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The Wealth of Nations
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This goes all the way back to Adam Smith.
The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, discusses the concept of specialization, referencing its origins with Adam Smith and suggesting his influential economic work, particularly 'The Wealth of Nations'.
They know about The Wealth of Nations and that Margaret Thatcher, the enemy, always had a copy of Wealth of Nations, the legend goes, in her handbag.
The mention refers to the book 'The Wealth of Nations' in the context of a popular belief that Margaret Thatcher always carried a copy in her handbag. This reference contributes to the discussion about public perception regarding Adam Smith.
When Adam Smith was writing The Wealth of Nations in the mid-18th century, it wasn't supermarkets he was worried about.
The mention highlights that while Adam Smith was writing 'The Wealth of Nations' in the mid-18th century, his concerns were quite different, not focused on the concept of supermarkets, which serves as a point of contrast in the current discussion.
Here is a passage from The Wealth of Nations read by John Ewell: While they were traders only, they managed their trade successfully and were able to pay from their profits a moderate dividend to the proprietors of the stock.
During the episode, John Ewell reads a passage from 'The Wealth of Nations', highlighting how traders managed their trade and provided dividends to stock proprietors.
At its peak, which was around the mid-18th century when Adam Smith was writing The Wealth of Nations, the East India Company controlled...
The mention references 'The Wealth of Nations,' a significant work by Adam Smith written during the mid-18th century, in the context of its relationship to the East India Company's prominence at that time.
Writing in The Wealth of Nations, Smith blamed the severity of the famine on the East India Company's improper regulations and injudicious restraints.
In the discussion, it's noted that Adam Smith addresses the famine in 'The Wealth of Nations,' attributing its severity to the East India Company's poor regulations and unwise restrictions.
Oh yes, that's another phrase I really love, and to be honest, there are parts of The Wealth of Nations that are mesmerizingly mundane.
During the podcast, a discussion touches upon 'The Wealth of Nations', pointing out that while some sections may seem mundane, they are nonetheless captivating.
So I think the association of Smith with economics has privileged that particular element in his analysis, which is more apparent in The Wealth of Nations.
In this segment, the book 'The Wealth of Nations' is referenced in the context of discussing how Adam Smith's analysis relates to economic theory.
It was in this 17th century building that Smith completed the final editions of his two masterworks: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and, of course, The Wealth of Nations.
In the context of the discussion, 'The Wealth of Nations' is highlighted as one of the two significant works completed by Adam Smith in a historic 17th-century building.
I'm sure he'd have risen with the sun and done some work on his revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations before he put on his dress coat and wandered up Edinburgh's beautiful Royal Mile.
The mention discusses how Adam Smith likely spent his time revising his works, particularly referring to 'The Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
While he was able to make meaningful revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations during his time at Panmure, he was also, unfortunately, really busy with his day job.
'The Wealth of Nations' is referenced in the context of revisions that Adam Smith was making while working at Panmure House.
I know The Wealth of Nations is the most famous book, but for me, as mentioned earlier, it's the Theory of Moral Sentiments that serves as the true guide.
In this segment, 'The Wealth of Nations' is referenced as the most well-known book by Adam Smith, contrasting it with his other work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', which the speaker considers to be a more genuine guide.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations; those were the books Adam Smith left behind.
In this segment, host Stephen Dubner references 'The Wealth of Nations' as one of the significant books left behind by Adam Smith.
If you know anything at all about Adam Smith, it probably comes from his second and most famous book, The Wealth of Nations.
In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner highlights 'The Wealth of Nations' as Adam Smith's second and most celebrated book, suggesting that most people's knowledge about Smith is derived from this influential work.
In that same year, a Scottish economist named Adam Smith launched another revolution with a book entitled The Wealth of Nations, which exposed for all time the folly of protectionism.
In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner discusses 'The Wealth of Nations', a pivotal book by Adam Smith that highlights the flaws of protectionist policies, emphasizing its revolutionary impact on economic thought.
And then, of course, with The Wealth of Nations, how do you understand the forces of national wealth?
In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner references 'The Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith while discussing the concepts surrounding national wealth.
Obviously, some biographers suggest that he was certainly looking at things in the early part of The Wealth of Nations; he talks about pin manufacture, and obviously in Kirkcaldy, that was in the next village to here.
During the discussion, a local expert brings up 'The Wealth of Nations' to illustrate an example of pin manufacture, indicating its relevance to the topic at hand.
If you have read even a little bit of The Wealth of Nations, you may recall the passage that George Proudfoot is talking about here—the pin factory.
In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses the famous pin factory example found in 'The Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith, inviting listeners to reflect on its significance.
Here is how Smith put it in The Wealth of Nations: 'If they had all worked separately and independently and without any of them having been educated to this peculiar business, they certainly could not each of them have made 20; perhaps not one pin in a day.'
In this segment, a quote from Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' is discussed, highlighting the importance of specialization in production.
What is Smith trying to explain in The Wealth of Nations?
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner inquires about the main intent behind Adam Smith's classic work, 'The Wealth of Nations'.
Adam Smith changed that; here is a famous passage from the first of five books that make up The Wealth of Nations: 'It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner but from their regard to their own interest.'
In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner discusses a notable excerpt from Book One of 'The Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith, emphasizing the idea that self-interest drives economic behavior rather than altruism.
It also says on the site stood the home of his mother, in which he lived from 1767 to 1776, and completed The Wealth of Nations.
In the podcast, host Stephen Dubner refers to 'The Wealth of Nations' while discussing the historical context surrounding its completion and its significance.
But you see the references to The Wealth of Nations.
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses a mention of 'The Wealth of Nations,' referring to its significance as a foundational economic text.
It doesn't say The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but The Theory of Moral Sentiments tells you so much more about Smith than what The Wealth of Nations does.
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner highlights the differences between 'The Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' emphasizing that the latter provides deeper insights into Adam Smith's ideas.
You see the humanity and understanding of people from The Theory of Moral Sentiments even more so than from The Wealth of Nations.
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner draws a comparison between 'The Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', highlighting how the latter showcases a deeper understanding of human nature.
Years later in The Wealth of Nations, he would blame the incentives, explaining that professors were paid well whether they taught well or not at the University of Oxford.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses Adam Smith's critique in 'The Wealth of Nations', where he highlights the issue of professors at the University of Oxford being rewarded regardless of their teaching effectiveness.
There were just the two books: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, with multiple editions of each since he was an inveterate reviser.
In this segment, the podcast host discusses Adam Smith's significant works, highlighting 'The Wealth of Nations' alongside 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' emphasizing Smith's tendency to revise his publications.
Smith later very famously said that this letter brought on me ten times more abuse than the very violent attack I made on the entire commercial system of Great Britain, meaning of course The Wealth of Nations.
In this segment, the host discusses a quote from Adam Smith, where he reflects on the backlash he received after discussing his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations. Smith emphasizes the impact of his book on public perception and debate.
The Wealth of Nations is an attack on the entire commercial system of Great Britain.
In this segment, the podcast host references Adam Smith, highlighting his influential work, "The Wealth of Nations," which critiques the commercial system of Great Britain.
It has been said that Thatcher carried a copy of The Wealth of Nations in her handbag.
The podcast discusses how Margaret Thatcher was reputed to carry a copy of Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' in her handbag, highlighting her alignment with his economic principles.
Here was the big question: would Britain be, as Adam Smith wrote in The Wealth of Nations, a nation of shopkeepers or a nation of government bureaucrats?
In this segment, the podcast host discusses a critical question regarding Britain's identity, quoting Adam Smith's work 'The Wealth of Nations' to explore whether the country would evolve into a society of shopkeepers or bureaucrats.
In Book Five of The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith would appear to support this: "For a very small expense, the public can facilitate, can encourage, and can even impose upon almost the whole body of the people the necessity of acquiring those essential parts of education.
In this segment, the podcast discusses Book Five of 'The Wealth of Nations,' quoting Adam Smith's views on how public investment can promote essential education for society.
Yes, because The Wealth of Nations is an enormous, sprawling book \u2014elephantine\u2014and it's filled with facts, figures, and arguments, some of them not entirely consistent.
In this segment, the host discusses Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations,' describing it as a large and intricate work containing numerous facts and arguments, some of which may not align perfectly with one another.
