conversations with Tyler
Shruti Rajagopalan talks to Daniel Gross and Tyler about Identifying and Predicting Talent

Conversations with Tyler

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 67:45


How can one identify and predict talent? On a search to answer this question and others like it, Tyler Cowen joined venture capitalist and entrepreneur Daniel Gross to explore the art and science of finding talent in their new book Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. In a panel discussion hosted by Shruti Rajagopalan, Cowen and Gross discuss the applications of their new book, particularly how lifestyle characteristics can indicate an individual is capable of great creativity and talent. Daniel and Tyler also discuss undervalued talents and skills, what talents they look for in the start-up and investment world, why there is no good chocolate ice cream to be found in San Francisco, what their exercise preferences indicate about their personalities, how they approach identifying talent in different countries and industries, how immigration impacts entrepreneurialism, the short-comings to Zoom interviews, what a messy desk reveals about a person, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded June 29th, 2022 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter  Follow Daniel on Twitter Follow Shruti on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. Photo credit: Drew Bird Photo

Ideas of India
A Conversation on Talent

Ideas of India

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 68:18


In this episode, Shruti speaks with Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross about their new book, “Talent: How To Identify Energizers, Creatives and Winners Around the World.” They discuss how to identify and attract talent, competition vs. cooperation, the necessity of failure and resilience, effects of immigration on talent and much more. Cowen is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and faculty director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is co-author of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and co-founder of the online educational platform Marginal Revolution University. Gross is a start-up investor in technology businesses including Uber, Instacart, Coinbase, GitHub and SpaceX. He co-founded Pioneer, a quantitative start-up accelerator, and was a partner at Y-Combinator and started its AI program. This conversation is also being released as a bonus episode of Cowen's biweekly podcast, Conversations with Tyler. Recorded June 29th, 2022 Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Follow us on Twitter Follow Shruti on Twitter Follow Tyler on Twitter  Follow Daniel on Twitter Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Photo credit: Drew Bird Photo

Flow Research Collective Radio
Average Is Over: Transcend Stagnation & Empower Economic Growth with Tyler Cowen

Flow Research Collective Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 54:57


TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds of interest to you all you need to do is click here right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon.   ABOUT THE GUEST: Tyler Cowen is Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and faculty director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. With colleague Alex Tabarrok, Cowen is coauthor of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and cofounder of the online educational platform Marginal Revolution   A dedicated writer and communicator of economic ideas, Cowen is the author of several bestselling books and is widely published in academic journals and the popular media. His latest book is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World and he is a columnist with Bloomberg View.  Cowen is also the host of Conversations with Tyler, a popular podcast series featuring today's most underrated thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between.   Cowen graduated from George Mason University with a BS in economics and received his PhD in economics from Harvard University.   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: Intro (0:00) Impact of Self Motivation In Young People (2:21) Getting Better At Knowing How To Get Better (3:48) Stagnation In Healthcare, Housing, & Education (5:49) Nuclear Energy (15:14) The State of The Economy (17:20) Initiatives That Would Progress The U.S (20:51) The Mental State of America (24:35) What Tyler's Day Looks Like (29:38) Tech Progress (33:52) Smart People Should Build Things (38:52) Worker Mental Health Crisis (40:30) How To Effectively Mobilize Talent (41:59) Old People Getting Younger Mentors (44:26) Research Genie Question (46:15) How To Improve Discovered Talent (47:24)   RESOURCES Website: http://www.marginalrevolution.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tylercowen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-cowen-166718/ ‍ STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world's leading experts on human performance. His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway
Talent Acquisition, the Recession, and Inflation — with Tyler Cowen

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 27:22


Tyler Cowen, an economist and professor at George Mason University, discusses his latest book, “Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.” Tyler also shares his thoughts on macroeconomic trends including whether the US is heading for a recession and controlling inflation. Follow Tyler on Twitter, @tylercowen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grey Mirror: MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative on Technology, Society, and Ethics
Changing Education From a Student-Centered Perspective With Danielle Strachman

