This week Francis is joined by financial content creator, educator, and author, Kyla Scanlon. Kyla writes about everything from crypto to macroeconomics to similarities between grief and love, bringing the human aspect of economics to the forefront.
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Kyla
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References
- Kyla's essay The Most Valuable Commodity in the World is Friction
- Kyla's essay Economic Lessons from the Screwtape Letters
- Tasteland Ep. 14 ft. David Rudnick
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Animal Cracker friction
00:06:32 Understanding friction as a commodity
00:11:25 The simulation economy
00:18:07 Is the American dream a frictionless world?
00:25:25 The purpose of life is friction management
00:30:50 Corporate responsibility and alternatives to frictionlessness
00:34:56 Economic literacy for all
00:43:58 Making an impact through content creation
00:51:35 Crafting a unique style
00:55:55 Vibe report: Reagan National Economic Forum
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Our intro song, Night Life, is written by Nakisso Peralta and performed by Chillers.
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