Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg are joined by Nathan Labenz of The Cognitive Revolution Podcast, to deep dive into AI's impact on our economy and society. They discuss how AI might affect the job market and society, drawing comparisons to past economic changes. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite netsuite.com/102 and download your own customized KPI checklist.
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SPONSOR: NETSUITE
💫 NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite netsuite.com/102 and download your own customized KPI checklist.
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📈 Econ 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co
– Links:
Noahpinion https://www.noahpinion.blog
Nathan Labenz cognitiverevolution.ai
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@labenz (Nathan)
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
@noahpinion (Noah)
@TurpentineMedia (Turpentine)
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) AI and the Future of Employment
(03:48) The Intersection of AI, Robotics, and Biotech
(04:53) Economic Disruption
(06:33) Future of Jobs in an AI-Dominated World
(08:22) AI's Impact on Economy
(10:36) Pessimism Surrounding AI's Economic Impact
(12:21) Comparative Advantage in the AI Era
(14:02) AI Replacing Human Jobs
(19:19) Sponsor: Netsuite
(19:30) New Social Contract in the AI Era
(34:21) Human Wages in an AI-Dominated Economy
(39:31) Impact of AI on Job Market
(41:40) Fear of AI Taking Over Human Jobs
(47:47) Role of Government in AI Development
(50:06) Potential Risks and Benefits of AI
(53:14) Future of AI and Its Social Impact
(58:45) Fear of Totalitarian States and AI
(01:05:35) The Need for a Positive Vision for AI
(01:11:18) Wrap
This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.
Music license:
4HRNKXIYZUAWHIMY
In this episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg are joined by Nathan Labenz of The Cognitive Revolution Podcast, to deep dive into AI's impact on our economy and society. They discuss how AI might affect the job market and society, drawing comparisons to past economic changes. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite netsuite.com/102 and download your own customized KPI checklist.
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SPONSOR: NETSUITE
💫 NetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite netsuite.com/102 and download your own customized KPI checklist.
–
📈 Econ 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co
– Links:
Noahpinion https://www.noahpinion.blog
Nathan Labenz cognitiverevolution.ai
–
X / TWITTER:
@labenz (Nathan)
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
@noahpinion (Noah)
@TurpentineMedia (Turpentine)
–
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) AI and the Future of Employment
(03:48) The Intersection of AI, Robotics, and Biotech
(04:53) Economic Disruption
(06:33) Future of Jobs in an AI-Dominated World
(08:22) AI's Impact on Economy
(10:36) Pessimism Surrounding AI's Economic Impact
(12:21) Comparative Advantage in the AI Era
(14:02) AI Replacing Human Jobs
(19:19) Sponsor: Netsuite
(19:30) New Social Contract in the AI Era
(34:21) Human Wages in an AI-Dominated Economy
(39:31) Impact of AI on Job Market
(41:40) Fear of AI Taking Over Human Jobs
(47:47) Role of Government in AI Development
(50:06) Potential Risks and Benefits of AI
(53:14) Future of AI and Its Social Impact
(58:45) Fear of Totalitarian States and AI
(01:05:35) The Need for a Positive Vision for AI
(01:11:18) Wrap
This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.
Music license:
4HRNKXIYZUAWHIMY
