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E16: The Fertility Crisis
E16: The Fertility Crisis
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2024
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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.---The Riff is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co---Check out Erik's new show Request for Startups featuring a rotating cast of founders and investors sharing their requests for startups they want to exist in the world, and also their stories of navigating the idea maze in different sectors so founders don’t have to reinvent the wheel anymore. The first episode is out now - we cover better dating apps, references as a service, and WeWork for productivity.* Watch and Subscribe on Substack: https://requestforstartups.substack.com/p/receipt-based-dating-reference-checks* Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/request-for-startups-with-erik-torenberg/id1728659822* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/739L1LR32QI2XyoZlRh5nv---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: BRAVEGet 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.---LINKS:Byrne’s writing: thediff.co---X / TWITTER:@eriktorenberg (Erik)@byrnehobart (Byrne)@turpentinemedia (Turpentine)---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 TurpentineProducer: Sam KaufmanEditor: Seven MorrisFor guest or sponsorship inquiries please contact Sam@turpentine.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theriffpodcast.substack.com
Released:
Feb 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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