Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Linode: linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit - ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - SimpliSafe: simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera - Public Goods: publicgoods.com/lex and use code LEX to get $15 off 1:50 - Economics 3:42 - Nuclear war 10:29 - The American dream 17:42 - Capitalism: pros and cons 24:16 - Is competition good for the world? 26:19 - Free market 27:24 - Anarchy 29:50 - Ayn Rand 34:31 - The case for big business 38:57 - Clubhouse 44:01 - Loneliness 46:14 - Eric Weinstein and economic growth 50:34 - Communism 53:25 - Putin 58:55 - China 1:03:48 - UBI 1:07:43 - Disagreement with Eric Weinstein 1:11:35 - Money, Bitcoin, and Ethereum 1:19:46 - WallStreetBets 1:23:42 - MIT 1:31:10 - UFO sightings 1:38:29 - Contemporary art is misunderstood 1:45:32 - Mexican food is the best in the world 1:50:22 - Jiro Dreams of Sushi 1:54:25 - Book recommendations 1:56:41 - Advice for young people 2:00:19 - Love 2:06:01 - Mortality 2:07:52 - Meaning of life

@thomasstukel4252

3 жыл бұрын

You could do a weekly podcast of just you and Tyler and I'd watch every week

@yfva123

3 жыл бұрын

What???? Only 8 minutes talking about bitcoin ??????

@toni3323

3 жыл бұрын

Economics, Nuclear war... Putin, China... Jiro dreams of Sushi... Meaning of life... Phew!! In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, "That escalated quickly!". Loved Jiro dreams of sushi... Another Japanese doc on craftsmanship is The kingdom of Dreams and Madness. Thanks Lex. Looking forward to listening to it. P.S Can you please have Jaron Lanier on your podcast??

@jaideepbura1936

3 жыл бұрын

Did you do a podcast with GSP? If so when is it coming out?

@trentmccormick6171

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lex, in the same vein, another interesting guest would be Matt Levine from Bloomberg. His columns and Tyler Cowne's blogs have taught me a lot over the years.

Bring him again. This interview had enough momentum to run for another hour.

@Katy-ye1zr

3 жыл бұрын

@Elias Håkansson I'll definitely look for it! and Lex ... terrific as always.

@lilsquish777

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! One of the best economist of our time- he has amazing consistent content on his blog- a pleasure to dive into. Constant learning and analytical thinking! Thank you Tyler Cowen- you are a gem in our society.

@dante94538

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He’s a gem. He knows how to interact with a robot! Lol

@keyisersoze

22 күн бұрын

He lost my respect when he said: we're able to last way longer than seven and eight hundred years.

Tyler’s thinking is on a whole different level, he really seems to think in first principles and make up his own opinions about so many topics. Breadth and depth

@unknowablegrendel2967

3 жыл бұрын

🙂

@markschultz3791

3 жыл бұрын

Lebth and plenth

I love how Lex always looks for the positives in things. We need more people like that in today’s world.

@monte4673

3 жыл бұрын

Especially when he offers you your meal of choice before murdering you

@shanebisson7989

3 жыл бұрын

Why are YOU so negative? I think there are lots of people like that in today's world.

@andyatmosphere

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he’s the man!!

@jefft1266

3 жыл бұрын

Danny boy nailed it. We need to discern shit from shinola.

@ianbarr9925

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's our responsibility to push things towards a positive outcome. It's true that there is a "happiness-washing" that social media/society-in-general push but that doesn't mean that our lives aren't good/important/within our responsibility to change. I love lex's attitude and his willingness to be " naive" about goodness. I think lots of things are wrong with our society, but it's our responsibility to push for positive changes. Lex does a fantastic job opening up the space and asking interesting questions - bravely, I might add.

Great guest. Became a fan of Tyler Cowen after his appearance on The Portal with Eric Weinstein. Dude has really interesting takes 🔥

@TheRishijoesanu

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler Cowen is a polymath. All the intersections in subjects enables him to provide very unique takes.

