Russ Roberts is the host of the podcast EconTalk (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKAu-mTq7iZtKHK6QiBqKPA ), a research fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, and the author of several books, including How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life. https://twitter.com/EconTalker http://www.econtalk.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/econtalk/id135066958 http://files.libertyfund.org/econtalk/EconTalk.xml https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKAu-mTq7iZtKHK6QiBqKPA https://www.hoover.org/ The YC podcast is hosted by Craig Cannon. https://twitter.com/craigcannon Y Combinator invests a small amount of money ($150k) in a large number of startups (recently 200), twice a year. Learn more about YC and apply for funding here: https://www.ycombinator.com/apply/ *** Topics 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - What are his thoughts on “meaning, spirituality, or sense of belonging” in regards to creating your own company? 3:20 - Capitalism bearing the burden of human nature 3:50 - Why Russ started EconTalk 7:30 - Key economic concepts for founders after 700 EconTalk episodes 13:35 - Helpful methods for teaching economic concepts 17:55 - "Man naturally desires, not only to be loved, but to be lovely" - Adam Smith in The Theory of Moral Sentiments 19:25 - Why Russ wrote How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life - https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Smith-Change-Your-Life/dp/1591847958 24:00 - How EconTalk has changed since the beginning 26:00 - Steve Adema asks - Russ Roberts has emphasized the limits of "only looking where the light is" when it comes to studying well-being. How can economists incorporate the aspects of well-being that aren't easily quantified? 34:20 - Warren Buffett's gift to his son 35:55 - Founders and unintended consequences 39:30 - The emotional aspect of giving your company away 44:05 - Anthony Y. asks - Has a guest on his show ever made him change his mind on a topic? 50:40 - Has Nassim Taleb convinced him to deadlift? 52:45 - Russ often quotes David Foster Wallace's speech, “This is Water”. Specifically, he quotes the phrase, “everyone worships.” What does Russ worship?
Protocols such as hand washing and ceremonial rituals have existed for centuries, but 'protocol science' as a standalone field is only just emerging. Venkatesh Rao draws a comparison with the historical development of economics to explain why...
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