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Tyler Cowen on how AI will reorder economies, schools, and spirituality
Manage episode 486808472 series 2447657
Economist and polymath Tyler Cowen challenges Silicon Valley's optimistic projections about AI-driven economic growth. We explore what could slow AI's economic impact, despite its remarkable capabilities – and where humans find the new normal amidst major shifts.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Episode trailer
(01:47) The problem with Silicon Valley's AI-driven growth projections
(06:02) The institutional bottleneck to AI progress
(10:49) Markets aren’t pricing in a radical AI future
(12:53) Are we heading for a great job displacement?
(17:02) Is GDP still worth talking about?
(19:11) Who does AI benefit most?
(21:11) Will AI cause a human identity crisis?
(27:11) The education system’s failure to adapt
(35:34) How the Gulf could become a geopolitical powerhouse
(39:10) Could AI change religion?
(46:46) Closing thoughts
Tyler's links:
Marginal Revolution Blog: https://marginalrevolution.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/tylercowen
Azeem's links:
Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/
Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar
Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem
Our new show
This was originally recorded for "Friday with Azeem Azhar", a new show that takes place every Friday at 9am PT and 12pm ET. You can tune in through Exponential View on Substack.
Produced by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 LTD
201 episodes
Manage episode 486808472 series 2447657
Economist and polymath Tyler Cowen challenges Silicon Valley's optimistic projections about AI-driven economic growth. We explore what could slow AI's economic impact, despite its remarkable capabilities – and where humans find the new normal amidst major shifts.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Episode trailer
(01:47) The problem with Silicon Valley's AI-driven growth projections
(06:02) The institutional bottleneck to AI progress
(10:49) Markets aren’t pricing in a radical AI future
(12:53) Are we heading for a great job displacement?
(17:02) Is GDP still worth talking about?
(19:11) Who does AI benefit most?
(21:11) Will AI cause a human identity crisis?
(27:11) The education system’s failure to adapt
(35:34) How the Gulf could become a geopolitical powerhouse
(39:10) Could AI change religion?
(46:46) Closing thoughts
Tyler's links:
Marginal Revolution Blog: https://marginalrevolution.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/tylercowen
Azeem's links:
Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/
Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar
Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem
Our new show
This was originally recorded for "Friday with Azeem Azhar", a new show that takes place every Friday at 9am PT and 12pm ET. You can tune in through Exponential View on Substack.
Produced by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 LTD
201 episodes
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