Chapter
Defining Utopia
02:52 - 08:47 (05:54)
The idea of utopia is subjective and there are different views on what an ideal society would look like. The speaker values a strong social safety net along with good environmental regulation, rejecting the notion of comparison shopping for major surgeries.
Clips
The speaker believes in a well-regulated economy with a high safety net for people and cites Kenneth Arrow's 1963 paper on the requirements for successful competition.
02:52 - 06:09 (03:16)
Economics
Summary
The speaker believes in a well-regulated economy with a high safety net for people and cites Kenneth Arrow's 1963 paper on the requirements for successful competition. They also mention how tech teams can simplify complicated algorithms for easy use.
ChapterDefining Utopia
EpisodePaul Krugman: Economics of Innovation, Automation, Safety Nets & Universal Basic Income
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the host discusses the disagreement about what utopia looks like and the importance of critical thinking to uncover the truth behind certain sources of information.
06:09 - 08:47 (02:38)
Critical thinking
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the disagreement about what utopia looks like and the importance of critical thinking to uncover the truth behind certain sources of information.