Scott Galloway, the Optimistic Pessimist

About this episode

Scott Galloway joins the Inside Economics team to discuss geopolitics, technology, and the economic challenges facing younger generations.

The Inside Economics team is joined by Scott Galloway, bestselling author and professor of marketing at NYU Stern, for a wide-ranging conversation spanning geopolitics, technology, and generational justice. The group touches on the escalating conflict in Iran before turning to the transformative — and disruptive — potential of artificial intelligence. The conversation takes a sharp turn as Scott examines what may be the defining economic story of our time: the systematic transfer of wealth and opportunity from the young to the old. Rising asset prices, unaffordable housing, and policy choices that favor incumbents have left many young adults locked out. Rising loneliness and the economic disenfranchisement of young men are among the consequences the group explores. Scott delivers his trademark mix of provocation and hope in a discussion as entertaining as it is sobering.

People in this episode

Guest: Scott Galloway

Topics covered

• geopolitics
• technology
• generational justice
• artificial intelligence
• economic disparity
• wealth transfer

Keywords

• Scott Galloway
• geopolitics
• artificial intelligence
• economic disparity
• wealth transfer
• young adults
• housing crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NYU Stern

Places: Iran

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