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Tyler Cowen - Hayek, Keynes, & Smith on AI, Animal Spirits, Anarchy, & Growth

Dwarkesh Podcast

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Risk and Legacy in Intellectual Pursuits

This chapter examines the role of risk-taking in intellectual endeavors, contrasting personal experiences with those of renowned economists like Hayek and Keynes. It discusses how unconventional projects can enhance scholarly impact, as well as the societal challenges faced by influential thinkers like Alan Turing and John Maynard Keynes. The dialogue further reflects on historical economic perspectives and modern implications of technology and planning, questioning how these dynamics shape our understanding of intellectual contributions over time.

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