Grey Mirror: MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative on Technology, Society, and Ethics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 52:38


In this episode, Co-founder and General Partner of 1517 Fund Danielle Strachman joins us to talk about her perspective on the current state of education and the importance of changing it from a students center perspective. Danielle is passionate about progressive education, all the way from homeschooling and giving kids freedom and autonomy to build new things, to backing founders at the earliest stages of their careers and companies. We dive deep into homeschooling, the charter student-led project based learning model, the importance of compassionate connection and non-coercion in learning and how and why we should empower the talent of kids. Furthermore we tackle the venture capital system and how Danielle through 1517 fund focuses on backing founders that are getting their education through starting a business rather than attending university. Stay tuned! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/rhyslindmark JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PDAPkhNxrC Who is Danielle Strachman? Danielle is the Co-founder and General Partner of 1517 Fund that backs dropouts, renegade students, and deep tech scientists at the earliest stages. She has worked with homeschoolers, Co-founded Innovations Academy, and was on the founding team of the Thiel Fellowship, a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Topics: Welcome Danielle Strachman to The Rhys Show!: (00:00:00) Goal of this episode for listeners: (00:01:53) What got Danielle excited about helping young folks?: (00:02:22) What could the educational experience for a student feel like from ages 0 to 18?: (00:09:23) Why are “essential questions” crucial for the process?: (00:17:29) About Innovations Academy K-8 charter school: (00:19:10) Does this student-led project based learning model work for the low income kid?: (00:23:23) What should schools look like in 30 or 50 years from a VC lense: (00:26:16) 1517 VC: investing in teams led by dropouts, deep-tech scientists, and founders working outside of tracked institutions. What Danielle means by dropouts: (00:29:31) About creating an ecosystem where people can help each other overtime and share ideas: (00:42:45) High school and online learning underrated or overrated?: (00:48:25) Mentioned resources: An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students. Book by Ron Berger: https://www.amzn.com/0325005966 Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. Book by Tyler Cowen & Daniel Gross: https://www.amzn.com/1250275814 Connect with Danielle Strachman: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DStrachman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellestrachman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielle.strachman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstrachman/

We Are Not Saved
The 10 Books I Finished in June Along With Two I Didn't

We Are Not Saved

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 37:16


Liberalism and Its Discontents by: Francis Fukuyama Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World by: Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross Creative Evolution by: Henri Bergson (didn't finish) An Introduction to Metaphysics by: Henri Bergson The Great Hunger: Ireland: 1845-1849 by: Cecil Woodham-Smith  (didn't finish) The Man Who Died Twice: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery by: Richard Osman Rising From The Rubble: Buried for hours, changed for life, saved for something greater. By: Williamson Sintyl The Wind in the Willows by: Kenneth Grahame Breakaway: Expeditionary Force, Book 12 by: Craig Alanson Fallout: Expeditionary Force, Book 13 by: Craig Alanson Match Game: Expeditionary Force, Book 14 by: Craig Alanson Hidden Worldviews: Eight Cultural Stories That Shape Our Lives by: Steve Wilkens and Mark L. Sanford

