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Using basic concepts of energy to evaluate the practicality of ideas with Bill Gates
48:01 - 56:32 (08:30)
Bill Gates discusses how he uses his understanding of basic concepts of energy to evaluate the practicality of ideas and technologies, and how it helps him cut through hype and identify real breakthroughs. He also talks about his interest in reading and the book he recommends for understanding energy.
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Nathan Myhrvold talks about his obsessions with desktop publishing and how he learned everything he could about it in high school, as well as his decision to take calculus in college despite it not being relevant to his career then.
48:01 - 52:28 (04:26)
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Nathan Myhrvold talks about his obsessions with desktop publishing and how he learned everything he could about it in high school, as well as his decision to take calculus in college despite it not being relevant to his career then.
ChapterUsing basic concepts of energy to evaluate the practicality of ideas with Bill Gates
Episode#173: Lessons from Geniuses, Billionaires, and Tinkerers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, Tyler Cowen discusses how principles from chemistry and physics can be applied to real-world situations with Andrew McAfee, co-director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy.
52:28 - 56:32 (04:03)
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In this episode, Tyler Cowen discusses how principles from chemistry and physics can be applied to real-world situations with Andrew McAfee, co-director of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. They talk about his favorite book, “The Laws of Thermodynamics: A Very Short Introduction,” and touch on topics such as energy conservation, efficiency, and the limits of green energy.