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Podcast: The Portal Episode: 23: Agnes Callard - Courage, Meta-cognitive detachment and their limitsRelease date: 2020-02-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationPhilosopher and University of Chicago Professor Agnes Callard sits down with Eric on this episode of the portal. Agnes is a champion of the philosophical tradition of attempting to detach the capacity for inquiry and reason from the fog of feelings and societal taboos that often keep us from delving deeper into the questions that animate our lives. Agnes began this unusual back and forth by writing an article about status negotiation in first meetings shortly after the pair first met. Eric and Agnes then use the opportunity of this episode to continue this line of thought by exploring the limits of courage and meta-cognition within the examined life of a modern Philosopher. This results in a real-time exploration by two people who mutually respect each other as to whether they can actually negotiate a detached discussion in real time on the very issues of status, feeling, and taboo that may divide them and/or arise between them. As Agnes has written thoughtfully about the many layers of anger, the conversation culminates by exploring dyadic feelings of hurt and indignation with which we all struggle and suffer in our relationships. Ultimately the two finish this experimental conversation with good cheer, together with a wish to continue the discussion at a later date under continuing mutual fondness and admiration.Our SponsorsPost your job today at Indeed.com/PORTALFor 20% off your first order, visit mackweldon.com AND ENTER PROMO CODE: portalReceive 15% off your Four Sigmatic purchase go to foursigmatic.com/PORTAL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast: EconTalk Episode: Agnes Callard on Philosophy, Progress, and WisdomRelease date: 2020-06-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationPhilosopher and author Agnes Callard talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the state of philosophy, the power of philosophy, and the search for wisdom and truth. This is a wide-ranging conversation related to the question of how we learn, how to behave ethically, and the role of religion and philosophy in encouraging good behavior.

Patrick Collison, Co-founder of Stripe, discusses the creation and impact of Fast Grants for COVID-19 research, the effective altruism movement, and balancing self-perception and continuous learning for teenagers. They also explore the feasibility of large-scale projects to tackle global challenges and the importance of studying liberal arts in technology education.

Podcast: Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy Episode: John Collison – Growing the Internet Economy - [Invest Like the Best, EP.178]Release date: 2020-06-16Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMy guest today is John Collison, the Co-Founder of the digital payments company Stripe. Stripe’s mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, a lofty and deeply interesting pursuit. John is clearly a voracious learner across business and investing, which you’ll hear instantly. He started Stripe with his brother Patrick when he was just 19 years old, and has grown it to, at last valuation, a $36B business. In our conversation, we discuss conglomerates, the internet economy, the power of writing, and why board members are like Pokémon characters, each with different powers. It’s a lively and wide-ranging conversation with one of the entrepreneurs I’ve most enjoyed speaking with. Please enjoy.   For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast. Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub. Follow Patrick on Twitter at @patrick_oshag   Show Notes (1:30) – (First question) – Interest in industrial conglomerates (9:10) – Their thinking on acquisitions vs starting new companies (11:42) – How the payment landscape looked when Stripe was started (15:55) – View on the internet economy (20:09) – Exciting possibilities for the future of the internet economy (22:11) – The forces of size vs speed among startups (26:53) – Driving reasons why employees choose Stripe starting with clear communication (28:55) – Tips for better internal communications (30:09) – The importance of rigor in Stripe’s corporate culture (32:15) – Investors and investing styles that are most intriguing to him (36:02) – Teaching vs experiencing business lessons (37:56) – Lessons from going to market with new ideas (50:58) – Allowing teams to explore new ideas at Stripe (44:11) – Best startup companies to study to understand the history of this space             (44:52) – Softwar: An Intimate Portrait of Larry Ellison and Oracle             (48:18) – Cable Cowboy: John Malone and the Rise of the Modern Cable Business (48:43) – Infrastructures of internet businesses that are missing (52:03) – Does general accounting practices need to change to capture the true value of a company like Stripe (1:01:53) – Shared playbooks in Silicon Valley (1:02:02) – The transition to the no code movement (1:08:22) – Other businesses that pique his interest outside of software (1:10:21) – Future trends that excite him (1:11:10) – First memory when he felt like he was participating in the tech economy (1:12:46 – The role of board members (1:15:48) – Kindest thing anyone has done for him (1:18:49) – Advice for young people Learn More For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast.  Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub Follow Patrick on Twitter at @patrick_oshag

Podcast: Rationally Speaking Podcast Episode: Rationally Speaking #141 - Dan Sperber on "The Argumentative Theory of reason"Release date: 2015-08-23Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe traditional story about reason is that it evolved to help humans see the world more clearly and (thereby) make better decisions. But on that view, some mysteries remain: why is the human brain so biased? Why are we so much better at defending our pre-existing views than at evaluating new ideas objectively? In this episode of Rationally Speaking, Julia talks with guest Dan Sperber, professor of cognitive and social sciences, who is famous for advancing an alternate view of reason: that it evolved to help us argue with our fellow humans and convince them that we're right. Dan Sperber is a social and cognitive scientist. His most influential work has been in the fields of cognitive anthropology and linguistic pragmatics. Sperber currently holds the positions of Directeur de Recherche émérite at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and Director of the International Cognition and Culture Institute.

Podcast: EconTalk Episode: Rory Sutherland on AlchemyRelease date: 2019-11-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAuthor and Advertising Executive Rory Sutherland of Ogilvy talks about his book Alchemy with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Sutherland makes the case for the magic (yes, magic!) of advertising and branding in helping markets work well. This is a wide-ranging conversation on consumer choice, public policy, travel, real estate, and corporate decision-making using insights from behavioral economics and decades of experience in the world of advertising.

Release date: 2020-06-14Notes from The Valmy:Source: YouTube (Stanford Ethics in Society) https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/essays/economic-growth-moral-imperativeRelease date: 2019-11-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization

Podcast: FT Alphachat Episode: Tyler Cowen's stubborn attachmentsRelease date: 2017-04-28Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEconomist and polymathic author Tyler Cowen talks to Cardiff about his essay, "Stubborn Attachments", in which he shares his vision for a free and prosperous society - and the philosophical foundations necessary to build it. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Bernard Williams, a renowned Professor of Philosophy, dives deep into human prejudice and speciesism. He contrasts traditional anthropocentrism with modern views on humanity's place in the universe. The discussion explores ethical implications of prioritizing human rights and critiques flawed reasoning behind speciesism. Williams challenges our understanding of personhood and suffering, while urging a reevaluation of moral responsibilities toward all sentient beings. Through this exploration, he raises compelling questions about our biases and ethical identity.

Adrian Moore, an Oxford professor, delves into the philosophical legacy of Bernard Williams, a leading figure in ethics. They discuss Williams' critiques of utilitarianism, using thought experiments to illustrate the complexities of moral decision-making. Moore highlights the distinction between ethics and morality, emphasizing a broader, more nuanced understanding of human existence. Additionally, they explore cultural relativism and the challenge of applying universal moral standards across diverse societies, underscoring the intricate nature of ethical evaluations.