@JoakimWesterbring

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! me too! I love this guy. he has so many interesting thoughts. I also found him through The Portal, and watching him and Eric talk together really made me see them both as true reneassans men of today

@jackshi

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Tyler's excellent podcast where he conducts his own interviews! They are excellent.

@raifsevrence

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler is fantastically entertaining and interesting.

@gingerbill128

2 жыл бұрын

same , i just noticed he had been on Lex and here i am.

"Pick some model, be weird in it. You might fail, that's socially better" I love this a lot.

Lex should talk to David Friedman (Milton Friedman’s son not the diplomat). He has a phd in physics and is a professor of economics and law. His work revolves around how to provide legal protection in a pure free market.

@cdg39526

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This is the guest that I want Lex to talk to the most. It's tragic how little attention David Friedman gets. He's kind of rejected by most libertarians cuz of how consequentialist and scientific his approach is, because most libertarians tend to linger on absolutist moral conjecture. But he's certainly the person with the most interesting things to say about the subject.

@user-nf8bf6dr6f

3 жыл бұрын

Or his son Patri Friedman! He's also very insightfully builds up on theory work of his father with the seasteading project

@xian2708

3 жыл бұрын

Hi @@cdg39526 what background do these terms absolutist moral conjecture, consequentialism and libertarian come from? Philosophy? Politics? Asking for a friend :)

@cdg39526

3 жыл бұрын

@@xian2708 Absolutist Moral Conjecture is just something I made up. I mean that libertarians often make claims about morality that can’t be proven and then base their whole political ideology on them as if they are scientific facts. Consequentialist and Libertarian are words are used in political philosophy, yes.

@cdg39526

3 жыл бұрын

@@justsaynotoboomers Libertarians tend to rely more on moral axioms. The political left and right are not very morally principled I don’t think. They appeal to morality but they don’t really have a consistent moral philosophy underpinning their ideas. But Libertarians usually do. And those principles concern them with personal freedoms, yes. The problem is that moral axiom are always conjecture on some level since they can’t be proven. This is why David Friedman’s consequentialist approach is better, I think.

Finally! Tyler Cowen is one of the most interesting persons I've ever listened to. I check his twitter feed on a daily basis. He has a way of thinking in "contrarian" terms. It's hard to describe it but he has a knack for turning your arguments upside-down and make you consider things you've never thought of before.

@solarminerindia3953

3 жыл бұрын

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Amongst a plethora of fascinating guests, Mr. Cowen is one of the best the channel has had so far. Simple, straightforward and on point. Even seems unbiased, if there is such a thing.

Tyler is a great guest. Not only are his opinions on a range of different topics interesting to listen to, but he also sounds like a cartoon character, which makes the podcast even more fun!

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3 жыл бұрын

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My god, I always start every interview with a smile and finish them with a bigger and more fulfilling one. What an amazing podcast! As always, thank you very much, Lex! Love you!

Watching and listening to you guys interact is intense, there is a serious but also playful atmosphere without any trace of resentment or anything besides mutual admiration. Very good.

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3 жыл бұрын

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Tyler Owen, one of the smartest people I've had the pleasure of listening to. Thank you, Mr. Lex. What an awesome podcast.

Just want to throw in an early thank you Lex. Love your interviews

@littlegravitas9898

3 жыл бұрын

Though, just saying NDGT isn't also a scientist - like his names on papers, that he has been part of publishing. That was a bit patronising

I didn't ever listen to or know about Tyler Cowen before, but now I want more.

One of my favorite conversations, thank you Lex and Tyler!

ha I was in such a bad mood but Lex posting cheers me up instantly. Thanks for existing Lex. I'm sure the guest will be interesting as usual.

One of my favourite alternative voices and thinkers, his podcast is one of my superb. His broad ray of detailed knowledge makes his endless curiosity a joy to listen to. Thank you for this conversation.

