The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

#613: Russ Roberts on Lessons from F.A. Hayek and Nassim Taleb, Decision-Making Insights from Charles Darwin, The Dangers of Scientism, Wild Problems in Life and the Decisions That Define Us, Learnings from the Talmud, The Role of Prayer, and The Journey to Transcendence

Aug 5, 2022 · 01:57:43

✨ AI Summary

Roberts shares lessons from Hayek, Taleb, and Darwin on decision-making.
Warns against scientism and discusses navigating life's 'wild problems'.
Explores learnings from the Talmud, the role of prayer, and transcendence.

Guests on This Episode

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Russ Roberts

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