Advice to Next Gen: Project 10 Years in Future and Look Back at Questions - Markus Brunnermeier

The video encourages viewers to be curious and break out of existing paradigms. It emphasizes the importance of balancing rigorous methods with innovative approaches. The speaker suggests thinking 10 years ahead to identify important questions and using thought experiments to gain perspective on what truly matters.

What is encouraged as a way to impress fellow economists while exploring new approaches?

• Being passive

• Being rigorous

• Being curious

• Being traditional

What should one consider when thinking about the future of economic and environmental questions?

• Current trends

• Long-term significance

• Immediate challenges

• Short-term gains

How far into the future does the speaker suggest projecting oneself to evaluate current questions?

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

What is the purpose of conducting thought experiments according to the speaker?

• To follow traditional methods

• To solve immediate problems

• To gain a different perspective

• To avoid making decisions

What does the speaker suggest is a useful tool for understanding what is important?

• Thought experiments

• Historical analysis

• Peer reviews

• Market trends