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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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Steven Pinker returns to Conversations with Tyler with an argument that common knowledge—those infinite loops of "I know that you know that I know"—is the hidden infrastructure that enables human coordination, from accepting paper money to toppling d... more

David Commins, author of the new book Saudi Arabia: A Modern History, brings decades of scholarship and firsthand experience to explain the kingdom's unlikely rise. Tyler and David discuss why Wahhabism was essential for Saudi state-building, the tr... more

Seamus Murphy is an Irish photographer and filmmaker who has spent decades documenting life in some of the world's most challenging places—from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to Nigeria's Boko Haram territories. Having left recession-era Ireland in t... more

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David Brooks returns to the show with a stark diagnosis of American culture. Having evolved from a Democratic socialist to a neoconservative to what he now calls "the rightward edge of the leftward tendency," Brooks argues that America's core problem... more

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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.
Substack - Chris Arnade Walks the World
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
Jack Clark
Co-founder of Anthropic and former Policy Director at OpenAI
Anthropic
Episode: Jack Clark on AI's Uneven Impact
Chris Dixon
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, author of 'Read Write Own'
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Chris Dixon on Blockchains, AI, and the Future of the Internet
Ian Leslie
Author of 'John and Paul, A Love Story in Songs' and insightful commentator on the Beatles' legacy.
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Episode: Ian Leslie on McCartney, Lennon, and the Greatest Creative Partnership of All Time
Ezra Klein
Co-author of the book Abundance, political commentator, and founder of Vox.
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Episode: Ezra Klein on the Abundance Agenda

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Tyler Cowen
Host of engaging discussions with notable thinkers, Tyler Cowen combines economic insight with keen inquiry to explore a variety of topics.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Annie Jacobsen

    Tyler proved that - borrowing a lime from Woody Allen’’s Annie Hall- intellectuals can be so brilliant but have no idea of what’s going on.

    Within the down to earth intelligence of Annie. Jacobsen you heard her grace and patience in responding to Tyler who berated her with nuclear war percentages. Thank you, Annie, for being real.

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    JNLCIA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Charming

    The most efficient interviewer on Apple podcasts. Delightfully polymathic and heterogeneous.

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    5
    None for one
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast

    This is a very novel approach to podcasts, fab show

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    5
    Paul k france
    France2 months ago
  • Peter Thiel

    I love this podcast, fascinating topics, articulate guests, succinct and to the point questions.

    I’m a seventy eight year old pre -woke lefty who has been aware of Thiel for quite a while and found his political and philosophical views to be abhorrent,though I never actually heard him speak directly.

    Now that Tyler has done an important service by interviewing him, I can say definitively that I find his political, “philosophical” and “religious “ views to be abhorrent.

    A person who has... more

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    5
    classic1 finger
    United States2 months ago
  • Simply the best

    My favorite podcast. Tyler makes every topic interesting!

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    mojo potatoes
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the interview style, describing it as efficient, engaging and intellectually stimulating.
Some criticism exists regarding the perceived elitism or the host's dismissive tone at times, which may not resonate with all audiences.
The host is often commended for asking thought-provoking questions that lead to rich discussions.
Overall, feedback highlights the diversity of topics and the caliber of guests as significant strengths.

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Seamus Murphy on Photographing Patterns Across Cultures
Q: How enduring do you think Taliban rule will be?
It is challenging, but there may be reform from within the Taliban as many younger members do not agree with the extreme rules.
Seamus Murphy on Photographing Patterns Across Cultures
Q: Is there an optimistic case for that country right now? If so, what does it look like?
The optimism I have for Afghanistan lies in its people, who are not as conservative as perceived, and largely supported through diaspora connections.
Nate Silver on Life’s Mixed Strategies
Q: Does ranked choice voting really matter? Does it really matter in affecting outcomes?
It can matter, particularly as candidates adopt different strategies for it, but it's more complex than it seems.
Nate Silver on Life’s Mixed Strategies
Q: Your ability to read tells, does it help you at all in real life and if so, how?
It helps to read social cues and behaviors, but it's very specific and context-dependent.
Annie Jacobsen on Nuclear War, Intelligence Operations, and Conspiracy Realities
Q: What are the second and third-order effects of a nuclear exchange?
If India and Pakistan engaged in a 200-weapon nuclear exchange, the world would still suffer from the aftermath, namely a nuclear winter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Conversations with Tyler

What is Conversations with Tyler about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations feature thought-provoking discussions with a diverse range of guests, encompassing topics such as economics, culture, technology, and history. The host engages in in-depth explorations of contemporary issues, often through the lens of the guest's expertise, from political theories and mental health to photography and artificial intelligence. The conversations are marked by the host's incisive questioning style and are designed to expand the listener's intellectual horizons and provoke critical thinking about societal dynamics and personal narratives. Unique to this series is the combination of personal stories intermixed with broad thematic explorations, making the dialogues both relatable and insightful.

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Recent guests on Conversations with Tyler include:

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