Episodes (Page 7)
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Dahlia Scheindlin shares insights into Palestinian and Israeli public opinion.
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Brian Klaas explores how random chance events shape history and lives.
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Noah Smith challenges the idea that nations grew rich through plunder.
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Matti Friedman critiques media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Daniel Gordis explains why Hamas's October 7th attack is an existential threat.
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Paul Bloom questions the desirability of moral artificial intelligence.
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Haviv Rettig Gur traces the origins of Israel and Zionism.
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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.