Episodes (Page 19)
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David Epstein discusses his book "Range."
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Mary Hirschfeld discusses "Aquinas and the Market."
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Robert Burton discusses his book "On Being Certain."
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Poverty activist Mauricio Miller discusses making poverty escapable, not just tolerable.
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Economist Emily Oster analyzes parenting data on breastfeeding, sleep, and vaccinations.
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Nobel Laureate Paul Romer discusses economic growth and the role of cities.
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Historian Jill Lepore explores nationalism, populism, and America's current state.
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Law professor Robin Feldman critiques drug patent systems and pricing.
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Philosopher Jacob Stegenga questions the efficacy of many medical treatments.
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Economist Daniel Hamermesh analyzes how people spend their time.
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Obstetrician Amy Tuteur argues against 'natural parenting' trends.
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Futurist Amy Webb discusses the concentration of AI development.
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Jacob Vigdor presents findings on Seattle's minimum wage increases.
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Discusses the instability of real capitalism and its tendency towards cronyism.
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Examines incentives for wildlife preservation in Africa through limited hunting.
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Explores the distinction between humans and machines in scientific thought.
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Investigates the reality and mechanisms of the placebo effect.
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Argues that scientific progress has not kept pace with researcher numbers.
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Examines research on crime, police, and criminal justice system impacts.
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Discusses the historical significance of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's life and work.