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Unsiloed Podcast UnSILOed is a podcast series of interdisciplinary conversations that inspire new ways of thinking about our world, hosted by Greg LaBlanc
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04/07/2024

Daniel Susskind, a senior research associate at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford University, and Greg discuss the history and circumstances that led to the creation of GDP and its modern limitations, the moral and environmental challenges associated with a relentless pursuit of growth, and the need for societies to rethink the meaning and value of work in an increasingly automated world.

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What brought growth into focus, and are the ways we measure it today adequate for a technologically advanced world? Dani...
03/07/2024

What brought growth into focus, and are the ways we measure it today adequate for a technologically advanced world? Daniel Susskind of King's College London is here to discuss this and his work on economic growth and the impact of technology on work and the economy.

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02/07/2024

Tune in as Brian Fagan of UC Santa Barbara and Greg discuss how humans have historically adapted to climate change, the role climate has played in the rise and fall of civilizations, and the importance of understanding our past to prepare for future climate challenges.

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Catch Brian Fagan, an emeritus professor at UC Santa Barbara, joins Greg in this episode to discuss his work, which focu...
01/07/2024

Catch Brian Fagan, an emeritus professor at UC Santa Barbara, joins Greg in this episode to discuss his work, which focuses on the history of human culture and our relationship with the climate, using ancient artifacts to piece together the story.

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27/06/2024

On the latest podcast episode, Brad Wilcox of the University of Virginia, elaborates on what he calls the 'soulmate myth' and how this quest for a perfect partnership can delay or complicate marriage decisions. Brad also dives into the evolving gender roles within marriage and their implications for marital stability and happiness.

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How does marital status correlate with happiness, prosperity, and positive outcomes for children? Brad Wilcox, a profess...
26/06/2024

How does marital status correlate with happiness, prosperity, and positive outcomes for children? Brad Wilcox, a professor from the University of Virginia, joins host Greg in this episode as they delve deep into contemporary views on marriage and how shifting societal norms around education, career focus, and individualism have impacted the timing and meaning of marital commitments.

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21/06/2024

Tune in as evolutionary biologist and professor David Barash sits down with Greg to discuss his work exploring many different corners of human nature and why it should be incorporated into the field of social sciences.

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Catch David Barash of the University of Washington discusses with Greg why there’s resistance in the social sciences to ...
21/06/2024

Catch David Barash of the University of Washington discusses with Greg why there’s resistance in the social sciences to studying human nature, why it’s important to understand differences between the sexes, and why relying too much on deterrence could be a dangerous game.

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20/06/2024

In this episode, guest Coco Krumme explores the optimization mindset, its attractions, and pitfalls. She and Greg evaluate the ethical trade-offs, especially in crucial sectors like healthcare, where lives hang in the balance.

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Coco Krumme, an applied mathematician and writer, joins Greg in this episode to discuss the fundamental pillars of optim...
19/06/2024

Coco Krumme, an applied mathematician and writer, joins Greg in this episode to discuss the fundamental pillars of optimization—quantification, abstraction, and automation—and questions their impact.

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14/06/2024

Tune in as Anna Maria Grzymala-Busse and Greg discuss how religious authorities wielded power over emperors and kings, the role religion played in creating taxes, and how religion continues to influence politics in the modern world.

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Stanford University Professor Anna Maria Grzymala-Busse joins Greg in this episode for a deep dive into the role of reli...
14/06/2024

Stanford University Professor Anna Maria Grzymala-Busse joins Greg in this episode for a deep dive into the role of religious institutions in shaping politics.

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06/06/2024

In this episode, Geoffrey Hodgson from Loughborough University joins Greg to explore the evolution of legal and financial institutions, the limitations of traditional economic theories, and the potential of Darwinism to provide a general theory for social sciences.

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Human nature remains relatively constant throughout history, but culture undergoes dramatic shifts. A key way to underst...
05/06/2024

Human nature remains relatively constant throughout history, but culture undergoes dramatic shifts. A key way to understand these cultural evolutions is through the lens of economics. Joining Greg today to discuss how economics could explain everything is professor Geoffrey Hodgson.

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04/06/2024

Catch Greg and professor David Toomey as they explore the surprising influence of play throughout life. They'll challenge the traditional separation of creativity and reason, and delve into the profound impact of play on our sense of self and the world around us.

