Episode · Dwarkesh Podcast · 2022-09-28
Books mentioned on Tyler Cowen - Talent, Collapse, & Pessimism of Sex
It was my great pleasure to speak once again to Tyler Cowen. His most recent book is Talent, How to Find Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Across the World.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Myth of the Rational Voter
The Myth of the Rational Voter by Bryan Caplan is an influential economic and political science text that examines voter behavior and the phenomenon of political irrationality.
Discussed“So like in the myth of the rational voter, education is so wonderful. Like it it makes you more free market.”
Where to get it
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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“Is there something you've learned about talent spotting through writing the book that um you wish wasn't so that you find it disturbing or you find it disappointing in some way?”
Where to get it
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The Case against Education
The Case against Education by Bryan Caplan is a provocative economic book arguing that higher education is largely a waste of time and money because its primary economic value lies in social signaling rather than skill acquisition.
Discussed“Now, the way I read your book about talent, it seems like also a critique of Brian's book, The Case Case Against Education.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Talent
“Today, it is my great pleasure to once again speak to Tyler Cowen now about his new book, Talent: How to Find Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Across the World.”