Tyler Cowen
American economist, columnist and blogger
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Videos Mentioning Tyler Cowen

A Portal Special Presentation- Geometric Unity: A First Look
Eric Weinstein
Economist referenced in an anecdote about the Boskin Commission and CPI adjustments; discussed scientific integrity vs 'directionally correct' data adjustments.

Ep. 231: Fighting Burnout With Work Cycles
Cal Newport
Mentioned as being interviewed by Holiday, discussing how he is always writing a book.

Balaji Srinivasan — How to Start a New Country
Tim Ferriss
Economist cited for the term 'base raiders' referring to those who believe everything will essentially remain as it is.

Tim Urban: Elon Musk, Neuralink, AI, Aliens, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #264
Lex Fridman
Economist and author, mentioned as someone who reads a vast number of books, prompting discussion on reading habits.

Ep. 203: Taming Meetings, YouTube’s Potential, Kids and Smartphones | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Mentioned as the host of a podcast where Marc Andreessen discussed podcasting economics.

Full Length Episode | #176 | February 24, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned for coining the term 'quake books' to describe foundational texts that cause significant intellectual shifts.

#101 – Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos
Peter Attia MD
Economist who wrote an article suggesting the pandemic might have 'killed the progressive woke left' by shifting focus to more pressing issues.

How to Make Money Online
Ali Abdaal
An economist whose blog, Marginal Revolution, was instrumental in giving David Perell reach and distribution.

Anya Fernald: Regenerative Farming and the Art of Cooking Meat | Lex Fridman Podcast #203
Lex Fridman
An economist and food critic who writes about different foods; Lex Fridman had a conversation with him about his ideal last meal.

Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Professor at George Mason University, author, Bloomberg columnist, host of the 'Conversations with Tyler' podcast, and co-creator of Marginal Revolution University.

Ryan Holiday Interviews Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Economist who discusses the 'three-point revolution' in the NBA as an example of a clear opportunity (3-pointers are more valuable than 2-pointers) that was overlooked for decades.

A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #185)
Sam Harris
Cited for his analysis of great orators of the last decade, listing Trump first, Obama third, and Greta Thunberg second.

The AI Revolution: How To Get Ahead While Others Panic | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Economist and George Mason University professor who authored the article 'There Is No Turning Back on AI', discussed as a foundation for the video's points on AI's impact and societal response.

Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Economist and author, associated with the 'Marginal Revolution' blog, who coined the term 'cultural billionaires'.

Books I’ve Loved — Maria Popova and Tyler Cowen | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Economist, blogger at Marginal Revolution, and host of 'Conversations with Tyler', he shares his philosophy on reading.

JD Vance | All-In Summit 2024
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in the context of discussions about US economic innovation.

How to Thrive in an AI World, Tips for Life’s Darkest Hours, & The Art of Sabbaticals (4K)
Tim Ferriss
An economist and blogger known for his 'Marginal Revolution' blog and distinct podcast interview style, influencing Matt Mullenweg's early blogging.

Are We *Too* Worried About Artificial Intelligence?
Cal Newport
An economist and professor whose article 'There is no turning back on AI' serves as the foundation for the discussion on how to think about the AI revolution.

Ep. 247: The Productive Life (w/ Sarah Hart-Unger)
Cal Newport
An economist and professor at George Mason University, author of the article 'There is no turning back on AI,' which serves as a foundation for discussion on AI's societal implications.

The AI Architect: Bret Taylor
Latent Space
An economist who discussed how AI and AGI will impact different parts of the economy unevenly.

Derek Sivers — Finding Paths Less Traveled, Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the Right “Game of Life”
Tim Ferriss
One of Sivers's 'invisible mentors' who doesn't know he exists.

Ezra Klein (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Host of Conversations with Tyler Cowen, described by Ezra Klein as a brilliant polymath whose mind works unlike any other.

Quitting Social Media: How To Declutter Life & Discover Your True Self Again | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Economist known for different perspectives on technology, who had a contentious but respectful interview with Jonathan Haidt.

Ep. 222: Caveman And To-Do Lists, Crafting A Deep Life, And A Novel Approach To Smartphones
Cal Newport
Co-author of 'Talent', who discussed email response speed as a marker of talent.