Learn lessons from Tim Ferriss's high/low quality bar, Marc Andreessen's barbell approach to consume information, and Tyler Cowen's joy in his work. Explore the importance of simplicity in writing, the concept of the shiny dime, and the art of word paintings. Discover favorite moments from the podcast and the concept of alignment in writing and career. Explore writing beyond consensus and finding unique ways to express ideas.

Tyler Cowen, a top thinker in the world, discusses topics such as countries achieving success through existential crises, the human ability to imagine and experience different places, asking better questions, exploring success and cultural differences, the role of social networks in innovation and politics, the importance of hiring non-conformists and 'weirdos', the limitations of economics, and their work style, musical taste, and influences.

There are only a handful of websites that I read religiously. One of those is MarginalRevolution.com, started by my next guest, Tyler Cowen. Other than hosting one of the most popular economic blogs in the world, Tyler is also an economics professor at George Mason University, a regular New York Times columnist, and the author of over a dozen books, including Average is Over, and The Complacent Class. With such a prolific guest, it’s no wonder that we cover a lot of ground. In this episode, we discuss: How the future of labor will look drastically different than it does today, and what we can do to future-proof our livelihood The pros and cons of virtual reality and the impact it could have on society The fate of newspapers and how information will be more and more “bundled” according to our tastes and preferences Race relations in the world, and how in many ways we’ve taken discouraging steps backwards How we’re losing touch with the physical world, and some of the symptoms that indicate that we could be in for a rough ride What Tyler suggests doing to improve decision making and how important (and rare) that skill will be in the coming years Tyler’s advice to parents about how to foster resilience, tenacity and internal drive in their children Tyler’s “quake books” and the reading process he’s developed over the years that keeps him sharp Why giving books as gifts can be dangerous The one skill every person should possess before Googling anything What playing competitive chess as a child taught Tyler about how he thinks and views the world today And much more, including Tyler’s thoughts on minimum wage, bitcoin, and his favorite television programs. If you want to upgrade your thinking so you’re prepared for the brave new world that’s rapidly developing before our eyes, you won’t want to miss this fascinating episode.   Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish

Tyler Cowen, economist and author, discusses the insights of Hayek, Keynes, and Smith on AI, animal spirits, anarchy, growth, and much more. They explore topics such as investments, valuing intellectual contributions, collectivism, the price system, condensed information, internet writing, subsidizing savings, declining interest rates, treating animals, ancestral worship, evaluating government institutions, lack of curiosity among economists, and social conservatism.

Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, the world's largest economics bloggers, discuss their journey of starting and growing their blog, the impact of controversial posts, the importance of consistency in content production, the power of intellectual curiosity, and their collaboration and communication methods.

My guests today are Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross. Tyler is an economics professor and creator of one of the most popular economics blogs on the internet. Daniel is the founder of start-up accelerator Pioneer, having previously been a director at Apple and a partner at Y Combinator. Both Daniel and Tyler are prolific talent spotters and that is the focus of our discussion and their new book, which is called Talent. Please enjoy this conversation with Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Canalyst. Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. If you're a professional equity investor and haven't talked to Canalyst recently, you should give them a shout. Learn more and try Canalyst for yourself at canalyst.com/Patrick.  ----- This episode is brought to you by Brex. Brex is the integrated financial platform trusted by the world's most innovative entrepreneurs and fastest-growing companies. With Brex, you can move money fast for instant impact with high-limit corporate cards, payments, venture debt, and spend management software all in one place. Ready to accelerate your business? Learn more at brex.com/best. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes[00:02:38] - [First question] - Defining what talent is to them writ large[00:03:34] - The differences between means and ends in regards to talent[00:04:14] - What the Diet Coke idea is and why it’s relevant[00:06:32] - Types of energy that are valuable and the subtle differences between them [00:07:40] - Thoughts on using a moneyball-like approach to acquiring and evaluating talent [00:11:49] - The talent market and thinking about pricing talent specifically[00:13:14] - What is seemingly overpriced in today’s talent landscape[00:15:50] - Relationship between experience and/or age when it comes to talent[00:20:34] - Lessons about the utility of intelligence and where they’ve lead them wrong[00:23:35] - What’s beneath being an outsider and why it’s important[00:24:46] - Why what people do in their downtime is worth considering  [00:31:41] - Things to try and get out of a reference call as an objective[00:32:40] - Disabilities and what lead them write that chapter specifically[00:35:01] - Whether or not talented people are happier  [00:38:40] - Lack of contentment and it’s dynamic influence over individuals[00:41:01] - Where they think the other is most talented[00:43:33] - Thinking about the physical side of mental performance[00:45:49] - What was frustrating about writing the book[00:48:25] - How they evaluate talent most differently now after having finished the book[00:50:41] - What makes for a good bat signal and how to cast one well [00:53:27] - Personality inventories and what they would and wouldn’t recommend  [00:54:15] - Geographical frictions and their role in high success rates[00:56:08] - Antonio Gracias; Existing supply constraints on talent development[01:00:01] - How they would redesign the current attractors of talent that we rely on today[01:01:18] - Assembly line development and how we can improve and scale talent filters[01:02:29] - The biggest open questions for talent today writ large[01:05:16] - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Tyler

