Episodes (Page 14)
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Michael Easter argues modern life's excessive comfort contributes to anxiety and depression, advocating for embracing challenges.
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Don Boudreaux critiques the pandemic response, calling lockdowns an overreaction with high costs and little benefit.
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Claudia Hauer discusses 'Strategic Humanism,' exploring war, rage, and terrorism through a humanist lens.
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Sebastian Junger reflects on freedom after a challenging walk, exploring the tension between liberty and connection.
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Anja Shortland analyzes the economics of stolen art, tracing its path from theft to legitimate markets.
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Donald Shoup criticizes destructive parking policies, advocating for market-based pricing for curbside spots.
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Ian Leslie argues that conflict is essential for finding the right answers and solutions.
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Economist Bruce Meyer challenges extreme poverty claims based on flawed surveys.
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Jason Riley argues Black American challenges extend beyond discrimination.
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Julia Galef promotes the 'scout mindset' for rational thinking.
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Philosopher Agnes Callard re-examines the emotion of anger.
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Katy Milkman shares behavioral science insights on habit change.
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Roya Hakakian shares her immigrant experience in America.
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Mark Rank argues most Americans experience poverty.
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Psychologist Emiliana Simon-Thomas discusses the science of happiness.
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Tyler Cowen revisits pandemic lessons learned.
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Max Kenner discusses the Bard Prison Initiative.
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Megan McArdle discusses learning from catastrophes like pandemics and storms.
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Sherry Turkle shares her memoir, 'The Empathy Diaries'.
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Leon Kass discusses Aristotle's ideas on human flourishing.