About this podcast

Join Lex Fridman as he engages in a profound conversation with Erik Brynjolfsson, a distinguished economist from Stanford. In this insightful podcast episode, they delve into the intricate economics of artificial intelligence, the dynamics of social networks, and the broader impact of technology on our world. The discussion covers exponential growth, Moore's Law, the capabilities of GPT-3 and autonomous vehicles, productivity paradoxes, the business models of platforms like Twitter and Facebook, and the changing nature of truth and work in the age of AI. Brynjolfsson shares his perspectives on existential threats, innovation, and the economic effects of global events like COVID, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of technology and its societal implications.