"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg

E4: A Closer Look at Demographics, Dating, and Globalization

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Nov 30, 2023
Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg discuss the interplay of technology, demographics, and investment decisions, the impact of dating apps on society, and the comparison between Xi Jinping and Trump's policies. They also explore the relationship between globalization and pricing, the potential implications of longer lifespans, and the impact of AI on demographics and fertility rates.
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INSIGHT

Demographic Feedback Loop

  • An aging population leads to lower interest rates, increasing housing costs.
  • This creates a feedback loop, delaying family formation and further aging the population.
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Longevity and Gerontocracy

  • Longer lifespans could worsen gerontocracy if leaders decline cognitively but retain power.
  • This can hinder new ideas and progress.
ANECDOTE

Harvard and Wall Street

  • In the 1930s, Harvard grads avoided Wall Street due to the Depression's impact.
  • This created opportunities for a younger generation, like Warren Buffett, less affected by that experience.
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