Reasonably Optimistic
Reasonably Optimistic
The Washington Post
An economist explains why he’s still ‘bullish on America’ — AI and all
56 minutes Posted Feb 11, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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Artificial intelligence is moving fast, with new tools changing how people work, create and compete. Whether you’re an AI doomer or AI boomer, it’s hard to ignore what’s coming. Economist and professor Tyler Cowen has spent years analyzing how these developments could reshape the economy and everyday life. He joins host Megan McArdle to talk through how AI could transform talent, human capital and competition — and how to make sure you don’t get left behind.