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245. The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Economic Inequality | Glenn Loury

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Apr 18, 2022

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Glenn Loury

Glenn Loury, a pioneering economist and author at Brown University, dives deep into economic inequality and its multifaceted nature. He discusses the Pareto Principle and its relevance to societal wealth distribution. The conversation touches on race and incarceration, challenging conventional narratives. Loury also contrasts intelligence and wisdom, reflecting on personal growth through faith and recovery. With insights into climate change and the complexities of PC culture, this discussion illuminates the intricate links between economics, race, and social justice.

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Inequality and the Pareto Principle

Unrestrained inequality destabilizes societies, as those without a stake may act out.
The Pareto principle illustrates how a small minority often produces a disproportionate share of output.

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Technology and Inequality

Technology expands the reach of the most talented, exacerbating inequality.
This creates positive feedback loops, with greater reach leading to more resources and wider audiences.

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Entrepreneurial Success

Creative entrepreneurs often experience numerous failures before success.
Their ability to generate diverse ideas and test them in the market contributes to eventual Pareto-driven gains.

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This episode was recorded on October 12, 2021

Dr. Glenn Loury and I discuss the Pareto principle, the economics of inequality, PC culture, climate change, race in America, IQ and The Bell Curve, intelligence vs. wisdom, AA meetings, Christianity, and more.

Dr. Glenn Loury is an American economist, academic, and author. In 1982, he became the first African American tenured professor of economics at Harvard. Among Dr. Loury’s published works are The Anatomy of Racial Inequality and Race, Incarceration, & American Values. He was elected president of the Eastern Economics Association in 2013 and received the Bradley Prize in 2022.

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Dr. Loury’s substack:

http://glennloury.substack.com

The Glenn Show:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCuEhthcgt1AImOzXPYsMzeQ

The Anatomy of Racial Inequality: https://amazon.com/Anatomy-Racial-Inequality-Preface-Lectures/dp/0674260465/ref=asc_df_0674260465/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=519487730108&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=770218243983853108&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019578&hvtargid=pla-1454356324992&psc=1

Race, Incarceration, and American Values:

https://amazon.com/gp/product/B08BT4WHFG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2

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Chapters

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[0:00] Intro

[01:23] Dr. Loury’s Career

[04:38] The Pareto Principle

[10:51] Market Failure & Climate Change

[11:57] The G Factor (general intelligence factor)

[13:45] Why Stephen Jay Gould Is Wrong

[17:01] Neuroticism & Divorce

[26:06] Race & Incarceration in the US

[36:16] Culture & Biology

[38:09] The 80/20 Principle

[47:20] Openness & Entrepreneurs

[49:21] Meaningful Work & Inequality

[56:35:] The Bell Curve

[01:01:09] Political Correctness around IQ

[01:14:58] Dr. Loury's (Shifting) Political Views

[01:21:09] Drug Addiction & Spiritual Transformation

[01:27:10] Intelligence vs. Wisdom

[01:30:16] The Glenn Show

[01:35:40] George Floyd

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