Level 5 by Palo Alto Insight
#25 アメリカで話題の書籍「Talent」をテーマに、優秀なタレント・人材を見つける手法を徹底討論

Level 5 by Palo Alto Insight

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 46:23


#25 アメリカで話題の書籍「Talent」をテーマに、優秀なタレント・人材を見つける手法を徹底討論 今回は、アメリカで話題になっている「Talent」という書籍の内容を元に、「タレント(人材)」について投資家目線、経営者目線で優秀な人材の見つけ方や育て方などについて議論しました。 【無料ニュースレター登録はこちら】 アメリカの最新AI&DXにまつわる情報や、AI人材を目指すヒントになる情報をお届けしています。毎週水曜日配信中! ▽トーク概要 アメリカで話題の書籍「Talent」とは/著者ダニエルグロスはどんな人物/「Cue」というスマホアプリの開発者/異例の23歳でアップルのディレクターに/タレントの見つけ方を常々考えている/学歴のない人材をどのように活かすのか/ゲームからの学びをビジネスに応用/普段見つけに行かないところからの人材の発掘をしている/Y Combinatorはシリコンバレーの超有名アクセラレーター/卒業生ネットワークが超有名/書籍の中のタレントの定義とは/官僚的なアプローチでは、人材は埋もれていく/面接でのユニークな質問/日々の積み重ねができる人材は強い/芸能界のスカウト手法はビジネスでも活きる?/インターンは理想的なアプローチ手法/成長の速度に注視する/インターンや試用期間の2、3ヶ月は成長の速度を見極めるチャンス/あなたが信じていることで周りがクレイジーだと思うことはなんですか?という質問の意義/パネラー陣が面接で意識していること/内向的な人材をどう生かすか ※本エピソードを記事化したものはこちらから※ ======================= Level 5 by Palo Alto Insight Opinion Box ご意見、ご感想はこちらの意見箱へお寄せください ======================= 【出演者】 石角友愛 / 長谷川貴久 / 山崎壯 【今週のホットニュース】 「Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World」 アメリカで話題の書籍で、AppleやY Combinator出身の起業家が優れた人材の見つけ方・育て方が記した一冊 【今週のおすすめコンテンツ】 「Paul Grahamのブログ記事」 Y Combinator創業者のPaul Graham氏のブログ。良質な知恵が満載で、優秀な人材を派出し続けるY Combinator創業者の思考のヒントも学べます。 石角友愛のTwitter:@tomoechama  DM解放中!リプライやDMまで気軽にご連絡ください。 パロアルトインサイトHP : www.paloaltoinsight.com 楽曲提供: Atsu (beatmaker and rapper from Zenarchy) https://twitter.com/atsu_izm 「Transform」Level5テーマソング https://m.soundcloud.com/atsuizm/transform --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/level5/message

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The Coaching Perch
Personality Part II - Coaches Steve and Paolo put under the spotlight

The Coaching Perch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 50:26


16 Personalities Test Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World - Tyler CowenThe Coaching Perch Podcast - Group Chat

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Venture Stories
Tyler Cowen on Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World

Venture Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 50:48


Tyler Cowen (@tylercowen) is an economist, professor, and best-selling author. His latest book, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World, written with co-author Daniel Gross, is available now. Tyler discusses how to discover undervalued talent, the importance of stamina, the best interview questions, peer ratings, late bloomers, and more.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at www.villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We'll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. www.villageglobal.vc/signup

Political Economy with James Pethokoukis
Tyler Cowen: Spotting Talent in the Modern Economy

Political Economy with James Pethokoukis

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 20:14


From job interviews to college admissions, identifying and allocating talent plays a big role in the modern economy. But what is talent? And how well can we pick it out from a quick conversation or a glance at a resume? Returning to Political Economy to answer those questions is Tyler Cowen. Tyler holds the Holbert L. Harris chair in economics at George Mason University. He's a columnist at Bloomberg Opinion and co-writes the popular economics blog, https://marginalrevolution.com/ (Marginal Revolution). A prolific author, his previous books include https://www.amazon.com/Stubborn-Attachments-Prosperous-Responsible-Individuals-ebook/dp/B07G9DFC8W (Stubborn Attachments), https://www.amazon.com/Complacent-Class-Self-Defeating-Quest-American-ebook/dp/B01JGMCCCQ/ (The Complacent Class), https://www.amazon.com/Average-Over-Powering-America-Stagnation-ebook/dp/B00C1N5WOI (Average is Over), and The New York Times bestseller https://www.amazon.com/Great-Stagnation-Low-Hanging-Eventually-eSpecial-ebook/dp/B004H0M8QS (The Great Stagnation). Tyler's new book, co-written with Daniel Gross is https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Identify-Energizers-Creatives-Winners-ebook/dp/B08R2KNYVX (Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World).

