Seth Stephens-Davidowitz: Writing a Book with AI, NBA & Genes, and The Future of Creativity.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on our lives, exploring its use in writing books, unleashing creative potential, and shaping the future of publishing. We then shift gears to explore the realm of sports, examining the book written by Seth, "Who Makes The NBA," which he wrote in 30-days with the help of Artificial Intelligence. We explore the relationship between height and success, the potential of hidden talent, and the influence of genetics. Finally, we delve into the complex debate about free will and the role of socioeconomic background in sports achievement. This is a thought-provoking exploration of AI, creativity, and the human condition in both the creative and athletic world you won't want to miss. About Seth: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a data scientist, economist, and New York Times bestselling author, delves into the secrets of human behavior through internet data in his books "Everybody Lies" and "Don't Trust Your Gut". A former Google data scientist, contributing op-ed writer, and visiting lecturer, he holds a BA in philosophy from Stanford and a PhD in economics from Harvard. This passionate fan of New York sports and Leonard Cohen resides in Brooklyn. As developments in the field of artificial intelligence continue apace, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a former Google data scientist and bestselling author, recently launched his latest book project: an AI-driven exploration of who makes it to the NBA, written in 30 days. Read Who Makes The NBA now - https://www.amazon.com/Who-Makes-NBA-Data-Driven-Basketballs-ebook/dp/B0CPW4VN28/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Highlights 00:00 Introduction and Writing a book with AI. 04:08 Unleashing Creative Potential with AI. 11:52 The Impact of AI on Writing and Creativity. 14:45 Will AI Take Away our Jobs? 20:22 The Feasibility of Universal Basic Income. 22:05 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing. 28:50 Sharing Creative Progress in Social Media. 37:58 The Relationship Between Height and Success in Sports. 44:12 The Potential of Undiscovered Talent. 48:20 Nurture vs. Nature: Discovering Potential. 52:55 The Genetic Influence on Basketball, Sports. 56:10 The Debate on Free Will. 01:00:38 Socioeconomic Background and Success in Sports. 01:07:00 The Secret of Sports and Life: Incentives. ----- Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a loved one. If you are listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, rate the show and write a review with your thoughts -- I do read what you write and it helps more than you think! // Links // Website: https://throughconversations.com Get The Newsletter: https://throughconversations.ck.page/0c18d1ab61 // Keep In Touch // Twitter: https://twitter.com/thruconvpodcast Instagram (6,000 followers): https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=en YouTube (community of 35,000): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g