Thank you both! Excited to get into this one!! 🦾

I love your podcasts, started listening just awhile ago. To hear positive, intelligence is refreshing.

I love when Lex asks about love

This conversation was indescribably rich. Thank you. 🙏🏼

I have lived both in the US and Denmark and it is certainly true that Scandinavia does not allow for much weirdness. I love my country but I'd love it even more if we allowed for more risky thinking.

@palfurukamsvag6542

3 жыл бұрын

As a Norwegian I have to disagree. Denmark is a country full of weirdos. Snaps for breakfast/lunch five days a week ;)

@MrThonny15

3 жыл бұрын

@@palfurukamsvag6542 nice one!

Why haven't I heard earlier of him?! Top notch content!! 👌

Great job Lex - I really appreciated hearing this conversation. I am really enjoying your podcasts.

A conversation between two hosts of my two favorite podcasts. I never thought this would happen. Thank you, Lex.

Such a great conversation from two great individuals.

Cowen is always interesting. He has one of the more thought provoking podcasts. If you enjoy Lex you'll probably like Conversations with Tyler.

what a nice surprise, i love tyler's podcast & blog, this will be good

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3 жыл бұрын

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Really great conversation, please have him on again. More economists!

Great podcast! Great to see Tyler being his unique brand of analysis and insight to a whole myriad issues, been looking forward to this one for a while! Hopefully a round two coming some time in the future? ;-)

@godspeed133

3 жыл бұрын

@lex fridman Oh wow thanks dude, appreciate getting an actual reply from you

Lex has the smartest podcast because it creates new thoughts and paths in the listeners brain

Keep them coming Lex!

This was simply amazing, and I know you would specially appreciate the fact that i'm currently in Angola, central Africa, with a good internet connection, listening to this while i shop. One of the great advantages of technology!

Another fantastic episode. Please have him on again one year from now!

Another gem ! Thank you Lex ! Love the way Tyler Cowen answers ... Always to the point :)

Excellent conversation! I could see Mr. Cowen as a return guest! Or, more directly, I would love to see him as a return guest. Thank you.

Absolutely love this conversation!

Amazing podcast allaround! Thank you for all the content and inspiration Lex!

Conversations With Tyler is an amazing podcast

This podcast inspires me more than a "inspirational speaker", gives me more hope in humanity, listening to this conversation from art, economics, psychology etc.. with some humor from Tyler is peaceful to listen to. I enjoy the joyful optimism and curiosity.

What a nice, intelligent and witty guest. Really enjoyed this podcast.

Yes! I love tyler! Can't wait

This was a great interview.

Excellent conversation, thank you!

@solarminerindia3953

3 жыл бұрын

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Excellent discussion!

Excellent guest and interview, Tyler's podcast is also great

Tyler is very funny, thank you so much for exposing me to him on your humanities podcast!

This guy is amazing. Thanks for the great questions Lex!

Great episode. Funny, insightful, fun to listen to.

Great podcast, Lex and Tyler, thank you.

I enjoyed this conversation.

Needed an entertaining set for my brain in this dark cold sunday morning... as always Lex keeping the bar high.

Tyler Cowan has incredible incite on everything!

love his comment on contemporary art. very well said.

As someone who did their undergraduate in economics and is now studying a master's in data science and AI, I have been waiting for this interview for a while. It really did not disappoint. Great stuff Lex.

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3 жыл бұрын

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fire episode. learning so much. thank you gentleman

Thank you Tyler. Thanks Lex. I enjoyed the good thinking.

Book recommendations; brilliant, Lex.

Very good interview. props to both

Great episode Lex 👏 Thank you 🙏

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3 жыл бұрын

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Love Tyler’s thought on healthcare. It should be much more competitive. If we were treated as customers then hospitals would have to compete for people’s business.

@ALiBi212x

3 жыл бұрын

100%. And the most common counter-argument is that some health services are non-voluntary (for example, if you have a heart attack, you don’t get to choose what hospital you wake up in), but that counter-argument ignores the fact that most health services ARE voluntary. If I broke my arm, it would benefit me as a consumer to have hospitals competing to offer me the best service, rather than me being forced to choose from only hospitals within my heath insurance network.

