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Tyler Cowen engages today's deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Recent Guests

Gaurav Kapadia
Generational investor and avid collector of contemporary art
XN (Investment Firm)
Episode: Gaurav Kapadia on New York City, Investing, and Contemporary Art
Dan Wang
Author of 'Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future'
Episode: Dan Wang on What China and America Can Learn from Each Other
Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Professor at the University of Michigan and leading expert on Buddhism
University of Michigan
Episode: Donald S. Lopez Jr. on Buddhism
Steven Pinker
Cognitive psychologist, linguist, and author of 'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...','s
Harvard University
Episode: Steven Pinker on Coordination, Common Knowledge, and the Retreat of Liberal Enlightenment
David Commins
A leading scholar on Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, and Wahhabism
Episode: David Commins on Saudi Arabia, Wahhabism, and the Future of the Gulf States
Seamus Murphy
Irish photographer and filmmaker known for his work in Afghanistan and collaborations with musician PJ Harvey.
Episode: Seamus Murphy on Photographing Patterns Across Cultures
Annie Jacobsen
Author and journalist focusing on national security and defense issues
Episode: Annie Jacobsen on Nuclear War, Intelligence Operations, and Conspiracy Realities
Chris Arnade
Author and photographer known for his writings on lower-income America and urban walking experiences.
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Episode: Chris Arnade on Walking Cities
Theodore H. Schwartz
Professor at Cornell Medical Center, expert in neurosurgery, author of Gray Matters
Cornell Medical Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital
Episode: Theodore Schwartz on Neurosurgery, Consciousness, and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Host

Tyler Cowen
Host engaging deep thinkers in discussions about their work and societal issues, exploring a broad range of topics from economics to cultural insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Does this guy ever talk to a woman?

    Doesn’t look like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KaytotheDee
    Canadaa month ago
  • Always intelligent

    I learn something interesting from every single guest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DadaTahlia Kim & Tess Holly
    Irelanda month ago
  • Great show

    I find that the profile of the guests, Tyler's preparation and some of his unusual questions makes this show deeply interesting and satisfying

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roccoro64
    Italy2 months ago
  • Professional Podast editor who is obsessed with this podast

    I work for a big-league podcast and Conversations with Tyler, IMO, is the best structured podcast on the web, no ads just amazing interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jojo varmit
    United States2 months ago
  • Guests are great, not the host

    The conversation with Jonathan Haidt is clear evidence that the host’s practice of asking AI to do research on a topic or on a guest is not what a good host should do. The host just didn’t understand the essence of Haidt’s book. Worse, as he often shows, he is not willing to give up his uninformed viewpoints. I also find the hosts’ questions incoherent and not conducive to diving deeper into a topic. He just jumps from one topic to another, often with ones completely out of the blue. I could al... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    M Liu-S
    United States3 months ago

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Overall, feedback highlights that the podcast remains one of the best in the non-partisan intellectual space, fostering curiosity and stimulating learning.
There are criticisms about the host's approach at times, suggesting that the questioning could use more depth and coherence, though many enjoy the engaging dialogue with guests.
Listeners appreciate the structured and deep conversations that introduce them to a multitude of thinkers and ideas, often praising the show's unique and insightful questions.

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#74
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#73
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#79
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#121
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#137
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Conversations with Tyler 2025 Retrospective
Q: In a future world where Neuralink type devices can instantly upload data to our mind, what is valuable?
The process is super important; it's not just the outcome.
Conversations with Tyler 2025 Retrospective
Q: How does Tyler pick hotels?
Most of my travel is connected to events, and the hotel is chosen for me.
Conversations with Tyler 2025 Retrospective
Q: What are the biggest surprises in AI this year?
The biggest surprise in AI was how good the O3 model was, which I called AGI at the time.
Gaurav Kapadia on New York City, Investing, and Contemporary Art
Q: What is the most underrated New York City mayor?
Mike Bloomberg by a country mile, because if you look at his popularity, it's actually quite low, but the amount of impact that he's had on the city is extremely high.
Gaurav Kapadia on New York City, Investing, and Contemporary Art
Q: What would you change to make Flushing even better?
I think one of the most important things you can do everywhere in New York City is build more housing.

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