Do you really think he would publish The Wealth of Nations after dedicating so many years to it with an incomplete understanding of the government's role in providing services like education and transportation?
The speaker questions whether Adam Smith would have chosen to publish 'The Wealth of Nations' after investing so many years into it, especially if he had an incomplete understanding of the government's role in crucial areas like education and transportation, thereby underscoring the depth of Smith's intellectual commitment.
I think the real Adam Smith Problem is that most economists and politicians who refer to The Wealth of Nations for guidance have simply not read The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
The podcast host states that most economists and politicians who reference 'The Wealth of Nations' for guidance have not read 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', a position that has been called the 'real Adam Smith problem'.
As Dennis Rasmussen explained, reconciling The Wealth of Nations with The Theory of Moral Sentiments isn’t particularly difficult.
In this episode, the host shares that Dennis Rasmussen outlined how easy it is to reconcile the ideas presented in 'The Wealth of Nations' with those in 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'.
What does Matheson mean when he says that specialization makes us rich? This idea goes all the way back to Adam Smith. Adam Smith stated that specialization is the royal road to prosperity, because if people specialize, they can truly excel at something.
In this episode, the concept of specialization is explored as a key economic idea attributed to Adam Smith. The discussion references his seminal work, 'The Wealth of Nations', where he argues that specialization leads to greater prosperity by allowing individuals to excel in specific tasks.
Moby Dick
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We met and we talked about like Herman Melville and Moby Dick for a really long time.
In a conversation between David Admi and Will Butler, 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville is discussed extensively, showcasing Will's intellectual interests that go beyond music.
We spoke with economists, historians, a Moby Dick scholar, and an environmental activist whose mission in life is to stop whale hunting.
In this episode, the host discusses the book 'Moby Dick' with various experts, including a scholar specializing in the book. This reference highlights its relevance to the broader conversation about whaling.
Yeah, I see. Have you read Moby Dick?
The podcast host asks the interviewee, a modern whaler, if he has read 'Moby Dick'. This question is posed in the context of a broader discussion about whales and their behavior.
How many times have you read Moby Dick? I’m 50 years old.
In a discussion on the podcast, the host asks a guest about the number of times they have read 'Moby Dick', highlighting its significance in literary culture.
I read Moby Dick for the first time at the age of 17. What was your impression on your first reading at 17 years old?
The guest reflects on their first reading of 'Moby Dick' at the age of 17, sharing their impressions of the book.
I could not believe the book; if it were not for Moby Dick, whaling would be one of a series of interests, but because Moby Dick has loomed so large, I went all in on whaling then, huh?
The guest explains how 'Moby Dick' profoundly influenced their interest in whaling, stating that the book inspired them to delve deeply into the subject.
In 1851, he published a novel called The Whale, later retitled Moby Dick or The Whale. At some point, you may have read Moby Dick or pretended to.
The host discusses the novel 'Moby Dick,' originally published as 'The Whale' in 1851, by Herman Melville, suggesting that it is a book many have either read or feigned familiarity with.
But as much as I’d like to say that Moby Dick is a book about whaling, I mean, we have been doing this three-part series on the history and economics of whaling, Moby Dick isn't really about whaling.
In the episode, the host explains that even though the discussion revolves around the history and economics of whaling, the book 'Moby Dick' is not fundamentally about that topic.
And what was life like on board the Pequod, the whaling ship in Moby Dick? After the break, we tried to get a feel for that.
The host of Freakonomics Radio inquires about the experiences on the whaling ship, the Pequod, as depicted in 'Moby Dick'.
And how about the crew in Moby Dick? The book you love more than anything describes for me the diversity of the crew on the Pequod.
In this segment, the host of Freakonomics Radio inquires about the crew in 'Moby Dick,' discussing how the book illustrates the diversity of the crew aboard the Pequod.
The book you love more than anything describes for me the diversity of the crew on the Pequod. The crew of Moby Dick is probably more diverse than any historic whaling ship was.
The host discusses how the diversity of the crew in 'Moby Dick' compares to real historic whaling ships, highlighting the unique aspects of the fictional crew on the Pequod.
I'm laughing, especially because one of the very funny discourses on Twitter about Moby Dick is that there's a whole kind of subset of Moby Dick-obsessed Twitter, and one of the jokes is about what it means to hate a specific animal.
The host discusses a humorous Twitter community obsessed with the book 'Moby Dick', highlighting the jokes and discourses related to it.
Part of what makes Moby Dick funny in some ways is that there’s a hatred for a specific animal. Can you describe in just a few words what Moby Dick Twitter is like?
The host discusses how the book 'Moby Dick' has a humorous aspect, stemming from a particular aversion to a specific animal found in the story.
Well, a lot of it is taking lines from Moby Dick and translating them into popular memes, and so that’s always amusing. Do you have a favorite or two?
The guest discusses how lines from 'Moby Dick' are creatively transformed into popular memes, sharing a humorous take on the book.
The distracted boyfriend meme is a common one where the original girlfriend is something like the plot of the novel, and the girl that is distracting the boyfriend—the boyfriend is Melville, and the girl distracting him can be something like minute details about whaling taxonomy. So that kind of meme.
During the episode, a guest from Freakonomics Radio describes how the popular distracted boyfriend meme relates to Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick', illustrating the contrast between the book's plot and the distractions from minute details of whaling.
It's an outlier only in the sense that it remains widely read today, in part because by naming the whale Moby Dick, I mean, there are so many ways. Melville is like a deeply queer writer; all of his texts have scenes of mutual masturbation or various other queer subtexts.
In this episode, the guest discusses how 'Moby Dick' is still widely read today and explores its significant themes, highlighting Melville's unique perspective as a writer.
The challenge of reading Moby Dick is having a comfort in not knowing, being someone who can sit with dissatisfaction, or sit with inconclusiveness, sit with discomfort, sit with the idea that things will not be resolved necessarily in the timeframe or the way that you want them to. I don't think everybody's comfortable with that.
The guest discusses the complexities and challenges involved in reading 'Moby Dick', highlighting the importance of comfort with uncertainty and unresolved themes.
So if you could go back to your 17-year-old self, and maybe when you first read it and fell in love with it, but then tack onto your 17-year-old self your current self with your deeper understanding of the book, how would you describe to your classmates who were not interested in reading Moby Dick, or maybe to the millions of people today, the billions of people today who remain uninterested in reading Moby Dick?
The host of Freakonomics Radio asks the guest how someone would describe the book 'Moby Dick' to those who are not interested in reading it, reflecting on personal connections to the book.
Moby Dick is deeply weird and funny, and what it especially does for me, both the 17-year-old me and the 18- or 20-year-olds to whom I teach it now, and to my 50-year-old self who still reads it at least once a year, is that Moby Dick takes any sense that you might have that there is some transcendent, great, perfect work of genius or truth in the world and turns it into a mess.
The guest shares her thoughts on the book 'Moby Dick', explaining how it has influenced different stages of her life and how it challenges the notion of a perfect work of genius, leaving readers with a more complex perspective.
The idea that things can be messy is part of the form of Moby Dick's own messiness.
In this segment, the guest discusses 'Moby Dick' and reflects on the inherent messiness of its structure, highlighting how the chaotic elements are integral to the book's form.
But the odds are you will have to seek it out, as Melville writes in Moby Dick: it is not down in any map; true places never are.
In this segment, the host references Herman Melville's classic novel 'Moby Dick', noting how the author suggests that true places are not found on any map.
Also, why is it still a good idea to read Moby Dick? There's a headline early in the novel that says bloody battle in Afghanistan, grand contested election for the presidency of the United States—and is a 19th-century whaling crew more ethnically diverse than your 21st-century office?
The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, explores the relevance of the classic novel Moby Dick, questioning why it remains a worthwhile read today. He highlights the timelessness of its themes and draws parallels between the 19th-century story and contemporary issues.
The whale itself became central to our art and culture. Part of what makes Moby Dick funny is that there's a hatred for a specific animal.
The host discusses how whales have become central to art and culture, mentioning that the book 'Moby Dick' is considered funny due to the animosity it expresses towards a specific whale.
The Essex was the real-life inspiration for Moby Dick by Herman Melville, the whale of all whaling books.
The host discusses the book 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville, highlighting that it was inspired by the actual events surrounding the Essex whale ship.
