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Episode: Leidy Klotz on Why the Best Solutions Involve Less— Not More | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 45
Published on January 23, 2023
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Subtract
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Leidy summarizes his research ideas in a new book called "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less."
In this excerpt, Leidy Klotz introduces his book titled "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less," where he summarizes his research ideas.
Now, being totally honest, when I first saw Leidy's book, I dismissed it as schlock—one of the hundreds of mediocre pop science books published every year.
The host Steve Levitt reflects on how he initially dismissed Leidy Klotz's book, "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less," as just another mediocre pop science offering, but later reconsidered that opinion.
But my friend Sandal Mullainathan, who you might remember from two previous episodes of this podcast, said, "No, Leidy's book is different.
Sandal Mullainathan, a friend of the host, highlights that Leidy Klotz's book is unique and stands apart from other popular science books.
So I gave" Subtract" a second chance and I realized, yes, there actually is something here.
Steve Levitt discusses his change of heart regarding Leidy Klotz's book "Subtract", mentioning that he initially dismissed it but later recognized its value after giving it another chance.
Now, you've written a book called "Subtract" and you've done a ton of academic research on the topic.
During the episode, the host mentions the book 'Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less' by Leidy Klotz, which serves as a foundation for their discussion.
I tell the story in the book, but he was basically sitting there thinking about how to lighten the drivetrain and then he's like, "What if I just take the whole thing away?"
The host discusses a story from Leidy Klotz's book that illustrates a thought-provoking concept about simplifying problems by removing elements rather than adding to them.
I also dislike many of the other examples in his book, but I give Leidy credit for good taste in this discussion.
The host expresses his dislike for some examples from Leidy Klotz's book, while acknowledging that Leidy has good taste in the choices he made during their discussion.
The one I use in my book is actually less lofty; it's more just about my own house.
Leidy discusses an example from his book that relates to an issue he has experienced in his own home.
In a subtle way, the message I took away from your book is that don't let the fact that everybody else is additive trick you into being additive too.
The host highlights the central message of Leidy Klotz's book, emphasizing the importance of resisting the trend of additive thinking in our decision-making.
One of the examples I use in the book is San Francisco's Embarcadero Freeway.
Leidy Klotz discusses an example from his book that relates to political motivation, specifically mentioning San Francisco's Embarcadero Freeway.