Hub Dialogues
Episode #59: Dialogue with Tyler Cowen

Hub Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 25:36


Hub Dialogues (part of The Hub, Canada's daily information source for public policy – https://www.thehub.ca) are in-depth conversations about big ideas from the worlds of business, economics, geopolitics, public policy, and technology.The Hub Dialogues feature The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.This episode of Hub Dialogues features host Sean Speer in conversation with economist, blogger, columnist and public intellectual Tyler Cowen about his fascinating, new book (co-authored with Daniel Gross), Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's daily email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on public policy issues. Subscription is free. Simply sign up here: https://newsletter.thehub.ca/.The Hub is Canada's leading information source for public policy. Stridently non-partisan, The Hub is committed to delivering to Canadians the latest analysis and cutting-edge perspectives into the debates that are shaping our collective future.Visit The Hub now at https://www.thehub.ca. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Lewis and the News
Tyler Cowen on Spotting Talent

Matt Lewis and the News

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 25:04


Tyler Cowen (Ph.D.) holds a chair in economics at George Mason University. He has authored many books and writes the most read economics blog worldwide, Marginal Revolution. Tyler is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, has written regularly for The New York Times, and contributes to a range of newspapers and periodicals. On today's podcast, Cowan talks about a new book he has co-authored, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.

The James Altucher Show
849 - Is the Fed playing footsies with The Inflation? and What is TALENT? with Tyler Cowen

The James Altucher Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 53:15


It's been almost 6 months now, what is The Fed doing?  How should we tackle the inflation issue? Is there a recession coming?I had a theory about what is The Fed doing, and Tyler agrees with me!Tyler Cowen, an American economist, columnist, blogger, and author, was supposed to come on to talk about his new book, but before that, we had to talk about the pressing issues on hand. The Fed, the inflation, and possibly the recession! Of course, Tyler is cautiously optimistic about all of it!Then we went on and talk about his new book, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World! What is talent, and how do we identify one? Talent is no longer just better at something than anyone else. Nowadays, talent is more than that! Talent is as Tyler put it, able to identify the social structure that you're in, and figure out how to fit in!Listen to this episode, and hopefully, you'll find the new definition of Talent!Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotify Follow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

The Not Unreasonable Podcast
Tyler Cowen on Talent

The Not Unreasonable Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 66:27 Transcription Available


Tyler Cowen is an economist, author, podcaster, venture and philanthropic sponsor. Tyler is one of my intellectual heroes, this is his third appearance on this program and we'll be anchoring this discussion around his new book *Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World* co-authored with Daniel Gross. Tyler blogs at marginalrevolution.com (I've been reading it every day for about 15 years) and hosts the only must-listen podcast in my player: Conversations with Tyler. Tyler is an inspiration!In the show we talk about:* Why the book deserves to succeed in a moral sense* Is Tyler moving away from academia? * What do I think the main connection is between Tyler and Daniel and how it informs this book?* What is the goal of writing this book?* What is the most important academic result... (ironic, I say!)* Why should Tyler's podcast guests be scared? * Is bias good or bad?* The list of tools available to those in power law businesses has grown!Book link:https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Identify-Energizers-Creatives-Winners/dp/1250275814show notes: https://notunreasonable.com/?p=7478youtube link: https://youtu.be/mr2jrM0fkt0

The James Altucher Show
849 - Is the Fed playing footsies with The Inflation? and What is TALENT? with Tyler Cowen

The James Altucher Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 53:15 Transcription Available


