This podcast episode explores how geography impacts economic productivity and wealth, using Costa Rica as a primary example. The host discusses the country's underdeveloped road infrastructure, high gasoline prices despite government price controls, and the limitations this poses on economic growth compared to a place like Texas. He contrasts this with the efficiency of Amazon's delivery system in developed areas and reflects on his own reduced consumption habits. The episode concludes by considering the energy demands of AI and the potential overhype surrounding its current capabilities.
