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Modern WisdomJun 4, 2022

#482 - Tyler Cowen - The Secret To Finding Great Talent

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The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Alex Epstein

The speaker mentions moderating a discussion with Peter Thiel about Alex Epstein's new book.

Talent
Tyler Cowen, Daniel Grouse

There is much more talent to tap into than ever before, but in most parts of the world, we are screwing it up.

Guest: Tyler Cowen
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Tyler Cowen is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University, a columnist, podcaster and an author. Finding and recruiting the best talent is perhaps the most important job that an organisation has. Skilful, enthusiastic, keen staff can make or break a business, so why is it that most companies are mostly useless when it comes to discovering talent? Expect to learn whether population collapse is coming very soon, whether talent is innate or developed, why there is a crisis of talent when we have more people on earth than ever before, whether you should look at someone's parents before hiring them, the best questions to ask in an interview, what SpaceX's hiring strategy teaches us about thoroughness, how Tyler screens young staff for the most original thinkers and much more...
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Best for Individuals interested in talent development and persuasive communication.Often cited around talent and persuasion

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in talent development and persuasive communication.
Key quote: “The speaker mentions moderating a discussion with Peter Thiel about Alex Epstein's new book.”
The host briefly mentions Alex Epstein's book in the context of a discussion with Peter Thiel. This indicates that the book is relevant to the themes of talent and persuasion being explored.
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Talent
Tyler Cowen, Daniel Grouse
Best for Policymakers and educatorsOften cited around Talent acquisition challenges

“Tyler Cowen mentions his new book, co-authored with Daniel Grouse, called Talent.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Policymakers and educators
Key quote: “There is much more talent to tap into than ever before, but in most parts of the world, we are screwing it up.”
The host mentions 'Talent' to highlight the issues surrounding talent selection and the barriers created by credentialism and bureaucracy. This book serves as a critique of current systems that hinder the identification and utilization of talent in various sectors.
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The speaker mentions moderating a discussion with Peter Thiel about Alex Epstein's new book.
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There is much more talent to tap into than ever before, but in most parts of the world, we are screwing it up.
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