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#25 Bryan Caplan: AI Job Displacement, Wealthy Elites & Voters as Mad Scientists


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Join us as Bryan Caplan dives deep into the AI job displacement debate, the role of wealthy elites in society, and the psychological satisfaction of victimization. Discover how social desirability bias affects politics and explore the impact of economic growth on women in the workplace and fertility rates. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation filled with fascinating insights on narcissism, judgment, and the potential perils of nuclear weapons. Subscribe for more engaging discussions!
00:00 - Intro: Unleashing Caplan's Brilliant Mind
02:11 - AI vs. Humanity: The Great Job Displacement Debate
10:54 - Mad Scientists & The Housing Debacle Unraveled
12:08 - Social Desirability Bias: The Dark Side of Politics
16:42 - Unmasking the Wealthy: Who Are They Really?
20:31 - The Alluring Power of Victimization
26:10 - Rhetorical Dominance: Shaping Society with Words
29:21 - Challenging Traditional Economic Thinking
32:19 - Unlocking the Hidden Benefits of Economic Growth
36:19 - Empowering Women in the Workplace
40:01 - Parental Guilt & The Fertility Rate Conundrum
50:06 - Narcissism & The Pitfalls of Judgement
52:09 - The Looming Perils of Nuclear Weapons
53:46 - The Dangers of False Hope in Battle

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