It's been almost 6 months now, what is The Fed doing?  How should we tackle the inflation issue? Is there a recession coming?I had a theory about what is The Fed doing, and Tyler agrees with me!Tyler Cowen, an American economist, columnist, blogger, and author, was supposed to come on to talk about his new book, but before that, we had to talk about the pressing issues on hand. The Fed, the inflation, and possibly the recession! Of course, Tyler is cautiously optimistic about all of it!Then we went on and talk about his new book, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World! What is talent, and how do we identify one? Talent is no longer just better at something than anyone else. Nowadays, talent is more than that! Talent is as Tyler put it, able to identify the social structure that you're in, and figure out how to fit in!Listen to this episode, and hopefully, you'll find the new definition of Talent!Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists, or sign up and create your own idea list!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotify Follow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Thoughts in Between: exploring how technology collides with politics, culture and society
Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross: Talent - How to identify winners around the world

Thoughts in Between: exploring how technology collides with politics, culture and society

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 54:14


Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross are the authors of a new book, Talent: How to identify energisers, creatives and winners around the world. Tyler is an economist, who is perhaps best known for his daily blogging at Marginal Revolution (which I've been reading since 2003!) and as the founder of Emergent Ventures, a grant-making programme focused on ambitious young people. Daniel is a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur and investor, perhaps best known as the founder of Cue, a search engine, and Pioneer, a global talent-focused startup tournament and investment programme. All three of us are talent obsessives, so this was a hugely fun conversation spanning every aspect of the topic, from why the market for talent is so inefficient to Tyler and Daniel answering their own favourite interview questions. I highly recommend their book, which you can buy here.-----------------Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Entrepreneur First at www.joinef.com and subscribe to my weekly newsletter at tib.matthewclifford.com

The Megyn Kelly Show
Biden's Inflation Blame Game, and Elites' Empire of Lies, with Tyler Cowen and Victor Davis Hanson | Ep. 319

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 94:20


Megyn Kelly is joined by Tyler Cowen, author of "Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World," and Victor Davis Hanson, author of "The Dying Citizen," to talk about Biden's inflation speech yesterday, Biden's attempts to blame Putin and COVID for inflation, the massive effect of inflation on food, shelter and gas prices, the economic impact of relieving student loan debt, Biden's "ultra MAGA" focus, the success of Trump-backed 2022 candidates, the truth about rising crime in America, who is really driving the culture war, the "empire of lies" of America's elites, the hypocrisy of those elites, absurd disinformation focus of Hillary Clinton, the latest SCOTUS leaks, the best interviewing questions, how to find top talent, and more.Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Lightning
Tyler Cowen: Living in an Internet Age S1 E1

Lightning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 60:39


On the premiere episode of Meditations with Zohar, economist Tyler Cowen joins Zohar to discuss life in the internet age, what we can learn from empty restaurants and the philosophy of Leo Strauss. Tyler is a prolific writer, podcaster, and thinker, but his latest work is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World, co-authored with Daniel Gross. Meditations with Zohar is sponsored by Cometeer, an exceptional new coffee company using cutting-edge technology to preserve and deliver specialty coffee in its purest, most original form. Use the link cometeer.com/zohar to get $20 off your first order. Read more from Zohar at his Torah newsletter Etz Hasadeh or his philosophy newsletter What is Called Thinking. Meditations with Zohar is a production of SoulShop and Lyceum Studios.

Meditations with Zohar
Tyler Cowen: Living in an Internet Age S1 E1

Meditations with Zohar

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 60:39


On the premiere episode of Meditations with Zohar, economist Tyler Cowen joins Zohar to discuss life in the internet age, what we can learn from empty restaurants and the philosophy of Leo Strauss. Tyler is a prolific writer, podcaster, and thinker, but his latest work is Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World, co-authored with Daniel Gross. Meditations with Zohar is sponsored by Cometeer, an exceptional new coffee company using cutting-edge technology to preserve and deliver specialty coffee in its purest, most original form. Use the link cometeer.com/zohar to get $20 off your first order. Read more from Zohar at his Torah newsletter Etz Hasadeh or his philosophy newsletter What is Called Thinking. Meditations with Zohar is a production of SoulShop and Lyceum Studios.