The most famous whale ship disaster was the Essex; just about every kid in America learned the story of this ship that was rammed by a whale and which Melville would use for the climax of Moby Dick.
In the episode, the host references 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville while discussing the famous Essex ship disaster, highlighting how this incident influenced Melville's writing.
That again is Nathaniel Philbrick; for my money, Moby Dick is America's Bible.
In this segment, the host cites Nathaniel Philbrick, who claims that 'Moby Dick' should be considered America's Bible.
The ship in Moby Dick isn't called the Essex; it's called the Pequod.
In this segment, the host clarifies a detail about the book 'Moby Dick', stating that the ship featured in the story is named Pequod, not Essex.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
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She didn't read the first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, clearly, but she read the second one and did use that as an authority to promote her economic theories and activities and policies.
In the discussion, it's noted that Margaret Thatcher did not read 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' but used a different book by Adam Smith as a foundation for her economic theories and policies.
It's in The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but it's understood in a richer context in The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
The book 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' is mentioned twice as part of a discussion about its context and understanding, particularly relating to the thoughts of Adam Smith.
It was in this 17th century building that Smith completed the final editions of his two masterworks: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and, of course, The Wealth of Nations.
During the discussion, the book 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' was highlighted as one of the two significant works completed by Adam Smith in the building being described.
I'm sure he'd have risen with the sun and done some work on his revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations before he put on his dress coat and wandered up Edinburgh's beautiful Royal Mile.
The mention describes how Adam Smith likely began his day, working on revisions to 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' and 'The Wealth of Nations', while also painting a picture of his life in Edinburgh.
Some people have suggested that, and they've said that if you look at some of the changes made to the very final edition of The Theory of Moral Sentiments after she had passed away, some of the passages might be interpreted as reducing the religious context.
In this segment, the podcast examines The Theory of Moral Sentiments and discusses how certain changes in its final edition may be seen as diminishing its religious undertones.
While he was able to make meaningful revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations during his time at Panmure, he was also, unfortunately, really busy with his day job.
In this segment, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' is discussed, highlighting the revisions made by Adam Smith while he was at Panmure House.
I know The Wealth of Nations is the most famous book, but for me, as mentioned earlier, it's the Theory of Moral Sentiments that serves as the true guide.
'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' is described as 'the true guide' when compared to the more popular 'The Wealth of Nations'.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations; those were the books Adam Smith left behind.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner highlights 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' as one of the significant works authored by Adam Smith, alongside 'The Wealth of Nations'.
Maybe you have read some of Smith's first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but probably not.
In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses Adam Smith's first book, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', suggesting that it is less commonly read compared to Smith's other renowned work.
And these are the questions that animate Smith's first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' highlighting it as the foundational book that addresses moral judgment questions.
It doesn't say The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but The Theory of Moral Sentiments tells you so much more about Smith than what The Wealth of Nations does.
Stephen Dubner discusses how 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' provides deeper insights into Adam Smith's thoughts compared to his more famous work, 'The Wealth of Nations'.
I think my understanding of Smith has moved on; that would have been the book which people would have recognized, but for Smith, of course, there's no question about it, The Theory of Moral Sentiments is an extremely important book.
A guest speaker discusses how their understanding of Adam Smith has evolved, highlighting the significance of 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' as a key work that many people recognize.
You see the humanity and understanding of people from The Theory of Moral Sentiments even more so than from The Wealth of Nations.
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses the insights of 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' highlighting its portrayal of human nature and empathy, comparing it to Adam Smith's other work, 'The Wealth of Nations.'
Coming up, we hear from one Smith scholar who agrees that The Theory of Moral Sentiments is the more interesting, richer, and in many ways, the more innovative of the two books.
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner introduces a discussion featuring a Smith scholar who highlights the innovative aspects of 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', describing it as richer and potentially more interesting than another of Smith's works.
There were just the two books: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, with multiple editions of each since he was an inveterate reviser.
In this segment, the podcast host highlights 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' as one of the two significant works by Adam Smith, alongside 'The Wealth of Nations', while noting that Smith was known for revising his texts extensively.
If you read both of Adam Smith's major works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, you might conclude that there is not just one Adam Smith but two.
The discussion highlights 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' alongside 'The Wealth of Nations', indicating a contrast in Adam Smith's perspectives that implies the existence of different aspects to his philosophical identity.
Glory Liu discusses this theory, which posits that Smith changed his mind or had a change of heart between writing The Theory of Moral Sentiments in 1759 and The Wealth of Nations in 1776.
In this segment, Glory Liu elaborates on Adam Smith's evolving theories as reflected in his two major works, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' and 'The Wealth of Nations,' highlighting the contradictions that have sparked debate and are referred to as the 'Adam Smith Problem.'
The concepts of sympathy in The Theory of Moral Sentiments and self-interest in The Wealth of Nations are perfectly compatible.
The podcast discusses 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' in relation to 'The Wealth of Nations', highlighting how the concepts of 'sympathy' and 'self-interest' can coexist within Adam Smith's philosophy.
My book attempts to reintroduce modern readers to Adam Smith's overlooked masterpiece, The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
The guest shares that his book aims to help modern readers rediscover Adam Smith's neglected work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'.
There’s one passage from The Theory of Moral Sentiments that Roberts emphasizes heavily in his book.
In this segment, the speaker highlights a particular passage from 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' that Roberts emphasizes in his own book.
If you're going to read just one paragraph from this work, this might be the one: Man naturally desires not only to be loved but also to be lovely or to be the proper object of love; He naturally dreads not only to be hated but also to be hateful or to be the proper object of hatred; He desires not just praise but praiseworthiness or to be that which, though it should be praised by no one, is still the natural and proper object of praise; He fears not only being blamed but also blameworthiness or to be that which, though it should be blamed by nobody, is nonetheless still the natural and proper object of blame.
In the podcast, a specific passage from 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith is quoted, highlighting the significance of being deserving of love and praise.
After reading The Theory of Moral Sentiments and pondering its content, did your economist colleagues think you had softened?
The guest is asked if his colleagues' views of him had softened after he read and contemplated 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments.'
Thus, I want to know how the act of reading The Theory of Moral Sentiments affected you.
The host inquires about the impact that reading 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' had on the guest, especially in light of Adam Smith's insights into human motivations.
Yet, reading The Theory of Moral Sentiments made me realize that many other influences affect us.
The guest reflects on how reading 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith helped him understand that various influences beyond just monetary incentives play a significant role in shaping human behavior.
Throughout these recent episodes, we have likewise been reevaluating Adam Smith, hoping that it too will yield benefits.
The host reflects on the ongoing reevaluation of Adam Smith, particularly drawing on insights from his work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' to highlight potential benefits that may arise from this reassessment.
I think the real Adam Smith Problem is that most economists and politicians who refer to The Wealth of Nations for guidance have simply not read The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
In the podcast, the host argues that many economists and politicians who cite 'The Wealth of Nations' for insights have likely not read Adam Smith's earlier work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments.'
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
In this episode, the podcast references 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', highlighting it as a recent book by Michael Lewis, who is known for his insightful works on finance and economics.
The thing is, as you read Michael Lewis's book, it's hard to separate Bankman-Fried's illegal behaviors from the ones that were just sloppy or weird.
In this segment, the host discusses the intricate details presented in Michael Lewis's book, highlighting the difficulties in distinguishing between the illegal actions and the bizarre behaviors of Bankman-Fried.
The story really begins in 2017 when Bankman-Fried quit his job at the trading firm Jane Street Capital to start his own crypto trading firm, Alameda Research, as Lewis's book makes clear.
In this segment, the host refers to Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', highlighting how it sheds light on the story of Bankman-Fried's transition from his role at Jane Street Capital to founding Alameda Research.
Here is a passage from Going Infinite.
The host of Freakonomics Radio refers to the book 'Going Infinite' and mentions that they will be citing a specific passage from it.
He ultimately decided to make as much money as possible; his personal goal was infinity dollars, thus the title of Michael Lewis's book.
In this segment, the host discusses the motivations behind Sam Bankman-Fried's actions, referencing Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon' to illustrate the concept of pursuing limitless wealth.
Here's a passage from Going Infinite: Sam had long since decided that any discussions about his inner life and its consequences for others were futile.
During the episode, the host quotes a passage from the book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon' by Michael Lewis, highlighting a profound reflection on personal experiences.
