The brilliant Kyla Scanlon returns for her second appearance on Infinite Loops. As well as being a prolific creator, curator and writer, Kyla is the founder of the financial education company Bread. Kyla joins the show to discuss the vibecession, her plans for Bread, the creator economy and much more.
Important Links:
- [Kyla’s website](https://kylascanlon.com)
- [Kyla’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/kylascan?s=21&t=UksOB4xRlZEEcoRQg6OcOQ)
- [Kyla’s TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@kylascan?)
- [Kyla’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kylascan/?hl=en)
- [Kyla’s Substack](https://kyla.substack.com)
- [Kyla’s Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-J8PybPmYl6VJbu8sCRdHQ)
Show Notes:
00:00 - Start
02:45 - Main Podcast
03:25 - Losing control of the meme
06:55 - Everything is vibes
11:59 - Inflation is a tax
15:25 - Are vibes top-down or bottom-up?
18:15 - Making complicated information fun
26:34 - The benefits of free markets
30:20 - Do governments have vibes?
38:58 - The creator economy
41:08 - Kyla’s company’s mission
44:40 - Education is broken
48:35 - Advice for upcoming content creators
50:26 - Against credentialism
57:47 - Open AI vs closed AI
01:04:48 - How can you change your models?
01:10:58 - What is your favourite medium?
01:14:05 - What would be the most surprising development over the next 12 months?
...and More!
Books Mentioned:
- The Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics; by Gary Zukav
- The Genius of the Beast: A Radical Re-Vision of Capitalism; by Howard Bloom
