Episodes (Page 6)
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Reid Hoffman discusses the future possibilities and implications of AI.
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Chomsky and von Humboldt's views on language and liberty.
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Utilitarianism's tractability and the meat-eater problem.
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The persistence of outdated systems like racing bibs.
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Technology's role in prosperity is not automatic.
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Advice on navigating life's challenges.
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Restoration of historic British buildings.
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Writing Wikipedia entries for underrepresented scientists.
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Swift's views on religion, politics, and economics.
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Christianity's influence on Byron and Western liberalism.
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Contrasting rural entrepreneurial and urban state-controlled China.
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Discussed economic history of the 20th century from "Slouching Towards Utopia".
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Shared insights on life soundtrack, early economics career, and favorite Schelling story.
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Recounted the "Out of Eden Walk" retracing human migrations on foot.
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Explored the art of listening to music, people, and creativity.
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Shared enthusiasm for John Donne, words, stories, and food.
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Retrospective on 2022 conversations, including Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Argued that classical music is not dying, citing its performance.
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Optimistic about green tech for climate change, worried about timing.
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History is complex, never definitive, especially American history.