And I think I could be wrong about this; it's possible they canceled him because they just decided they didn't need him, but I think between the time they teed him up and the time they called him, they read my book and they saw that he presented the same kind of problem I would present.
In this segment of the podcast, the host suggests that the lawyers involved in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried may have read the host's book, 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,' to assess a potential witness, Ramnik Aurora.
There is a particularly revealing scene, particularly sad scene toward the end of Lewis's book.
In this segment, the host discusses a poignant scene from Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', providing context for the topics addressed in the episode.
The book is called 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon' by Michael Lewis.
During the podcast, the host explicitly mentions the title of the book, 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,' and its author, Michael Lewis.
And that Michael Lewis book on Sam Bankman-Fried has just been published; it's called 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.'
The host highlights the recent publication of Michael Lewis's book about Sam Bankman-Fried, titled 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.'
The Truth About Immigration
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He came to our attention because of a book he has coming out soon called The Truth About Immigration.
In this episode, the host, Stephen Dubner, introduces Zeke Hernandez, a business professor at Wharton, who has an upcoming book titled 'The Truth About Immigration.' This book serves as the basis for the episode's quiz.
Well, Zeke, as I mentioned, is a business professor at Wharton, but he's also an expert in immigration and has written a book called The Truth About Immigration, which was one of the foundations for a series that we are preparing to release very soon.
During the episode, Stephen Dubner highlights Zeke Hernandez, a business professor at Wharton and an immigration expert, who has written a significant book titled 'The Truth About Immigration.' This book is important as it serves as a foundational piece for a forthcoming series.
Zeke has written a forthcoming book called The Truth About Immigration and he is going to quiz you on some immigration facts and statistics. Does that sound okay?
In this segment, the host, Stephen Dubner, introduces Zeke Hernandez and his upcoming book 'The Truth About Immigration,' which serves as the basis for a quiz on immigration facts and statistics.
So we've got on the other line Zeke Hernandez, who's a business professor at the Wharton School at Penn, and he's the author of a forthcoming book called The Truth About Immigration.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner introduces Zeke Hernandez, a business professor at the Wharton School at Penn, who is the author of the upcoming book titled 'The Truth About Immigration'.
That's Zeke Hernandez; he's a professor of management at Wharton and the author of a forthcoming book called 'The Truth About Immigration.' We met him in part one of this series.
In this segment, the host mentions Zeke Hernandez, a professor at Wharton, who is the author of an upcoming book titled 'The Truth About Immigration.' This reference adds context to Hernandez's expertise and his involvement in the ongoing series.
Here again is Zeke Hernandez, author of 'The Truth About Immigration.' It's a complicated issue, but there is a legitimate complaint by states and localities that become the gateways for a disproportionate number of immigrants.
In this segment, the host revisits the book 'The Truth About Immigration' by Zeke Hernandez while discussing the complexities surrounding immigration issues and the concerns raised by states and localities that experience a high influx of immigrants.
Zeke Hernandez's forthcoming book is called 'The Truth About Immigration.' In it, he spends a lot of time untangling and simplifying the many components of this particularly complex issue.
The host discusses 'The Truth About Immigration,' a forthcoming book by Zeke Hernandez, highlighting its intent to clarify the complex issues surrounding immigration. This mention underscores Hernandez's role as a key expert featured in the episode.
He's also written his first book to be published in June; it is called 'The Truth About Immigration.' It is a book full of research and facts at a moment when every conversation about immigration seems to coalesce around emotion or politics.
In this episode, Steven Dubner discusses Zeke Hernandez's upcoming book, 'The Truth About Immigration,' set to be published in June. The book promises to provide a wealth of research and factual information amidst the often emotionally charged discussions surrounding immigration.
Liar's Poker
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His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
During the podcast, several notable works by Michael Lewis are highlighted, including Liar's Poker, emphasizing his impact on literature related to finance and economics.
This began with his first book, 'Liar's Poker.' My first job was in the very best place to tell the story about Wall Street in the 1980s.
In this segment, the host discusses Michael Lewis's first book, 'Liar's Poker,' highlighting its significance in telling the story of Wall Street during the 1980s.
'Liar's Poker' is part memoir and part expose of the money harvesting industry.
The mention refers to the book 'Liar's Poker,' which combines memoir and exposé to examine the money harvesting industry.
Lewis did recently have occasion to go back and reread 'Liar's Poker,' and what did he think?
In a recent discussion, the author reflected on his experience of rereading the book 'Liar's Poker' and shared his thoughts on it.
'Liar's Poker' was set at the beginning of what turned out to be a movement to monetize and financialize everything.
The discussion highlights how the book 'Liar's Poker' captures the emergence of trends in monetizing and financializing various aspects of society.
He read 'Liar's Poker.' Yes, he had read it, and I think that's why he let me through his door in the first place when I got there and started asking him questions that sounded like the kind of questions you'd ask a Wall Street trader.
In this segment, the speaker discusses how Billy Beane's reading of 'Liar's Poker' influenced his decision to allow Michael Lewis into his office for questioning. The mention highlights the significance of the book in establishing rapport.
Now you're talking about Liar's Poker here, not Moneyball, correct? Liar's Poker: pure accident.
In this segment, the speaker clarifies that they are discussing 'Liar's Poker' and not 'Moneyball', emphasizing that the success of 'Liar's Poker' was a matter of pure chance.
Grit
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Our friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote a book about this. It's called Grit, the power of passion and perseverance.
The host mentions that their friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist, wrote a book about persistence and states its title.
Angela, in case you don't know, is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book Grit.
During the episode, the host introduces Angela Duckworth, highlighting that she is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of the book 'Grit'. This introduction gives context to her expertise and role in the discussion.
Our friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote a book about this. It's called Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
In this segment, the host highlights that Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist, authored a book titled 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,' which explores the significance of persistence.
and that's how I discovered your book grit and oh man grit every day that is Bosh talking to the author of grit Angela Duckworth
Chris Bosh mentions discovering Angela Duckworth's book 'Grit' after his coach gifted it to him.
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia; she's the author of the book 'Grit' and she is my co-host on the no stupid questions podcast, which you should also be listening to.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner introduces Angela Duckworth, highlighting her background as a psychologist and her authorship of the book 'Grit', while also noting her role as a co-host on the podcast 'No Stupid Questions'.
it is hosted by me and Angela Duckworth who teaches psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and she wrote the book grit the power of passion and perseverance
Stephen Dubner introduces Angela Duckworth and mentions her book.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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Kahneman was a phenomenally influential psychologist who won a Nobel Prize in economics, wrote the best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow, and left behind an army of collaborators, mentees, and admirers.
The host of Freakonomics Radio discusses Daniel Kahneman, a highly influential psychologist and Nobel Prize winner in economics, who authored the best-selling book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', highlighting his impact and the legacy he left behind.
Our email is [email protected]. Coming up next time on the show, Daniel Kahneman is perhaps best known as the author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' but he also helped revolutionize the fields of both psychology and economics, and his influence has been enormous.
The book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman is mentioned as a way to recognize the author, who will be featured in the upcoming episode.
He became famous for his 2011 book Thinking, Fast and Slow, but it was his decades of earlier research, much of it done with his collaborator Amos Tversky, that revolutionized not only psychology but helped create the field of behavioral economics.
In this episode, the host discusses Daniel Kahneman's influential book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' which contributed to his fame, while highlighting that his earlier research played a significant role in transforming psychology and establishing behavioral economics.
Right, well, my thinking on this has been guided by a distinction drawn by Kahneman and Tversky between two types of thinking: one being an inside approach and the other being an outside approach. The inside approach involves really focusing on the case at hand and trying to work out the details of that unique case.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner references a distinction made by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky regarding two modes of thinking: the inside approach, which focuses on the particulars of a unique case, and the outside approach. This reference is closely aligned with the key concepts presented in Kahneman's book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', highlighting his influence on the discussion.
You may be familiar with system 1 and system two from the book Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
The host references the book as a source for the concept of System 1 and System 2 thinking.
The Work of Art
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The title of Adam Moss's book, The Work of Art, is of course a double entendre.
In this segment, the podcast host Stephen Dubner refers to Adam Moss's book, 'The Work of Art,' and highlights its double meaning.
