Episodes (Page 4)
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Examining sexual selection in birds, questioning if beauty is its own evolutionary force.
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Advocating for feedback in education that actively guides improvement, not just assessment.
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Lessons in leadership and management from a world-renowned restaurant.
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Exploring the unique and sometimes chaotic nature of Israeli democracy.
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The creation of the modern Middle East after the Ottoman Empire's dissolution.
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Debating the effectiveness of central planning versus market economies.
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Investigating the psychological roots of both minimalism and hoarding.
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Discussing the unintended consequences of striving for perfection with technology.
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Presenting an optimistic view of humanity's future alongside AI.
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Dana Gioia explains how opera's melodrama and often-unintelligible words evoke deep emotion.
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Michael Munger and Russ Roberts debate if Musk can use DOGE to reduce government power.
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Adam Kirsch discusses settler colonialism theory and its application to current events.
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Emily Oster argues public health officials must communicate complex truths honestly.
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Alain Bertaud links European city charm to zoning and American cities' charmlessness.
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Matti Friedman reflects on his soldiering experience in Lebanon and current conflicts.
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Scott Sumner argues against tariffs and industrial policy, calling them detrimental.
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Robert Chandler details the immersive process of translating Vasily Grossman's 'Life and Fate'.
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Tyler Cowen praises Vasily Grossman's 'Life and Fate' as a potential masterpiece.
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Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the shift of the Israeli public to the right.
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Cultivate awe by paying closer attention to the world.