Lex is the new Joe Rogan.

Well, Tyler is a real boost to my optimism. Thank glob for Lex as a counterpoint.

I so agree with you, Lex about food. I have such a love and hate relationship with it.

referring to the China government as the CCP, I like this guy...

LOVE the way this man thinks about stuff. Tyler is a beast. Lex is too of course.

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3 жыл бұрын

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Lex, you are an outstanding interviewer. I've heard you say that you're not very good. I disagree! I've listened to Tyler for many hours and I got many new insights from your conversation. You have a unique style that is very effective.

Thank you.

These conversations are a new and powerful way to drive our social instincts forward. Connecting to the spontaneous thoughts of hard working minds really has done a lot for my quality of life and my ability to understand how I can better serve my world.

Lex and Andrew Huberman are the only Podcasters I've known that I can bring into a warm bath with me and not feel as though I am being interrupted... indeed I feel I'm actually in good and enriching company. I may be adding Tyler to the mix... So grateful for this talk

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3 жыл бұрын

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this is so awesome -- lex, you're one of my favorite podcasters, and tyler is an absolute hero of mine (as well as another of my favorite podcasters)

FABULOUS FABULOUS interview. Lex you are the best. And Tyler is just so unbelievably smart and FUNNY!!!

love the idea of small peer groups......complimenting and sharpening each others' strengths and calling out each other on our shit

This is just wonderful

Thank you Lex. I would love to see you do livestream.

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3 жыл бұрын

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I love how KZread automatically after a clip brings you to the full podcast.

I could listen to Tyler all day

Brilliant man I agree completely with Professor Cowen that innovation and rising productivity is very important for economic growth.

I like how you called him on multiple contradictions, if I'm interpreting them correctly.

Thoroughly enjoyed the conservation!

Great conversation! You're getting really good at this :-)

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3 жыл бұрын

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Lex, do you intend to do Conversations with Tyler? I find both of you fascinating.

It’s been a while Lex. Ty

Enlightening conversation!

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Great discussion and insightful information from the Humanity department. 🙂

Another gem of a conversation thank you fellas. Upon listening to this and all your other fascinating guests on your podcasts Lex, the same question occurs to me time and time again.. Is my mind really as devoid of factual content as I feel it is after listening and reaping what knowledge I can from each guest, or are we each of us under an illusion of self-inadequacy each time we delve into ourselves? However, there is one possible revelation about myself that I picked up from this particular conversation.. At least I now know that being thought of as "pretty weird" by the vast majority of my peers can't be altogether a bad thing. 😉👌 Thanks again, keep up the good work 🙏

Well done Lex. This was one of the best podcasts ever made. In the same way The Beatles White Album seems underproduced, this podcast seemed effortless but was far more complicated and perfect that one might realise. Well done.

@zpotatoes7923

3 жыл бұрын

@Elias Håkansson I'm not saying the podcast is underproduced

Funny guy 😂😂. Crystal clear, logical, understandable and honest answers to every single question. Great interview, informative, interesting, and easy to listen to.

I listened this conversation in the audio format, and throughout the whole thing, I thought Tyler was the guy who voiced Brother Jauffre in Oblivion. Loved the conversation!

Both of you should interview Peter Diamandis.

I did not know Tyler Cowen's Russian connection. Great talk, lots of interestig ideas.

Brilliant!

Such a rich episode. Love it!

Tyler Cowen always has something intelligent & insightful to say about any topic. He's the perfect dinner party guest.

Love this guy. Definitely going to start following him

@rickchase6990

3 жыл бұрын

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Incredible interview. Cowen is a wonderful thinker and citizen of our world.

Tyler "Dropping Bombs That Are Poetic" Cowen

First, congrats on 1 million subs! Second, the advice for young people is spot on.

Lex, one of your best.