Dwarkesh Podcast Tyler Cowen - The Great Reset
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Jul 10, 2020 
Tyler Cowen, Holbert L. Harris Professor of Economics at George Mason University, discusses the implications of the Great Reset. He contrasts American institutional failures with biomedical advancements, touching on the cyclical nature of history and growth. The conversation navigates the balance between online and in-person education, the aesthetic decline of communities, and essential mentorship in personal development. Cowen also reflects on humanity's historical mistakes and explores both optimistic and pessimistic futures, particularly in response to current global challenges.
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Growth Perspectives
- Tyler Cowen's book Complacent Class advocates for a cyclical view of history, hindering continuous growth.
- However, Stubborn Attachments supports long-term economic growth given liberal institutions.
Time Horizons and Sustainability
- Time horizons affect how we balance sustainability and growth.
- Too long a horizon leads to risk aversion and prioritizing safety over growth.
Existential Threats
- Cowen believes humanity has roughly 800 years left.
- He cites weapons of mass destruction as the primary existential threat.