The last time economist Tyler Cowen was on Honestly about a year ago, inflation was the highest it had been in 40 years, gas prices were nearly $7 a gallon in many parts of the country, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine was leading to a lot of fears about breadlines and nuclear war. A lot has changed since then. Especially in the last two weeks.Today, Cowen is back on the show to once again explain: what the heck is going on with the economy!? We talk about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the psychology of bank runs, whether or not we’re seeing a larger banking crisis, recession anxiety, persistent inflation, a beleaguered tech industry, the seduction of crypto in this moment and the potential salvation of AI. Plus, how many hours Tyler spends on ChatGPT each day, what he thinks of his interview with Sam Bankman-Fried, how altruism is a form of power and why Silicon Valley is a scapegoat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Cowen, a world-renowned economist and co-author of the influential blog Marginal Revolution, dives deep into fascinating topics. He discusses the evolution of trust in media and political figures shaped by the internet. Hear about the contrasting cultures of Lagos and South Yemen, alongside insights into Japan's economic stagnation versus Taiwan's innovation. Cowen details colonialism's dual legacy, explores the impact of memes on political discourse, and reflects on how AI is transforming online learning and the game of chess.

Tyler Cowen is an economist who has been thinking about the impact of technology on life, work, and the economy for the past decade.  He is a prolific writer behind the leading economic blog Marginal Revolution, a professor of economics at George Mason University, and the author of 17 books.  In this episode, I dive deep with him on how ChatGPT will change the economy, and how he uses it in his own life. We get into: How ChatGPT makes him smarter How he uses it for deep reading and research How it acts as a “universal translator” when he travels How he uses ChatGPT and Perplexity AI together How “charisma” and “a hyped-up executive function” may be the most economically rewarded skills over the next 10 years His thoughts on the allocation economy and the future of work with AI-assistance Whether a ChatGPT clone of Tyler’s personality would answer questions in the same way Tyler does himself This is a must-watch for anyone who wants insights on adapting to the future of work. If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share. And sign up for Every to get our ultimate guide to prompting ChatGPT. To hear more from Dan Shipper: Subscribe to Every Follow him on X Register for his course, Maximize Your Mind With ChatGPT Timestamps: Intro: 00:57 His predictions on AI’s immediate and long-term effects: 05:57 How AI can be leveraged to manage people: 11:31 Using ChatGPT as a universal translator during travel: 17:19 Why he worries less about hallucinations: 21:00 Using specific prompts to do deep research with ChatGPT: 22:00 Why he prefers using Playground: 25:54 ChatGPT goes head-to-head with Perplexity AI: 41:09 Using ChatGPT in university classrooms: 49:58 “Tyler” test: 57:59

Experts like Niall Ferguson and Tyler Cowen predict potential World Wars and the challenging domestic situation in the US in 2024. They also discuss health trends, pop culture, dressing young girls, emergence of new words, politicization of language, and economic predictions. Concerns about ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, Russia's aggression, tensions in Israel, and the potential Taiwan Strait crisis are also discussed.