So he needed to find something else to make something that he would be good at, and that's how he came to write The Work of Art, a book about how other creative people make something from nothing.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses how Adam Moss wrote "The Work of Art" after realizing his painting skills weren't up to par. The book explores the creative process and how individuals can create something from seemingly nothing.
For I think the book is a bit of, not a smoke and mirror, but a bit of sleight of hand in that it's called The Work of Art, and it's plainly about the process of making creative things, and it's plainly about what it took for those creators to even get to the point where they were able to create something.
In this segment, Steven Dubner discusses Adam Moss's book, which explores the intricacies of creativity and the processes that enable artists to produce their work.
His book is called 'The Work of Art,' although it might just as easily have been called 'The Art of Work.'
In this segment, Stephen Dubner refers to the title of Adam Moss's book, 'The Work of Art,' as he wraps up the interview, highlighting a playful suggestion that it could also have been named 'The Art of Work.'
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
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The other book he just mentioned, 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,' is also well worth reading, and you can hear its author, Samin Nosrat, on a couple of Freakonomics Radio episodes from 2023.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner highlights the book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' as a worthwhile read, mentioning that its author, Samin Nosrat, has appeared in previous episodes of Freakonomics Radio.
She is the author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," a best-selling book about food and cooking, and about Samin herself. The book was also turned into a four-part Netflix series you may have seen.
The podcast host, during the introduction of the episode, identifies Samin Nosrat as the author of the book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat'. This book discusses topics related to food, cooking, and provides insights into Samin's own life.
I wrote a book called Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat that took me a very long time to write. That is Sameen Nasrat.
Sameen Nasrat, a guest on the show, discusses her book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' and reflects on the time it took to create it. Her success as a cookbook author is highlighted in the context of the conversation.
There is a good chance you're already familiar with Samina Nasrat's Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, published in 2017, sold more than a million copies in the U.S. alone, and it was turned into a popular Netflix series starring Nasrat.
In this segment, the host discusses the book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' by Samin Nosrat, highlighting its publication in 2017, its impressive sales of over a million copies in the U.S., and its adaptation into a successful Netflix series. The mention ties into the broader topic of discussing one-hit wonders in the culinary world.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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If you've ever read Freakonomics, the namesake book of this show, you may recall this controversial link between legalized abortion and the fall of crime.
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Freakonomics,' which serves as the inspiration for the show, and highlights the controversial argument it presents about the connection between legalized abortion and the decrease in crime rates.
But a lot of Republicans have come to believe the death penalty does not deter crime, which happens to be an argument we offered evidence for in Freakonomics.
In this segment, the host discusses how many Republicans have shifted their views on the death penalty, referencing the book 'Freakonomics' as evidence supporting the idea that the death penalty does not effectively deter crime.
In the first Freakonomics book, published in 2005, Steve Levitt and I wrote about one such consequence of the original Roe v.
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses the first book, 'Freakonomics', co-authored with Steve Levitt, in which they explore the implications of the Roe v. Wade ruling.
If you've ever read Freakonomics, the namesake book of this show, you may recall this controversial link between legalized abortion and the fall of crime.
In this segment, the host discusses 'Freakonomics', the book that shares its name with the podcast. They highlight the controversial connection made in the book between legalized abortion and the subsequent decline in crime rates.
Stefan Zweig
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The great Viennese writer Stefan Zweig, who killed himself in 1942, left behind a memoir called 'The World of Yesterday.' It is a heartbreaking book about a Vienna that, in retrospect, didn't stand a chance.
The podcast host discusses a memoir by the great Viennese writer Stefan Zweig, entitled 'The World of Yesterday.' This poignant work reflects on a lost Vienna and its rich history.
So my sense is that Vienna, before World War I, was like that. That's certainly the impression I get from reading Stefan Zweig's 'The World of Yesterday.' I mean, there was a lot of disruption in the visual arts especially; you know, Egon Schiele's extremely intense and very sexualized paintings, which landed him in prison for a bit.
The podcast host reflects on his impression of Vienna before World War I, which is reinforced by reading Stefan Zweig's book, 'The World of Yesterday.'
This is what Stefan Zweig writes about 'The World of Yesterday'—even more so in retrospect, because, of course, post-war Vienna, 1918, was so appalling, anything before then looked like a golden age.
The podcast host references Stefan Zweig's 'The World of Yesterday' in a discussion about how life in pre-war Vienna is viewed as a Golden Age, especially when compared to the dire circumstances following the war.
Here is a passage from 'The World of Yesterday' by Stefan Zweig, which he finished just before he and his wife killed themselves in 1942: 'In its liberal idealism, the 19th century was honestly convinced that it was on the straight and unfailing path toward being the best of all worlds; earlier eras, with their wars, famines, and revolts, were deprecated as times when mankind was still immature and unenlightened.'
The podcast host quotes a passage from Stefan Zweig's book, 'The World of Yesterday', reflecting on the liberal ideals of the 19th century.
Nudge
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and you co-wrote a book years ago a beloved book really called nudge correct
The host introduces the guest, Richard Thaler, and mentions that he co-wrote a beloved book called 'nudge'.
and he's just published an updated edition of his Landmark 2008 book Nudge
The host mentions Richard Thaler's updated edition of his book Nudge.
nudge proved to be phenomenally popular I think something like 2 million people have read nudge around the world
The host discusses the popularity and readership of the book Nudge.
Freakonomics
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I rarely do this, but today I'm going to start by reading a couple of sentences from Freakonomics, which Steve Levitt and I published in 2005. Cheating, we wrote, may or may not be human nature, but it is certainly a prominent feature in just about every human endeavor.
In a surprising move, the podcast host Stephen J. Dubner begins by reading excerpts from his book "Freakonomics", co-authored with Steve Levitt, published in 2005. He uses this reading to segue into a discussion on the topic of cheating and fraud, linking it to the episode's focus on fraud in academia.
This was around the time that Levitt and I published our first Freakonomics book
The host mentions publishing their first book, referred to as 'Freakonomics', with co-author Steve Levitt.
a person you may recognize if you've read his amazing book gang leader for a day or the chapter in Freakonomics called why do drug dealers live with their moms
The host references a chapter from the book Freakonomics as being based on the guest's research.
Bowling Alone
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and the thought that comes to my mind is motivated by an essay of a sociologist named Robert Putnam that was written probably 20 some years ago entitled bowling alone and the thesis is relatively simple and that at that time Putnam was arguing that we don't have a healthy Civic life because we don't have what he called the healthy associational life
The host references Robert Putnam's work "bowling alone" and discusses its thesis about civic life.
that sees you know we're bowling alone
Eric Klinenberg references this book as part of a tradition in American intellectual life that sees decline in social ties.
in his book bowling alone Putnam found that Social Capital was relatively low in the U.S in the early 1900s and Rose fairly steadily through the 1960s
The speaker refers to findings from Putnam's book 'Bowling Alone' regarding the history of Social Capital in the U.S.
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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Instead, he's trying to make philosophy accessible to all. Here's an example: an excerpt from 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short.'
The host discusses an excerpt from Scott Hershovitz's book, 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short,' as an example of making philosophy accessible.
In his book, Hershovitz tells another story about Taylor Swift, this one meant to demonstrate how the legal system can help reset social norms.
The host discusses how in his book 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short', Hershovitz shares a story about Taylor Swift to illustrate how the legal system can aid in resetting social norms.
Thanks also to Penguin Random House Audio for the excerpts of 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short' read by Scott Hershvitz.
The show expresses gratitude to Penguin Random House Audio for providing excerpts from 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short' as read by Scott Hershovitz.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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Do you see that as further proof that we're living through, as you put it in the book of yours, the most revolutionary period in recent history?
In this segment, Steven Dubner references Fareed Zakaria's book, 'The Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present,' by referring to it as 'the book of yours.' Dubner discusses how it relates to the ongoing revolutionary period in recent history.
History is complicated; sometimes the bad guys win. Fareed Zakaria on his new book, 'Age of Revolutions.'
In this segment, Stephen Dubner introduces Fareed Zakaria, who will share insights from his new book titled 'Age of Revolutions'.
The Future of Freedom
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Fareed Zakaria is host of the weekly CNN program GPS, that stands for Global Public Square, and he has written several books including 'The Post-American World' and 'The Future of Freedom.'
