In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook examine Ingenuism. What is Ingenuism? Why does Ingenuism matter? How do ideas progress through society?For anchor use this line instead: Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism: Predictions for 2024

Jan 12th, 2024 20m 14s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss plans for Ingenuism in 2024, predictions in progress and the shift in culture. Will 2024 be more accepting of progress and the acceleration of building?Sign up for our newsletter at

Ingenuism: The Trade Connection, Building Value

Dec 30th, 2023 16m 59s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss steel anti-trust legislation, Nippon Steel and the undercurrent that steel should be American made. Is owning and manufacturing steel outside of the US a national security issue? S

Ingenuism: When Regulations Suppress Experimentation

Dec 15th, 2023 24m 48s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss the progress of pharma-biotech and gene editing treatment in particular with reduction in tooth decay and the formidable costs of the FDA and overreach of government regulations. Si

Ingenuism: Learning by Doing – How Can Education Evolve?

Dec 8th, 2023 22m 53s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss education where Ingenuism is not practiced but should be. The education industrial complex has evolved to only provide the foundational layer. How do we get people connected to the b

Ingenuism: Artificial Intelligence -- Incentives Do Matter

Dec 1st, 2023 24m 18s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss artificial intelligence, open AI’s yo-yo firing of CEO and how fear is instigating slowing down the development of AI and the impact of the wrong incentives. How should we think from

Ingenuism: The Risk of Not Taking Risks

Nov 27th, 2023 20m 35s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss what the future looks like without taking risks. What is the risk of not developing AI? What is the risk of not investing resources out of fear? Is the future riskier if you don’t tak

Ingenuism: Is the US in Need of Managed Trade?

Nov 17th, 2023 24m 6s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss Noah Smith’s story about the growing consensus in the United States needs a central economy. How would this affect innovation?Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism: The Techno-Optimist Manifesto and SV's Problematic Concern with Fairness

Nov 13th, 2023 28m 10s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto and the backlash against optimism in technology. What does this mean for innovation? Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism: Marc Andressen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto is an Ode to Advancement

Nov 8th, 2023 25m 59s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto and how his vision for humanity paves the way for progress. What drives progress?Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism: What defines AI with Auren Hoffman

Nov 1st, 2023 58m 17s

In this episode, Yaron Brook sits down with Auren Hoffman to discuss AI, technology, startups, his role of chief historian and what that is. Is the pessimism around AI valid? What defines AI?Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism: Paradoxes in the Economy and Market

Sep 30th, 2023 22m 51s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss the contradictory signals in the market place, the economy and employment – is it up or down? Is the concern with a recession on track or will government overshoot/undershoot a correct

Ingenuism: Elan Musk, Ingenuist in Action

Sep 15th, 2023 21m 57s

Ingenuism is about experimentation and discovery. Elan Musk is a great example of an Ingenuist. In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss the new biography coming out about Elan Musk, Elan Musk as an Ingenuist in new busines

Ingenuism: Longevity, Risks and Progress

Sep 12th, 2023 21m 9s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss the Blueprint protocol, life extension measures and creating magic in our lives. The key is to be inspired to enhance one’s life to make it as good as it can be.Sign up for our new

Ingenuism: Winners and Losers of Industrial Policy

Sep 2nd, 2023 20m 16s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss winners and losers of industrial policy and the process that comes with planning.Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism and the Learning Dynamic

Aug 25th, 2023 32m 14s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discusslearning as a form of connection, integration and application as well as creation and progress. How do you apply ingenuity in ways that allow you to create new knowledge? Sign up fo

Ingenuism and the Pursuit of Personal Values

Aug 13th, 2023 20m 3s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss the goals and choices an individual makes and how Ingenuism helps in the pursuit of personal values. What does Ingenuism contribute?Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism: Is AI Really a Threat to Humanity?

Aug 3rd, 2023 24m 11s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss advantages and risks of autonomoustaxis and vehicles along with the backlash against AI. What are we giving up when we suppress technology?Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.

Ingenuism: Is Education Forcing Equality by Exclusion?

Jul 25th, 2023 17m 39s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook continue their discussion on Ingenuism in education, with a dive into California’s new math, math education and the perceived inequality in algebra by excluding Algebra in middle school to kee

Ingenuism: Are schools the optimal way to learn?

Jul 21st, 2023 22m 8s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss learning, how people learn and the institutions we’ve built around learning. Are schools the optimal way to learn?Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.Silicon Valley Exami

Ingenuism: Ingenuism & Industrial Planning

May 12th, 2023 24m 7s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss Noah Smith and the growing consensus that free trade is passé and industrial policy is the wave of the future (managed economy). Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.

Ingenuism: The Body Electric – Will AI be Your Doctor?

Apr 28th, 2023 25m 39s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss the two big moves in technology: AI and AI in bio tech and the life changing effects of AI in technology and culture. Will we have artificial wombs populating the moon? Do you have a

Ingenuism: Learning from Failure

Mar 31st, 2023 38m 3s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss the banking sector, learning from failure and the role regulators play in the banking industry and banking crisis. What lessons have (not) been learned? Sign up for our newsletter at

Ingenuism: What Have we Learned from the Crisis and the Subsequent Policy Response?

Mar 24th, 2023 43m 30s

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss Silicon Valley Bank, the banking crisis, what caused the banking industry to plummet, the SNL Crisis and what destroys banks. And they delve into what have we learned from the crisis a

Ingenuism: Progress, Innovation & Ingenuism

Mar 17th, 2023 1h 45m

In this episode, Robert Hendershott and Yaron Brook discuss Progress, Innovation & Ingenuism.Sign up for our newsletter at ingenuism.com.This interview aired on the Yaron Brook show on March 9th and includes audience questions.