Episodes (Page 7)
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Niall Ferguson advocates for clear free speech rules on campuses.
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Yossi Klein Halevi shares his book 'Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor'.
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Tyler Cowen discusses criteria for the greatest economist: breadth, depth, impact, theory, and empirical work.
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Andrew McAfee identifies 'geek' cultures as key to company success, not agility or tech.
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Jennifer Burns discusses her biography of Milton Friedman, revealing complexities beyond his public image.
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Zach Weinersmith questions the gains from space expansion given physiological challenges.
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Michael Easter explores why humans struggle with moderation in consumption.
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Robert Sapolsky argues that biology and environment determine behavior, negating free will.
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Alexandra Hudson explores the historical concept and practice of civility.
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Adam Mastroianni suggests we retain little from formal learning, focusing on 'vibes'.
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Elie Hassenfeld co-founded GiveWell to maximize charitable impact through data.
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Peter Attia emphasizes healthspan over lifespan for quality of life.
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Michael Munger discusses Adam Smith's solution to the trolley problem.
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Anupam Bapu Jena examines 'Random Acts of Medicine'.
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Roland Fryer uses data to understand racial disparities.
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Vinay Prasad questions the benefits of early cancer screening.
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Walter Russell Mead analyzes innovation and religion's role.
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Adam Mastroianni discusses the mind's resistance to new ideas.
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Zvi Mowshowitz expresses concern about the future of AI.
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Daron Acemoglu discusses innovation and shared prosperity.