In this segment, the podcast host highlights Fareed Zakaria's writings, specifically mentioning his book 'The Future of Freedom' as part of his notable works.
You know, in 2003, I wrote that book, 'The Future of Freedom,' about liberal democracy; I basically made the case that the Arab world was fundamentally unready for liberal democracy because of oil wealth.
Fareed Zakaria discusses his book 'The Future of Freedom,' which explores the theme of liberal democracy and argues that the Arab world is significantly unprepared for such systems due to the influence of oil wealth.
Genius
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Special thanks to Richard Tai and Alisa Pico from the Altech Archives; to Christopher Sykes and the BBC for the audio from their Feynman documentaries; to the Library and University Archives at the University of California, Santa Barbara, for their recording of Feynman's Los Alamos From Below lecture; to The Esalen Institute for audio from Feynman's Tiny Machines talk; and to James Gleick, author of the Feynman biography Genius.
In this segment, the host acknowledges James Gleick as the author of the biography 'Genius', which provides key insights into the life of Richard Feynman. This mention emphasizes the significance of Gleick's work in the context of the podcast.
Special thanks to Richard Tai and Alisa Pico from the Caltech archives, to Christopher Sykes and the BBC for the audio from their Feynman documentaries, to ITV for audio from The World from Another Point of View, to Nicholas Aoro and Mind in Pasadena for recording help, to the library and university archives at the University of California, Santa Barbara for their recording of Feynman's Los Alamos From Below lecture, and special thanks to James Gleick for writing Genius, his biography of Richard Feynman; it has been very helpful to us.
This mention refers to the book "Genius" by James Gleick, which is a biography of Richard Feynman. It was acknowledged as a significant resource that contributed valuable insights to the episode.
In the Heart of the Sea
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Philbrick has written several well-regarded books of maritime history. The one most relevant to our discussion today is called In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex.
During the discussion, the host highlights Nathaniel Philbrick's book 'In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex,' emphasizing its relevance to the topic of whaling history.
Philbrick, remember, wrote a non-fiction book about the Essex tragedy called In the Heart of the Sea.
The host discusses the non-fiction book 'In the Heart of the Sea' written by Nathaniel Philbrick, drawing connections to the story of the Essex tragedy.
Little House on the Prairie
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I think back to the books and the TV series that were on when I was a kid: Little House on the Prairie and Paul Ingalls.
Victor Matheson, a guest professor, refers to the 'Little House on the Prairie' series to illustrate a point about specialization. He contrasts the versatile character Paul Ingalls with the notion that being a jack-of-all-trades doesn't necessarily equate to being highly skilled.
I think back to the books and TV series from my childhood, such as Little House on the Prairie and Pa Ingalls. You often wonder if there's anything Pa can't do, and it turns out he could do a lot of things, but he couldn't do anything well.
Victor Matheson reflects on his childhood memories of 'Little House on the Prairie,' using it to highlight the concept of someone being a 'jack of all trades' but not excelling in any particular area, in contrast to the specialization theme discussed in the episode.
Inside of a Dog
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she is the author of several books about dogs the best known of which is called inside of a dog what dogs see smell and know
The host introduces the guest, Alexandra Horowitz, and mentions her best-known book.
Alexandra Horowitz who runs a dog cognition Lab at Barnard college is the author of a wonderful book called inside of a dog
The host announces the topic for the next week's show, which is an installment of the book club, and introduces the author and her book.
Eat Like a Fish
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including a book called eat like a fish my Adventures farming the ocean to fight climate change by Bren Smith
The host mentions a book that will be featured in a future episode of the podcast.
here's a good quick summary of the early part from a book he wrote called eat like a fish
The host introduces the guest, Bren Smith, and mentions his book by title, introducing a summary from it.
The Power of Bad
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the social psychologist Roy bowmeister calls it the power of bad
The host introduces the concept of negativity bias and mentions that social psychologist Roy Baumeister calls it 'the power of bad'.
more recently they've published a book called The Power of bad how the negativity effect rules Us and how we can rule it
Stephen Dubner mentions that Roy Baumeister and John Tierney co-authored this book, including its subtitle.
Parent Nation
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This is a point Dana suskin makes in a book she's publishing in April. It's called parent Nation unlocking every child's potential fulfilling society's promise
The host introduces Dana Suskind and mentions her upcoming book, stating its title and author.
It's called Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner highlights a book titled 'Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise,' authored by Dana Suskind, who is also the wife of guest John List.
The Voltage Effect
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the experimental economist John list who's been on the show before has just published a book called the voltage effect how to make good ideas great and great ideas scale next week we'll hear from it and him in a special edition of the Freakonomics radio book club
The host announces that economist John List has published a book and states its title and author, mentioning it will be featured in the show's book club.
What my book is trying to claim about is that all of our failures to scale—and the world is replete with failure after failure after failure—I want that to be viewed as a failure of common sense.
In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, guest John List discusses his book, which argues that many failures to scale are essentially failures of common sense.
Alexander Hamilton
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is that yes, I just read this amazing and as I'm reading it, this is the Ron Cher now biography of Hamilton.
Luis Miranda Jr. mentions reading the Ron Chernow biography of Alexander Hamilton, which inspired his son Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Relentless
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Luis Miranda recently published a memoir about his work in politics and beyond. It's called Relentless.
The host mentions that Luis Miranda recently published a memoir titled 'Relentless'.
Theater Kid
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Seller is also about to publish a memoir called Theater Kid.
The host mentions that Jeffrey Seller is about to publish a memoir titled 'Theater Kid'.
Beyond Broadway
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That is Stacy Wolf. She's the author of a book called Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater Across America and she teaches theater and American studies at Princeton.
The host introduces Stacy Wolf and mentions she is the author of this book.
Feminist Approaches to Musical Theatre
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That is Stacy Wolf. She's the author of a book called Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater Across America and she teaches theater and American studies at Princeton.
The host introduces Stacy Wolf and mentions she is the author of this book.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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The plan was to take an American literary classic, Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. It was my favorite novel, and set it to music with new songs by the country legend Roger Miller.
Rocco Landisman mentions adapting Mark Twain's novel Huckleberry Finn into a musical called Big River.
Leadership in Turbulent Times
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When you feel like you're getting overwhelmed by American political history, it must be nice to have Doris Karns Goodwin on your side. She wrote a book called Leadership in Turbulent Times which is about what she considers to be the four most effective presidents.
The host mentions Doris Kearns Goodwin and her book Leadership in Turbulent Times as a resource for the musical's writer.
Build a Brand Like Trader Joe's
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Gardner learned enough about the company by working there that he wrote a book about it called Build a Brand Like Trader Joe's.
The host mentions that Mark Gardner, a former advertising executive who worked at Trader Joe's, wrote a book about the company.
Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning
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Frankle was an Austrian psychologist a holocaust Survivor best known for writing Man's Search for meaning if you haven't read it I'd suggest you do it will make you think as it made Tom garfinkle think thanks to him as well as all the other guests on today's show
The host mentions the book and its author, noting that the Dolphins CEO brought up the author, and recommends the book to listeners.
The Imposter as Social Theory
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So here's something that Stapel wrote later when he wrote a book of confession, essentially about his fraud: 'I was doing fine, but then I became impatient, over-ambitious, reckless.'
In this segment, the podcast discusses a book of confession by Diedrick Stapel, a Dutch professor who admitted to fabricating data in his research. The mention highlights Stapel's reflections on his motivations behind the fraudulent activities.
The Imposter as Social Theory
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I would say we don't know that much about why the fraudsters do what they do, and the most interesting source you just mentioned—so Stapel wrote a book in Dutch called 'Outsporing,' which means something like 'derailed,' where he provides his information, and he goes on from the material you talked about to describing that he became like an alcoholic or a heroin addict.
In this episode, the host references a book titled 'Outsporing,' authored by Diedrick Stapel. The book, written in Dutch, offers insights into the motivations behind fraudulent behavior, suggesting a deep dive into challenges such as addiction as Stapel recounts his personal struggles.
Sum
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You wrote a book called 'Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives.' How do you describe the book to people?
In a conversation, host Steve Levitt asks author David Eagleman to describe his book, 'Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives,' and its themes.
Livewired
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If you want to learn more about David Eagleman's ideas, I really enjoyed a couple of his mini books, like 'Livewired,' which talks about his brain research, and 'Some: Forty Tales from the Afterlives,' his book of speculative fiction.
