The Economics of Loneliness — with Noreena Hertz

We’re revisiting one of our favorite interviews featuring Noreena Hertz. Noreena is an economist, a bestselling author, and an Honorary Professor at the University College London. She discusses the learnings from her latest book, “The Loney Century: How to Restore Human Connection in a World That’s Pulling Apart.” We find out how loneliness impacts more than just our mental health and the second-order effects of our “contactless” world. 

Follow Noreena on Twitter, @noreenahertz.

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Office Hours: The Investing Episode

Scott answers a question about whether buying a house is a good long-term investment. He also discusses how to take advantage of compound interest, how to hedge against inflation, and offers advice on what to do with inherited wealth. 

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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Prof G’s Investment Strategy

Scott shares his investment strategy via a previously recorded Section4 live stream. Today, you’ll learn a few of Scott’s key terms including the T-Algorithm, the Benjamin Button Effect, and the Rundle.

Scott then discusses the companies he’s invested in over the years, his biggest losses, and his four pillars to achieve long-term wealth.

Related Reading: The Algebra of Wealth

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Office Hours: The Education Episode

Scott answers a question about fair pay for teachers. He also explains why he’ll be heartbroken if his kids don’t end up going to college, despite all his qualms with the higher education system. Scott then shares his thoughts on how to address mental health on university campuses and offers suggestions for building more equitable institutions.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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Deglobalization, Public Policy, and Government Intervention — with Dambisa Moyo

We’re revisiting one of our favorite interviews featuring Dambisa Moyo. Dambisa is a global economist and bestselling author. Her latest book, How Boards Work — And How They Can Work Better in a Chaotic World, is out now. 

In this episode, Dambisa discusses all sorts of topics including the private sector, deglobalization, and public policy.

Twitter: @dambisamoyo

Website: dambisamoyo.com/

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Office Hours: App Store Fees, Remote vs. In-Person Learning, and Spending Time with Sick Loved Ones

Scott answers a question in reference to Elon Musk’s comment about Apple’s App Store, and whether Amazon is also part of the problem regarding the high fees for developers. Scott also discusses why he thinks in-person learning is a superior method compared to online learning in certain circumstances. He then gives a listener advice on navigating how to spend their time when a loved one is dying.  

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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Big Tech, Addressing Cyber Attacks, and Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness — with Ro Khanna

California Congressman Ro Khanna, who is serving his third term as the Representative for Silicon Valley, tells Scott about the Endless Frontier Act, a bipartisan bill he co-sponsored that aims to strengthen U.S. competitiveness with China through investments in technological and scientific leadership.

Ro also shares the best and worst of big tech companies, and what it will take to get them back in check. 

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Office Hours: Apple’s Dependency on Wireless Carriers, Productivity, and the Buy Now, Pay Later Revolution

Scott answers a question about whether fintech disruptors like Klarna and Affirm have a responsibility to educate younger consumers on how to bank responsibly. He also shares his thoughts on how Apple can continue to vertically integrate, offers career advice to someone with a job opportunity in Berlin, and shares how he stays productive. 

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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Emerging Technologies and China’s Crackdown on Tech — with Josh Wolfe

Josh Wolfe, the co-founder of Lux Capital, joins Scott to discuss his thoughts on the tech regulations coming out of China, and how investors should be thinking about them. He also discusses the sectors he’s keeping tabs on, including space and the metaverse, and the ones that he thinks are over and underhyped. Follow Josh on Twitter, @wolfejosh.

Scott opens by having a conversation with Pascal Gauthier, the CEO of Ledger. Ledger is building a hardware wallet for crypto assets — and full disclosure — Scott’s an investor. Pascal explains the technology and shares his thoughts on the crypto space. Follow Pascal on Twitter, @_pgauthier.

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Office Hours: Online Advertising, Seed Funding, and Teaching Entrepreneurship

Scott answers a question about what advertising might look like after the death of the cookie. He also shares his thoughts on what it takes to capture the attention of investors, and considers a proposal for an entrepreneurial-focused high school. 

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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