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E16: The Fertility Crisis
E16: The Fertility Crisis
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On this week's episode of The Riff, Erik and Byrne discuss the fertility crisis, how Walmart is a tool of upward mobility, AI as the last interface, and more.
The Riff is sponsored by Brave. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign.
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The Riff is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
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LINKS:
Byrne’s writing: thediff.co
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X / TWITTER:
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
@byrnehobart (Byrne)
@turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:21) Discussion on fertility and economics
(04:50) Anti-natalist aspects of monetary and fiscal policy
(09:18) Would women having kids mean less GDP?
(13:30) Discounted cash flow analysis
(18:34) Sponsor - Brave
(26:50) Walmart as a tool of upward mobility
(34:06) White collar work
(36:37) AI as the last interface
(42:01) Sam Zemurray, America’s banana king
(46:23) Wrap
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The Riff is a production from Turpentine
Producer: Sam Kaufman
Editor: Seven Morris
For guest or sponsorship inquiries please contact Sam@turpentine.co
The Riff is sponsored by Brave. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign.
---
The Riff is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
---
RECOMMENDED PODCAST: History 102 with WhatifAltHist
Every week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour. This season will cover classical Greece, early America, the Vikings, medieval Islam, ancient China, the fall of the Roman Empire, and more. Subscribe:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihm
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj
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We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.
---
SPONSOR: BRAVE
Get first-party targeting with Brave's private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “MoZ” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign.
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LINKS:
Byrne’s writing: thediff.co
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X / TWITTER:
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
@byrnehobart (Byrne)
@turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:21) Discussion on fertility and economics
(04:50) Anti-natalist aspects of monetary and fiscal policy
(09:18) Would women having kids mean less GDP?
(13:30) Discounted cash flow analysis
(18:34) Sponsor - Brave
(26:50) Walmart as a tool of upward mobility
(34:06) White collar work
(36:37) AI as the last interface
(42:01) Sam Zemurray, America’s banana king
(46:23) Wrap
---
The Riff is a production from Turpentine
Producer: Sam Kaufman
Editor: Seven Morris
For guest or sponsorship inquiries please contact Sam@turpentine.co
Released:
Feb 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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