Buy Bryan's Caplan's New Book, Voters as Mad Scientists, Essays on Political Rationality, here: https://amzn.to/3VE8UER Read Bryan's essays here: https://betonit.substack.com/ Join us as Bryan Caplan dives deep into the AI job displacement debate, the role of wealthy elites in society, and the psychological satisfaction of victimization. Discover how social desirability bias affects politics and explore the impact of economic growth on women in the workplace and fertility rates. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation filled with fascinating insights on narcissism, judgment, and the potential perils of nuclear weapons. Subscribe for more engaging discussions! 00:00 - Intro: Unleashing Caplan's Brilliant Mind 02:11 - AI vs. Humanity: The Great Job Displacement Debate 10:54 - Mad Scientists & The Housing Debacle Unraveled 12:08 - Social Desirability Bias: The Dark Side of Politics 16:42 - Unmasking the Wealthy: Who Are They Really? 20:31 - The Alluring Power of Victimization 26:10 - Rhetorical Dominance: Shaping Society with Words 29:21 - Challenging Traditional Economic Thinking 32:19 - Unlocking the Hidden Benefits of Economic Growth 36:19 - Empowering Women in the Workplace 40:01 - Parental Guilt & The Fertility Rate Conundrum 50:06 - Narcissism & The Pitfalls of Judgement 52:09 - The Looming Perils of Nuclear Weapons 53:46 - The Dangers of False Hope in Battle