Episode · EconTalk · 2022-08-15
Books mentioned on Tyler Cowen on Talent
How do you hone your craft on an everyday basis? It could be writing, meeting with experts, even listening to podcasts, just so long, argues economist and blogger Tyler Cowen, as it makes you better at what you already do.
Russ Roberts recommended One Long River of Song by Brian Doyle and Errata by George Steiner, and discussed Talent by Tyler Cowen and others, But What If We're Wrong? by Chuck Klosterman, and A Complicated Jew by Hillel Halkin.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Talent
Talent by Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross is a nonfiction guide designed to help leaders identify, evaluate, and recruit exceptional individuals.
Discussed“it's called Talent but most academics spend most their time thinking about themselves”
Where to get it
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But What If We're Wrong?
But What If We're Wrong? by Chuck Klosterman is a cultural critique that challenges readers to reconsider contemporary assumptions about art, science, and society through the perspective of future generations.
Discussed“it's also in the writ in the book what but what if we're wrong by Chuck Klosterman”
Where to get it
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One Long River of Song
One Long River of Song by Brian Doyle is a posthumous collection of luminous, lyrical essays celebrating the ordinary wonders of the natural world, human connection, and everyday spirituality.
Recommended“and by the way if you're going to read Brian Doyle one long river of song that's the book to read”
Where to get it
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Errata
Errata by George Steiner is a reflective memoir filled with compelling ideas and personal recollections from a distinguished literary critic and thinker.
Recommended“and for George Steiner read Errata e-r-r-a-t-a which is his number one book”
Where to get it
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A Complicated Jew
Discussed“but Hillel Hawkins collection is called a complicated shoe”
Where to get it
