Sweden

Paul Krugman: Economics of Innovation, Automation, Safety Nets & UBI | Lex Fridman Podcast #67

Lex Fridman

Mentioned as an example of an ideal economy with a high safety net and good environmental regulation, though described as slightly imaginary.

Chapter 2: Reviewing Pandemic Policies | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

Data from a study in Sweden was presented showing vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic infection and re-infection waning after four to five months.

“This is Bibi’s War” - Harvard’s Graham Allison on the Influences and Endgame of the Iran War

All-In Podcast

Chapter 3: Great-Power Rivals: Then and Now | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

Michael Malice: Christmas Special | Lex Fridman Podcast #347

Lex Fridman

Country referenced as an example of democratic socialism, contrasted with Venezuela's outcome.

Are we too many people, or too few?

Sabine Hossenfelder

Mentioned as a country experiencing underpopulation issues and projected to have moderate population increases.

Jerzy Gregorek Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

The country Jerzy Gregorek briefly lived in after leaving Poland, where a psychologist encouraged him to write.

ISIS Attacker Killed by ROTC Students + GDP Crashes to 0.7% + Senate Bans the Digital Dollar

Tom Bilyeu

Mentioned as an example of a social democracy.

Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump | Lex Fridman Podcast #335

Lex Fridman

A country that, along with Finland, is joining NATO due to nuclear threats, previously having advocated for a ban on nuclear weapons.

Tracking Political Manipulation Through Social Media - Samantha Bradshaw

Y Combinator

Mentioned as one of the countries studied for its election disinformation levels, which were found to be lower than in the U.S.

America's Inequality Score Is 0.01 Away From The Number That Caused The Gilded Age To Collapse

Tom Bilyeu

A country mentioned for its per-citizen spending, which is stated to be similar to the US, but with a closer to balanced budget.

The Real Reason A 3rd Assassin Just Tried to Kill Trump — And Who Hired Him

Tom Bilyeu

A country whose economic system (social democracy) is discussed in contrast to democratic socialism.

Elon’s Anthropic Deal, The Next AI Monopoly?, “FDA for AI” Panic, Trading the AI Boom

All-In Podcast

Country whose minimum wage policies were studied as a potential model.

Paul Graham, Founder of Y Combinator, Live from Stockholm

Y Combinator

The country discussed as a potential startup hub, with questions raised about how it can thrive.