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EconTalk

Russ Roberts · Education · EN-US

EconTalk features weekly conversations with a diverse range of guests, including academics and authors, exploring a broad spectrum of topics from economics and healthcare to philosophy and history. Hosted by Russ Roberts, the podcast aims to inform and engage curious listeners interested in...

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Episodes (Page 8)

Nov 6, 2023 · 01:03:21
Zach Weinersmith questions the gains from space expansion given physiological challenges.
01:03:21
Oct 30, 2023 · 01:08:05
Michael Easter explores why humans struggle with moderation in consumption.
01:08:05
Oct 23, 2023 · 01:13:44
Robert Sapolsky argues that biology and environment determine behavior, negating free will.
01:13:44
Oct 16, 2023 · 01:04:59
Alexandra Hudson explores the historical concept and practice of civility.
01:04:59
Oct 9, 2023 · 01:15:32
Adam Mastroianni suggests we retain little from formal learning, focusing on 'vibes'.
01:15:32
Oct 2, 2023 · 01:11:41
Elie Hassenfeld co-founded GiveWell to maximize charitable impact through data.
01:11:41
Sep 25, 2023 · 01:39:00
Peter Attia emphasizes healthspan over lifespan for quality of life.
01:39:00
Sep 18, 2023 · 01:11:28
Michael Munger discusses Adam Smith's solution to the trolley problem.
01:11:28
Sep 11, 2023 · 01:12:29
Anupam Bapu Jena examines 'Random Acts of Medicine'.
01:12:29
Sep 4, 2023 · 01:07:18
Roland Fryer uses data to understand racial disparities.
01:07:18
Aug 28, 2023 · 01:13:51
Vinay Prasad questions the benefits of early cancer screening.
01:13:51
Aug 21, 2023 · 01:24:59
Walter Russell Mead analyzes innovation and religion's role.
01:24:59
Aug 14, 2023 · 01:05:49
Adam Mastroianni discusses the mind's resistance to new ideas.
01:05:49
Aug 7, 2023 · 01:36:43
Zvi Mowshowitz expresses concern about the future of AI.
01:36:43
Jul 31, 2023 · 01:06:15
Daron Acemoglu discusses innovation and shared prosperity.
01:06:15
Jul 24, 2023 · 01:07:37
Erik Hoel explores consciousness, free will, and science limits.
01:07:37
Jul 17, 2023 · 01:18:17
Lydia Dugdale advocates for a better way to die.
01:18:17
Jul 10, 2023 · 01:20:02
Marc Andreessen believes AI will improve humanity by enhancing knowledge synthesis and generation.
01:20:02
Jul 3, 2023 · 01:14:01
James Rebanks discusses his family's centuries-old sheep farming tradition in England.
01:14:01
Jun 26, 2023 · 01:21:53
Jacob Howland discusses Henry Adams's concerns about technological change and applies them to AI.
01:21:53

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