

Andrew Leigh – The Shortest History of Economics
Apr 18, 2024
Andrew Leigh, author of 'The Shortest History of Economics', discusses a wide range of economic topics in the podcast. From exploring capitalism, luck, and competition to analyzing Max Weber's theory and the global role in the slave trade. The conversation also delves into climate change, witch hunts, and scapegoating in history, as well as economic influences on wars and influential figures. Lastly, they explore optimism, pessimism in preparing for catastrophic risks, and the evolution of economics and money.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Capitalism, Luck, and Competition in Economics and Religion
01:33 • 10min
Analysis of Max Weber's Theory and Global Role in Slave Trade
11:25 • 2min
Climate Change, Witch Hunts, and Scapegoating in History
13:10 • 2min
Economic Influences on Wars and Influential Figures
14:49 • 15min
Exploring Optimism, Pessimism, and Preparing for Catastrophic Risks
29:24 • 2min
Exploring System 1 and System 2 Thinking with Daniel Kahneman
31:35 • 2min
Evolution of Economics and Money
33:47 • 22min