About this episode
This episode discusses the paradox of prosperity and anxiety in developed societies with insights from Ryan Avent.
In the developed world, many people are both better off and unsatisfied. On this episode of The Big View, Peter Thal Larsen talks to Ryan Avent, author of ‘In Good Faith’, about the eroding beliefs underpinning growth, and whether AI will force us to confront what progress means. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Peter Thal Larsen
Guest: Ryan Avent
Topics covered
- prosperity
- anxiety
- growth beliefs
- AI impact
- developed world
- satisfaction
Keywords
- prosperous societies
- anxiety
- AI
- growth
- satisfaction
- developed world
- beliefs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thomson Reuters
Books & works: In Good Faith
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