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David Toomey is a professor and co-director of the PWTC program at the University of Massachussets Amherst. In this epis...
03/06/2024

David Toomey is a professor and co-director of the PWTC program at the University of Massachussets Amherst. In this episode, he joins Greg to discuss the science behind animal hijinks and understanding play in nature's classroom.

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31/05/2024

In this episode, Linda Colley of Princeton University and Greg discuss how constitutions often borrowed from and even plagiarized earlier constitutions, how the purpose of these documents has evolved over time, and how Britain, despite lacking a formal constitution, still influenced so many other constitutions.

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Join us for a deep dive into some of the world's most notable constitutions! In this episode, Greg chats with author and...
31/05/2024

Join us for a deep dive into some of the world's most notable constitutions! In this episode, Greg chats with author and professor Linda Colley to explore how foundational documents came to be, and how they continue to impact our world today.

The full episode is available at buff.ly/3Vopw59

Princeton University

30/05/2024

In the latest episode of the podcast, Greg sits down with Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford University Medical School. They delve into the difficult decisions at the intersection of health economics and public health. Together, they explore the often-ignored consequences of lockdowns, particularly their profound impact on global poverty and social well-being. Could the cure have been worse than the disease?

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Author and professor Jay Bhattacharya joins Greg to ask a big question: what did we really learn from the pandemic? Thei...
29/05/2024

Author and professor Jay Bhattacharya joins Greg to ask a big question: what did we really learn from the pandemic? Their conversation explores the unprecedented speed of vaccine development and delves into the true impact of the pandemic response, separating the seen and unseen effects from those caused by the pandemic itself.

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28/05/2024

How complex are the dynamics of employer-based insurance? Is the time ripe for a radical transformation towards universal basic healthcare, a move that could potentially curb spiraling expenses and offer stable access to care? Catch this conversation with Greg and guest Amy Finkelstein as they discuss this and the overhauling of health inequality in the podcast's latest episode.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

In this episode, author and economics professor Amy Finkelstein of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) peels bac...
27/05/2024

In this episode, author and economics professor Amy Finkelstein of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) peels back the layers of the nation's healthcare system, exposing the patchwork structure that has left millions without stable insurance and grappling with soaring costs.

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24/05/2024

Don't miss today's guest, Martin Nowak! A Harvard University professor of mathematics and biology, Nowak applies the intersection of these fields to revolutionize our understanding of evolutionary theory. Tune in to his conversation with Greg on the latest podcast episode.

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In this episode, author and professor Martin Nowak joins Greg to explore the five mechanisms of cooperation, including d...
24/05/2024

In this episode, author and professor Martin Nowak joins Greg to explore the five mechanisms of cooperation, including direct and indirect reciprocity. They'll also discuss the evolution of game theory from economics as a tool to explain human strategic decision-making, and the role of religion and spirituality in fostering cooperative norms.

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Harvard University

23/05/2024

Author and professor Robin Hanson sits down with Greg in this episode to discuss his works and rethinking the social underpinnings of our daily decisions.

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In this conversation, Robin Hanson from George Mason University shares with Greg how human interaction is less about the...
22/05/2024

In this conversation, Robin Hanson from George Mason University shares with Greg how human interaction is less about the content and more about social positioning and signaling. Robin also talks about the intricate dance of conversations, where showing status, expressing care, and signaling allyship are at the forefront.

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21/05/2024

How do cities outlast empires and survive unimaginable destruction? Catch this conversation between Greg and Geoffrey West of the Santa Fe Institute, where they discuss this and the intricate tapestry of complexity science, where the lives of cities and the corporate world intertwine with the principles of biology.

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What patterns can connect and unify biology, society, and the environment? In this episode, author and professor Geoffre...
20/05/2024

What patterns can connect and unify biology, society, and the environment? In this episode, author and professor Geoffrey West and Greg discuss the scale of everything: unifying the sciences of growth, complexity, and innovation.

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17/05/2024

Tune in to this episode where author and professor Rebecca Homkes of London Business School discusses with Greg why agility must align with strategy to avoid chaos.

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Business leaders face uncertainty every day; it’s unavoidable. But one of the most important things leaders can do to he...
17/05/2024

Business leaders face uncertainty every day; it’s unavoidable. But one of the most important things leaders can do to help their companies thrive is to confront uncertainty and reframe it as an opportunity for growth. In this episode, Rebecca Homkes of London Business School and Greg discuss her three steps for growth strategy, how the pandemic shaped these ideas, and the significance of utilizing uncertainty as an advantage.

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