This week Francis is joined by financial content creator, educator, and author, Kyla Scanlon. Kyla writes about everything from crypto to macroeconomics to similarities between grief and love, bringing the human aspect of economics to the forefront. __ Kyla In This Economy? TikTok Instagram YouTube Twitter Newsletter Podcast __ References Kyla's essay The Most Valuable Commodity in the World is Friction Kyla's essay Economic Lessons from the Screwtape Letters Tasteland Ep. 14 ft. David Rudnick __ Timestamps 00:00:00 Animal Cracker friction 00:06:32 Understanding friction as a commodity 00:11:25 The simulation economy 00:18:07 Is the American dream a frictionless world? 00:25:25 The purpose of life is friction management 00:30:50 Corporate responsibility and alternatives to frictionlessness 00:34:56 Economic literacy for all 00:43:58 Making an impact through content creation 00:51:35 Crafting a unique style 00:55:55 Vibe report: Reagan National Economic Forum __ Our intro song, Night Life, is written by Nakisso Peralta and performed by Chillers.