In this segment, host Steven Dubner shares his appreciation for 'Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain' by David Eagleman, highlighting the fascinating ideas explored in the book regarding brain research.
The Work of Art
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In my book, I mean, everybody remembers their childhood as lonely, of course, but it is definitely true that one after another they described childhoods of isolation and of need, and then something came along to fill that need; among other things, they learn to talk to themselves—this is a big theme of my book.
Adam Moss discusses his book, emphasizing the themes of childhood isolation and need that he has identified in the lives of various artists and creators. He explains how these experiences often lead individuals to create, suggesting that learning to engage with one's thoughts can be a significant factor in their development.
Brothers Emanuel
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Zeke Emanuel is the oldest brother, the one who took the trouble to write a family memoir called 'The Brothers Emanuel.'
In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses Zeke Emanuel, who is noted as the oldest brother in the family. Dubner highlights that Zeke undertook the effort to write a family memoir titled 'The Brothers Emanuel.'
The Wimpy Kid
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I'm an owner of an unlikely story bookstore in Plainville, Massachusetts, and I'm the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
During the episode, the host interviews Jeff Kinney, who is introduced as the author of the popular 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, sharing insights about his experiences and the bookstore he owns.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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We had him on the show earlier this year to talk about his book, The Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.
In this segment, host Steven Dubner recalls a previous episode featuring Fareed Zakaria, where he discussed his book, 'The Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.'
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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What I've been struck by is the degree to which the kind of things that I talked about in my book, Age of Revolutions, have been borne out.
Fareed Zakaria discusses the concepts outlined in his book, 'Age of Revolutions', highlighting how they relate to current political events.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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His show is called GPS, and his most recent book is The Age of Revolutions.
In this segment, podcast host Steven Dubner references Fareed Zakaria's book, 'The Age of Revolutions', highlighting its relevance and his work as a host.
Work
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The anthropologist James Suzman, in his book 'Work,' tells a story about Kellogg’s, the cereal company, during the Great Depression. The company cut their workers’ hours to create an additional shift, which let them hire more people. The workday went from 8 hours to 6.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses James Suzman's book 'Work' and highlights a significant story about Kellogg's, the cereal company, during the Great Depression. He describes how the company reduced its workers' hours to establish an additional shift, allowing them to employ more people, which consequently shortened the workday from 8 hours to 6.
Working
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Fifty years ago, the Chicago writer and radio host Studs Terkel published a book called 'Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do.' Terkel interviewed dozens of people about their jobs: a cab driver, waitress, bookbinder, factory owner, industrial designer, a gravedigger, a carpenter; the book became a classic. It was even turned into a musical and inspired a Netflix show hosted by Barack Obama.
The host of Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner, references the book 'Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do' by Studs Terkel to discuss how various individuals have shared their experiences regarding their jobs.
What Do People Do All Day?
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This title was stolen from a children's book by the beloved author and illustrator Richard Scarry. Here is his son, Huck Scarry. When I was growing up, my father worked at home.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses the children's book 'What Do People Do All Day?' by Richard Scarry, which inspired the title of the episode. He talks about the book's influence while speaking with Richard Scarry's son, Huck Scarry.
Advancing the Ball
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The other thing to say is this: Jim Rooney is an unabashed fan of his late father, Dan; he wrote a book about his father called 'A Different Way to Win.'
In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses Jim Rooney's admiration for his late father, Dan Rooney. He highlights that Jim has authored a book entitled 'A Different Way to Win' which reflects a sentimental and respectful portrayal of his father's life and legacy.
The Innovators
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Then Walter Isaacson published a book called 'The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution'.
In this episode, Steven Dubner highlights Walter Isaacson's book, 'The Innovators,' discussing its significance in relation to the theme of innovation.
More Work for Mother: The Ironies of Household Technology from the Open Hearth to the Microwave
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The name of my book is 'More Work for Mother: The Ironies of Household Technology from The Open Hearth to the Microwave'.
In this segment, historian Ruth Schwarz Cowan discusses her book 'More Work for Mother,' exploring how household technology impacts housework. She argues that while these technologies may change the nature of domestic labor, they often do not alleviate the workload and can even increase it.
The Anxious Generation
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In early 2020, the influential social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who teaches at New York University, joined this argument with a book titled "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness." Here is Haidt on MSNBC discussing this epidemic: "Everyone has a theory about what causes it."
In this segment, the podcast host, Stephen Dubner, explores the insights of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and his book 'The Anxious Generation'. Haidt contends that the technological reshaping of childhood is contributing to a mental health crisis. The discussion also highlights Haidt's appearances on MSNBC, where he elaborates on the theories surrounding this epidemic.
Deep Work
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There are approximately one billion podcasts and books that tell you how to create the environment to do deep work. That alone tells us how distracting many of our environments have become.
In this section of the podcast, Stephen Dubner highlights the plethora of resources available, including books, that discuss how to foster an environment conducive to deep work, emphasizing its significance and the challenges posed by distractions in our surroundings.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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He's made that brand his life after co-writing Freakonomics back in 2005, which I read back in 2005, and it blew me away. I couldn't believe the kinds of questions that he was asking that made sense.
David Duchovny discusses the book 'Freakonomics', which he read in 2005 and found incredibly insightful. He mentions this in the context of introducing Steven Dubner, the co-author of the book and host of the 'Freakonomics Radio' podcast.
Grit
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So I have a friend Angela Duckworth, who wrote this book called Grit. Yeah. And we made a podcast together for a few years, and I learned a great deal from her, and she learned a great deal from Marty Seligman, who's considered one of the founders of positive psychology.
In this segment, Steven Dubner discusses his friendship with Angela Duckworth, the author of the book 'Grit'. He reflects on their collaboration in podcasting and mentions how she has influenced his understanding of passion and perseverance, referencing her well-known book as a key point of discussion.
The Case against Education
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The economist Brian Kaplan in a book called "The Case Against Education" argues that one major function of a college degree is to act as a social signal—a way to tell the world that you are worth hiring, worth being friends with, perhaps worth being intimidated by. In Kaplan’s view, this has driven a kind of credential inflation, where more and more education is required to have a good career.
The podcast host, Steven Dubner, introduces the book 'The Case Against Education' by Brian Kaplan, stating that it posits college degrees are primarily used as a social signal, leading to credential inflation. This book is mentioned as part of a broader analysis on the true value of a college education and its influence on career prospects.
Prayer Has Spoiled Everything
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In a book called 'Markets, Minds and Money', why America leads the world in university research, Kola charts the development of these institutions.
The podcast discusses the book 'Markets, Minds and Money' by Kola, which examines the reasons behind America's leadership in university research. The host uses this book to introduce the history and evolution of higher education in the United States.
SuperFreakonomics LP
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In Super Freakonomics, one of the books I wrote with economist Steve Levitt, we performed a rough calculation showing that if a Major League Baseball player has a son, that boy is about 800 times more likely than a random boy to also make the majors.
Stephen Dubner discusses his book, 'Super Freakonomics,' which he co-authored with economist Steve Levitt. He highlights a calculation from the book that illustrates the impact of genetics on a child's chances of becoming a Major League Baseball player, using this as a key example in the episode focused on athletic prospects.
Freakonomics
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Today on Freakonomics Radio, another conversation in our ongoing look at what college is really for, with higher ed under attack from multiple angles.
Stephen Dubner, the host of the podcast, referenced his podcast title 'Freakonomics Radio,' which is named after the book 'Freakonomics' that he co-authored with Steven Levitt.
The streets were paved with gold
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One of my favorite stories about this, and this is quoted by Ken Auletta in 'The Streets Were Paved with Gold,' cites Nat Sherman, the famous tobacconist, who said that he paid, I forget what it was, $355 a month for a six-room apartment. He said, 'Isn't that amazing?'
In this segment, Stephen Dubner shares a story cited by Ken Auletta in his book 'The Streets Were Paved with Gold.' The story recounts how Nat Sherman, a well-known tobacconist, commented on paying $355 a month for a six-room apartment, expressing amazement at the high cost.
Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics
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Along the way, he wrote a few books, including 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics' and 'Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.'
The podcast host mentions Richard Thaler's book 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics' while discussing his accomplishments, highlighting his contributions to the field of behavioral economics.
