Learn about the catastrophic failures and lifesaving discoveries in medicine. Explore personal stories of medical errors, the importance of vigilance to prevent adverse drug events, and reframing failure as a spectrum rather than assigning blame. Discover the failures of the NHS IT reform, the culture of failure in the United States, and the inspiring story of Milton Hershey's success.

Discover the concept of failure and its chain of events. Explore tragic events that could have been prevented. Learn about the addiction of romantic love and its similarities to addictive substances. Understand the reasons behind relationship failures and their connection to personal failures. Explore the subjective nature of failures and the unequal license to fail. Delve into a career in emergency management and the importance of tracking school shootings. Tease the upcoming discussion on failure as a spectrum and mention a recent Nobel Prize awarded for a once-considered failure.

In this podcast, Nobel Prize-winning economist Claudia Goldin explains the gender pay gap, emphasizing that it is not solely explained by discrimination. The episode explores various factors contributing to the pay gap, such as wage discrimination, differences in preferences for competition and flexibility, and the impact of occupational segregation. It also discusses successful strategies for addressing the pay gap, including the role of occupational changes and technological advancements.

Emergency C.E.O. John Ray, a bankruptcy expert, takes over failed companies. He is currently handling the aftermath of a crypto scam. They discuss the rise and fall of Sam Bankman Freed, the challenges of tracking money in a cryptocurrency theft case, and the importance of communication in a company.

Explore the effectiveness of co-CEOs in running companies, drawing parallels with parenting. Discuss the rise and fall of Research in Motion, the company behind Blackberry. Discover success stories of co-CEOs in Goldman Sachs and Atlassian. Learn about the challenges of working alone on software projects and the benefits of pair programming.

US marriage rates have declined, leading to an increase in single-parent households. The economist Melissa Kearney discusses the economic implications of this trend. The podcast also explores systemic racism and barriers contributing to the disparity between two-parent households for black and white children. It highlights the importance of two-parent homes for children and proposes ideas to improve the economic position of men without a college education. Alternative institutions to traditional marriage are explored, along with archaeological insights on the concept of family. The concept of multi-parenting is discussed in the Twin Oaks community, emphasizing the benefits of shared childcare. Successful models of sharing childcare responsibilities are highlighted.

The podcast discusses the NFLPA survey on workplace conditions in the NFL, highlighting issues like clogged showers and rats in locker rooms. It explores job satisfaction, team choices, and the role of agents in contract negotiations. Interviews provide different perspectives on the effectiveness of an NFL team report card. The importance of generational wealth for NFL players and building a positive culture in pro football teams are also discussed. The various spaces in professional football and their impact on players are explored, along with the influence of workplace conditions on creativity and happiness.

This podcast discusses the impact of AI on our lives and how it can be useful right now. It explores the role of a prompt engineer and the importance of precise language. The development of large language models and their ethical concerns are also addressed. The experiences of an early pioneer in AI are shared, along with techniques to improve AI results. The power of AI in entrepreneurship and the potential use of AI in the ideation phase are discussed. The episode concludes with a brief recap and preview of the next episode.

This podcast explores the implications of human-level artificial intelligence on jobs and society. It discusses the current state of AI technology, the fear of AI taking jobs, and the historical perspective of technology replacing human activities. Additionally, it delves into the motivations of individuals involved in AI development and the potential implications of AI surpassing human decision-making capabilities.

Guest Adam Davidson, co-founder of Planet Money, explores the past and present of artificial intelligence, its relationship with creativity, and the concerns of writers in the entertainment industry. The podcast delves into the capabilities and limitations of AI in generating humor, its impact on human creativity and the moral implications, as well as the economic aspects of AI and its mathematical analysis in making predictions. The episode also discusses the value of creativity in art and economics, the influence of competition on creativity, and wraps up with transmission trouble.