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The Efficiency Frontier of Writing and the Power of the Oral Tradition
01:58 - 10:30 (08:31)
This episode explores the efficiency frontier of writing and the power of the oral tradition in capturing eternal ideas. It also touches upon the surprising idea that the strongest individuals were not always the most dominant in hunter-gatherer societies.
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Filming seven lectures for Professor Cowan was no easy feat, especially with the added pressure of renting filming equipment for only three days and the fear of going over budget.
01:58 - 03:29 (01:30)
Summary
Filming seven lectures for Professor Cowan was no easy feat, especially with the added pressure of renting filming equipment for only three days and the fear of going over budget. The speaker even suffered 10 hours of lecturing and terrible cramps the night before the last shoot.
ChapterThe Efficiency Frontier of Writing and the Power of the Oral Tradition
Episode#289: Johnathan Bi – Rene Girard & The Philosophy of Innovation
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
There is an efficient frontier of writing where there are trade-offs between profundity and accessibility, and these should be considered when communicating sophisticated ideas to a wider audience in the 21st century.
03:29 - 07:10 (03:40)
Summary
There is an efficient frontier of writing where there are trade-offs between profundity and accessibility, and these should be considered when communicating sophisticated ideas to a wider audience in the 21st century.
ChapterThe Efficiency Frontier of Writing and the Power of the Oral Tradition
Episode#289: Johnathan Bi – Rene Girard & The Philosophy of Innovation
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In the modern era, audio is becoming the new printing press, replacing traditional oral traditions.
07:10 - 10:30 (03:20)
Summary
In the modern era, audio is becoming the new printing press, replacing traditional oral traditions. This shift has important implications for how we consume and think about information.