LABOSSIERE PODCAST
#24 - Tyler Cowen

LABOSSIERE PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 21:45


Tyler Cowen is Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and serves as chairman and faculty director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Cowen is coauthor of the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and cofounder of the online educational platform Marginal Revolution University.A dedicated writer and communicator of economic ideas, Cowen is the author of several bestselling books and is widely published in academic journals and the popular media. Cowen's latest book is Big Business: A Love Letter to an American Antihero, with an upcoming book called Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World which he wrote with Daniel Gross.Cowen is host of Conversations with Tyler, a popular podcast series featuring today's most underrated thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between.In 2011, Bloomberg Businessweek profiled Cowen as “America's Hottest Economist” after his e-book, The Great Stagnation, appeared twice on the New York Times e-book bestseller list. Cowen's blog was named in the Top Financial Blogs of 2011 by TIME and in the Best Economics Blogs of 2010 by The Wall Street Journal.Cowen graduated from George Mason University with a BS in economics and received his PhD in economics from Harvard University. 

World of DaaS
Daniel Gross (CEO of Pioneer): Why Energy is the Best Predictor of Talent

World of DaaS

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 58:57


Spotting talent is really hard. Identifying A-players can feel impossible. Peter Thiel has one of the best interview questions for identifying talent, “What important truth do very few people agree with you on?” But Daniel Gross disagrees. Daniel believes easygoing questions like “What movies do you like to watch?” elicit more telling responses.Daniel Gross is the CEO of Pioneer, a reimagined version of the startup accelerator focused on identifying, motivating, and enabling the next wave of founders. Daniel previously founded Cue, which was acquired by Apple, and was a partner at Y Combinator. Daniel co-authored with Tyler Cowen the soon-to-be-released book, Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World. Simply put, Daniel is an expert on spotting talent.Auren and Daniel dive into Daniel's favorite interview questions, how to distinguish between good and great employees, what makes a 10xer, and how to measure productivity. They also explore why the strongest leaders are energetic, enthusiastic, and funny. World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcastsYou can find Auren Hoffman (CEO of SafeGraph) on Twitter at @auren

The 19th Tee
FIVE Aussie Winners Around the World!

The 19th Tee

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 72:16


It's the biggest weekend of Australian golf that we've covered to date, with Cam Davis, Lucas Herbert, Steph Kyriacou, Louis Dobbelaar and Kirsten Rudgeley all winning around the world! An enormous week of Australian golf, wrapped up into just over an hour!Don't forget to support our wonderful partners:2UNDR: https://2undrausnz.com.au/ (Use code #19thtee for 20% off)FutureGolf: https://futuregolf.com.au/ (Use code THE19THTEE for 20% off)CobraPuma: https://www.cobragolf.com.au/Gage Roads: https://gageroads.com.au/

The 19th Tee
Winners Around The World

The 19th Tee

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 70:08


Gee, there's a bit to unpack this week! Andrew Landry holds on to win the American Express, Lee Westwood is back on the winners list, Kuch wins in Asia and Cam Smith is in hot water for his comments on Patrick Reed! All that and plenty more on this ep.Beer of the Week: Gage Roads Little Dove

Jeff Fisher Soundcloud
Ep 242 | Lottery Winners Around The U.S., Great Danes Attack, & Miley and Liam Unfollowed

Jeff Fisher Soundcloud

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 50:24


Hope is still alive? A lot of lottery winners around the U.S. and Jeffy still has hope. Animal attacks are on the rise like snake and dog attacks. Racism in America, but this time is at a Buffalo Wild Wings and Jeffy gets a little upset. Then BREAKING NEWS break during the recoding because when CTF is recording news happen. Where's Donald Trump Jr?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.