Economist and polymath Tyler Cowen challenges Silicon Valley's optimistic projections about AI-driven economic growth. We explore what could slow AI's economic impact, despite its remarkable capabilities – and where humans find the new normal amidst major shifts.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Episode trailer
(01:47) The problem with Silicon Valley's AI-driven growth projections
(06:02) The institutional bottleneck to AI progress
(10:49) Markets aren’t pricing in a radical AI future
(12:53) Are we heading for a great job displacement?
(17:02) Is GDP still worth talking about?
(19:11) Who does AI benefit most?
(21:11) Will AI cause a human identity crisis?
(27:11) The education system’s failure to adapt
(35:34) How the Gulf could become a geopolitical powerhouse
(39:10) Could AI change religion?
(46:46) Closing thoughts
Tyler's links:
Marginal Revolution Blog: https://marginalrevolution.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/tylercowen
Azeem's links:
Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/
Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar
Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem
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