Adam Smith
Philosopher; influence on Jane Austen’s moral narrative
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Adam Smith
Henry Oliver on Measure for Measure, Late Bloomers, and the Smartest Writers in English
Conversations with Tyler
Philosopher; influence on Jane Austen’s moral narrative
Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture | Lex Fridman Podcast #285
Lex Fridman
Philosopher and economist, a key figure in liberalism and free market economics, which influenced Loury's political views.
Tucker Carlson: State of America, leaving Fox News, Media Control, Politics, and more
All-In Podcast
The 18th-century economist, cited for his idea that aligning people's self-interest (e.g., profit motive) makes them predictable and creates great enterprises.
How NotebookLM Was Made
Latent Space
Author of 'Wealth of Nations', mentioned as the author of the text used for testing NotebookLM's capabilities.
Russ Roberts — The Decisions that Define Us
Tim Ferriss
A Scottish economist and philosopher, author of 'The Wealth of Nations'. Roberts quotes him on the 'man of system' who manipulates society like chess pieces, aligning with Hayek's views.
Busy People vs Productive People: What It Takes To Achieve Mastery & Avoid Burnout | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned in relation to traditional economic notions of productivity, which were quantitative and ratio-based, contrasting with knowledge work.
Jaron Lanier: Virtual Reality, Social Media & the Future of Humans and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #218
Lex Fridman
Economist whose concept of the 'invisible hand' is discussed as an early form of 'AI idea' where algorithmic systems become smarter than humans, but ultimately sometimes fail.
E123: Trump indictment, de-dollarization, should VCs back Chinese AI? RIP Bob Lee
All-In Podcast
Quoted on the difficulty of 'ruining a nation,' suggesting it takes significant political bungling, especially for a superpower like the US.
Master Economist on Strategic Quitting and Valuable Decisions on the Margin — John List
Tim Ferriss
Known as the father of economics and an early behavioral economist, author of 'Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'.
Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #360
Lex Fridman
Scottish economist and philosopher, known for his theories on capitalism and self-interest, whose quote highlights the benefits of harnessing individual ambition for progress in 'liberal games'.
Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3 And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A philosopher and economist whose concept of 'capital is stored labor' is evoked in relation to Bitcoin's hashcash mechanism.
Vulnerability, Politics, and Moral Worth: A Conversation with Martha C. Nussbaum (Episode #309)
Sam Harris
Economist and philosopher whose work on global cooperation and justice is discussed, noting his reliance on classical texts.
Steps in the Right Direction: A Conversation with Russ Roberts (Episode #299)
Sam Harris
An economist whose works, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' and implicitly 'The Wealth of Nations', are discussed in relation to economic thinking and ethics.
Status Games: A Conversation with Will Storr (Episode #294)
Sam Harris
The 'father of capitalism', whose ideas on the pursuit of esteem, not just money, are relevant to the success game of status.
Making Sense Of Foundations of Morality
Sam Harris
Scottish economist and philosopher, associated with the concept of sympathy (akin to a form of empathy).
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Cited at the end of the podcast with a quote about requisites for a prosperous state.
Paul Krugman: Economics of Innovation, Automation, Safety Nets & UBI | Lex Fridman Podcast #67
Lex Fridman
Economist and philosopher, author of 'The Wealth of Nations,' credited with the concept of the 'invisible hand' and emphasizing self-interest in economic transactions.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Scottish economist known for the 'invisible hand' theory and his views on humans as bartering creatures, whose ideas Solomon critiques for assuming infinite resources and overlooking government's role in public goods.
Tim O'Reilly Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Scottish economist and philosopher, whose ideas about self-interest and economic goodness are discussed in relation to libertarian free-market views.
EconTalk Host Russ Roberts on Key Economic Concepts for Founders
Y Combinator
Economist and author of 'The Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'. His ideas are central to the discussion on self-interest and morality.
Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service failure, Inside the RNC, VC liquidity problem
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in contrast to the 'conservatives of the heart' described by Pat Buchanan.
Danny Meyer, Founder of Shake Shack — How to Win, The 4 Quadrants of Performance, and More
Tim Ferriss
Economist whose theories were studied in Econ 101, contrasting with Danny Meyer's stakeholder prioritization.
Cory Booker Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Scottish economist and philosopher who is considered the father of modern economics, known for his work on capitalism and moral philosophy.
Daniel Priestley: AI Will Make Plumbers Earn More Than Lawyers! (2029 PREDICTION)
The Diary Of A CEO
The 'grandfather of capitalism,' who recognized that while specialization and efficiency create economic value, it can destroy the human spirit.