Episode · Conversations with Tyler · 2020-08-12

Books mentioned on Nicholas Bloom on Management, Productivity, and Scientific Progress

4 books · With Nicholas Bloom · Listen · Watch on YouTube

What might the electrification of factories teach us about how quickly we'll adapt to remote work? What gives American companies an edge over their competitors on the international stage?

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. The machine that changed the world

    James P. Womack · at 24:24

    The Machine That Changed the World by James P.

    Recommended
    “in fact there's a great mit book called the machine that changed the world that documents that now if you think of the way consultants are operating in the 90s 2000s it isn't obvious to many firms that lean was a far better way to run your factory”
    Where to get it
  2. Hillbilly Elegy

    J D Vance · at 28:34

    Hillbilly Elegy by J.D.

    Discussed
    “having said that i've recently been recently reading hillbilly elegy which is fantastic”
    Where to get it
  3. Built to Last

    Collins, James C.; Jim Collins; Jerry I. Porras; James C. Collins · at 29:56

    Built to Last by James C.

    Discussed
    “that was just you know most of the books that i read that are popular good to great and built to last”
    Where to get it
  4. Good to Great

    Collins, James C.; Jim Collins · at 29:56

    Discussed
    “that was just you know most of the books that i read that are popular good to great and built to last”
    Where to get it