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Slate Money: Optimal Illusions

Sep 9, 2023
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Coco Krumme
Author Coco Krumme joins Slate Money to discuss her book 'Optimal Illusions'. They explore the concept of optimization, unravel its myth, and discuss the rise of AI and its impact on human experience. They also touch on the implications of China's economic growth and share interesting numbers and statistics.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring The Concept of Optimization and Its Implications
02:12 • 3min
3
Unraveling the Myth of Optimization
04:58 • 10min
4
Exploring the Rise of AI and its Relationship to Optimization
14:55 • 5min
5
The Impact of AI on Human Experience and Work
20:13 • 3min
6
Technological Advancements and the Promise of Leisure Time
23:37 • 5min
7
The Implications of China's Economic Growth
28:34 • 12min
8
Numbers and Statistics: Silver Demand, Guilty Plea, and Lack of Internet Access
40:16 • 4min