1min snip

The Pomp Podcast cover image

#1406 Dave Collum | The Economy Is Worse Than You Think

The Pomp Podcast

NOTE

Tech Titans, Economic Shifts

The current economy is being shaped by modern tech companies like Facebook and Salesforce.com, which are viewed as essential despite their stark differences from traditional industries like steel and pharmaceuticals. This transition raises questions about the underlying rationality of replacing established giants with digital counterparts. There is a general sentiment that wealth creation is stagnating, as highlighted in Robert Gordon's book, which discusses pivotal innovations like the elevator that have significantly impacted American growth. The insights indicate a need to reevaluate how we assess value and progress in today's economy.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode