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Ep. 45: In defense of friction ft. Kyla Scanlon

Ep. 45: In defense of friction ft. Kyla Scanlon

Tasteland

June 4, 20251h 1m

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Show Notes

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.

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Kyla

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References

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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

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Our intro song, Night Life, is written by Nakisso Peralta and performed by Chillers.