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The Creative Power of Immigrants and Outsiders
25:29 - 29:45 (04:15)
The US has become a nation of weirdos thanks to the influx of immigrants and outsiders, who are often willing to leave behind everything and embrace new ways of thinking. This mindset fuels creativity and innovation, as those who are different aren't restricted by the norms and conventions of society.
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Being a nation of weirdos makes us creative since it is selecting for people who are outside the norm and immigrants also undergo a certain brutality of switch in their lives.
25:29 - 26:34 (01:05)
Summary
Being a nation of weirdos makes us creative since it is selecting for people who are outside the norm and immigrants also undergo a certain brutality of switch in their lives. This is not the same for countries like Denmark or Germany that have more social security measures.
ChapterThe Creative Power of Immigrants and Outsiders
Episode#174 – Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth and the Fight Against Conformity and Mediocrity
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The American ideal of having the ability to pave a path that is different from the normal is discussed, including a comparison to Russian culture where doing what is considered "normal" is praised.
26:34 - 28:24 (01:49)
Summary
The American ideal of having the ability to pave a path that is different from the normal is discussed, including a comparison to Russian culture where doing what is considered "normal" is praised.
ChapterThe Creative Power of Immigrants and Outsiders
Episode#174 – Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth and the Fight Against Conformity and Mediocrity
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Winning a Nobel prize can harm productivity as the structure of the award and recognition feeds off the egos of those who win it, making them less ambitious and overconfident.
28:24 - 29:45 (01:20)
Summary
Winning a Nobel prize can harm productivity as the structure of the award and recognition feeds off the egos of those who win it, making them less ambitious and overconfident.