When Tyler is reviewing grants for Emergent Ventures, he is struck by how the ideas of effective altruism have so clearly influenced many of the smartest applicants, particularly the younger ones. And William MacAskill, whom Tyler considers one of the world’s most influential philosophers, is a leading light of the community. William joined Tyler to discuss why the movement has gained so much traction and more, including his favorite inefficient charity, what form of utilitarianism should apply to the care of animals, the limits of expected value, whether effective altruists should be anti-abortion, whether he would side with aliens over humans, whether he should give up having kids, why donating to a university isn’t so bad, whether we are living in “hingey” times, why buildering is overrated, the sociology of the effective altruism movement, why cultural innovation matters, and whether starting a new university might be next on his slate. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded July 7th, 2022 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter  Follow Will on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. 

Tyler, creator of Portfolio Charts, discusses optimal asset allocation for retirement portfolios. Topics include global withdrawal rates, diverse investment options, commodity exposure, adjusting data for inflation, global diversification, domestic overweight impact, and strategies for building an inheritance pot.

Learn 3 simple hacks to end power struggles with kids, backed by neuroscience. Shift kids from pushback to collaboration mode. Lay a healthy foundation for future relationships. Bonus hack for life-changing impact. Improve communication and foster firm kindness in parenting.

Join Ben Felix, an expert on investment strategies, and Tyler from Portfolio Charts as they engage in a lively debate about the role of gold in modern portfolios. They share insights on basic accumulation principles using stock market index funds, likening the journey to financial independence to the Wizard of Oz. The conversation shifts to the importance of diversification and the recent performance of various sample portfolios amidst market volatility. Plus, don’t miss their promotion for charitable contributions to the Father McKenna Center!

Conan chats with Tyler from Mississippi Mills about being a bus driver, feeling unsafe on the job, and what disses Conan would sling at his younger self. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: TeamCoco.com/CallConan Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.

Want to support future conversations? Visit conversationswithtyler.com/donate. For this special retrospective episode, producer Jeff Holmes sat down with Tyler to discuss the past year in conversations and more, including who was most challenging guest to prep for, the most popular—and the most underrated—conversation, a test of Tyler’s knowledge called “Name That Production Function,” listener questions from Twitter, how Tyler has boosted his productivity in the past year, and whether his book and movie picks from 2009 still hold up.   Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Recorded December 11th, 2019 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter  Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox. 

Tyler, currently in a relationship, shares his love story on a romantic episode. Topics include long-distance relationships, cultural differences, emotional connections, and maintaining love over distance. The hosts dive into personal anecdotes and offer advice on communication and commitment in relationships.

Homesteading and preparedness enthusiast Tyler from Dark Winter Concepts discusses inclusion of marginalized communities, navigating rural areas as a person of color, importance of community engagement, origins of Dark Winter Concepts, and balancing individual and community preparedness with medical care.

Learn how labeling feelings empowers kids to be emotionally resilient. Discover techniques to handle big emotions, develop emotional intelligence early on, and raise strong kids. Dive into the importance of setting boundaries while acknowledging feelings, with a special guest sharing insights on suppressing emotions. Explore creating safe spaces for emotional expression and the balance between firm boundaries and nurturing emotional competence in parenting.

Join us for a night with our favorite people as they share stories around the theme 'Ghosted'. Some stories are relatable, some wild. We discuss experiences with ghosting, mixed signals at a pride festival, thrilling climbing adventures, encounters with new people, and more. Also, learn about Ghost Armies in WWII and the Winchester Mystery House.