General Theory Of Employment , Interest And Money
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The single best chapter on behavioral finance was written by John Maynard Keynes in 'The General Theory,' which was written in 1936.
In the podcast, the guest highlights the significance of a particular chapter in behavioral finance that was authored by John Maynard Keynes in his book, 'The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money,' published in 1936. This reference emphasizes the historical impact of Keynes' work on the field.
Foundations of Economic Analysis
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And it was led by people like Paul Samuelson and Kenneth Arrow, and Samuelson in particular, he was a University of Chicago undergraduate and then went off to graduate school, and his thesis was called 'Foundations of Economic Analysis.'
The podcast guest discusses the influential figures in the history of economics, specifically mentioning Paul Samuelson and his thesis titled 'Foundations of Economic Analysis,' highlighting its significance in the field.
The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
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Lewis's book is called 'The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds.'
In this segment, the host discusses the book titled 'The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds,' authored by Michael Lewis, highlighting its relevance to a previous podcast episode.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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Oh my god, well, you know, I'd be happy to be the face of the Freakonomics podcast and the Freakonomics book empire. So keep me on speed dial!
John Colley jokingly offers to be a spokesperson for the Freakonomics book series, which is associated with the Freakonomics Radio podcast.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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The deeds and misdeeds that Lowry confesses to in the book may be hard for you to believe.
The host refers to the book to highlight the surprising and potentially unbelievable nature of Lowry's confessions.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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Having read the book and now having spoken with Lowry, I am inclined to believe them, which doesn't necessarily make things any more comfortable.
The host refers to having read the book and the conversation with Glenn Lowry as confirmation of the book's content, highlighting a sense of validation but also discomfort.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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Well, I hadn't quite seen it that way, although Tom Schelling, my dear friend and the late great economist, his widow Alice Schelling, I sent her the book in draft and she read it.
In this segment, Lowry discusses how he shared his manuscript with Alice Schelling, the widow of his friend Tom Schelling. He emphasizes the personal connection by mentioning that he sent her the book in draft form for her review.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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Well, that may be; I will say a hope I have is that the candid self-revelation that I undertake in this memoir will persuade some detractors, who when they see the subtitle 'Confessions of a Black Conservative,' want to put the book down and run from the bookstore to say, 'Well, wait a minute; look at his struggles; look at his self-criticism; look at how he has grown; look at the full measure of the man; maybe we ought to take him a little bit more seriously than to just, you know, invoke some stereotype: oh, black conservative, I think we know about those guys,' and dismiss him.
Glenn Lowry speaks about his memoir titled 'Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative,' expressing his hope that its candid nature will encourage readers to look beyond stereotypes and understand his personal journey.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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His new book, Late Admissions, includes all that, but also a lot of personal stories that most of us would never tell in public.
The host discusses Glenn Lowry's new book, 'Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative,' emphasizing its blend of personal narratives with themes that are often avoided in public discussions.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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Are there any confessions in your book that you came close to not confessing, that you almost pulled out or were only reluctantly included?
During the interview, the host inquires if there are any confessions in Glenn Lowry's book that he hesitated to include or considered removing, highlighting the introspective nature of the memoir.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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You write in the book that you choked; I almost never hear anyone say that they choked.
The host references Glenn Lowry's memoir, discussing how he articulates the challenges he faced in his career.
America in Black and White
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What I'm thinking is, take my friendship with the late Abigail Thernstrom and Steven Thernstrom, which goes back to my early days at Harvard, and which ended when I critically reviewed their book, America in Black and White, in a long review in the Atlantic, and they broke off with me.
The host reflects on a book that led to a personal rift with the late Abigail Thernstrom and Steven Thernstrom, highlighting the complexities of friendship and criticism.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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That was Glenn Lowry, an economist at Brown University, a self-described self-righteous truth seeker, and much more. His new book is called "Late Admission: Confessions of a Black Conservative."
In the concluding moments of the episode, the host highlights Glenn Lowry's new book, titled "Late Admission: Confessions of a Black Conservative," bringing attention to his background as an economist and his perspective as a self-described truth seeker.
Barbarians at the Gate
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The firm was immortalized in the 1989 book 'Barbarians at the Gate' about their leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco.
In the podcast, the host refers to the book 'Barbarians at the Gate,' which chronicles how the private equity firm KKR gained prominence through their leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco.
Wealth Supremacy
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Kelly is also the author of a book called Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today's Crisis.
In this segment, the podcast host introduces Marjorie Kelly, the author of 'Wealth Supremacy', discussing her insights on KKR and employee ownership, and highlighting the significance of her work.
Inheritance
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It’s so curious to me because I've read the book 'Inheritance' by Dani Shapiro. I haven't read it, but I know she came from an Orthodox Jewish family and was always the blonde outlier.
In this segment, the host shares her thoughts on the book 'Inheritance' by Dani Shapiro, highlighting the author's background as someone from an Orthodox Jewish family and her unique identity as a blonde.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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I've been a big fan for a long time; I actually dusted off my old copy of Freakonomics last night.
A listener shares their enthusiasm for the book 'Freakonomics' by dusting off an old copy, expressing their long-term support for the show. This heartfelt mention wraps up the podcast on a positive note.
The Peter Principle
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The Peter Principle is a very funny and popular management book written by Lawrence J. Peter, and his book offers an explanation for why we might see incompetent bosses everywhere. 'Incompetent bosses everywhere... okay, I’m listening.
In this segment, the host discusses 'The Peter Principle', a well-known management book by Lawrence J. Peter, which humorously addresses the prevalence of incompetent bosses and provides insights into this phenomenon.
THE PETER PRINCIPLE WHY THINGS ALWAYS GO WRONG
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The book he wrote with Raymond Hull was called 'The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong.' It wound up selling millions of copies. The book was meant to say corporate strategy.
In this segment, the podcast host references the book 'The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong,' co-authored by Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hull, highlighting its significant sales figures.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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So my sense of reading you, overall particularly reading your new book, 'Age of Revolutions,' is a sense of sadness and surprise that the world finds itself today in a state of peril.
In this segment, the podcast host discusses Fareed Zakaria's new book, 'Age of Revolutions,' expressing a sense of sadness and surprise regarding the current state of the world as described in the book.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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This one, 'Age of Revolutions,' is subtitled 'Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.'
In this segment, the podcast host discusses the book 'Age of Revolutions,' highlighting its subtitle: 'Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.'
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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When Fareed Zakaria writes in his new book 'Age of Revolutions' that we are living through an intensely revolutionary era, he isn't only talking about geopolitics.
The podcast host refers to Fareed Zakaria's book 'Age of Revolutions' to emphasize that it discusses a revolutionary era beyond just geopolitics.
The Millionaire Next Door
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That makes me think of The Millionaire Next Door, that book.
Jacob briefly refers to the book 'The Millionaire Next Door' while discussing stereotypes surrounding immigrant families and wealth.
What Do You Care What Other People Think: Further Adventures of a Curious Character
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The second book was titled 'What Do You Care What Other People Think? Further Adventures of a Curious Character.'
In this segment, Stephen Dubner and Ralph Leighton discuss Richard Feynman's second book, 'What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character.' This book continues to explore the anecdotes and experiences that made Feynman a well-known figure, highlighting his unique character and curiosity.
Ours Was the Shining Future
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David Leonhardt has other talents: I'm a senior writer at The New York Times and I'm the author of 'Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream.' Leonhardt has been writing about immigration for years.
During the interview, David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times, discusses his book titled 'Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream,' which addresses themes related to the concept of the American Dream.
The Population Bomb
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Listeners who were old enough might remember the book 'The Population Bomb': the fear that the world was going to starve to death because there were too many people, birth rates were too high, and agricultural production was too low. There was a man named John Tanton in Michigan, an ophthalmologist who was an avid conservationist.
The host of Freakonomics Radio refers to the book 'The Population Bomb' in the context of discussing the environmental movement of the 1960s, emphasizing its themes of overpopulation and the associated fear of starvation.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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We will get back to Hernandez soon enough, but if you want to read a really wild book about immigration, you might start with the Bible. Almost everything in the Hebrew Bible has some touch point with migration, and that is, my name is Roger Nam.
In this segment, host Steven Dubner recommends that listeners who are interested in a captivating book about immigration should start with the Bible, noting its numerous connections to themes of migration.
The Math Book
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At some point, the guy said something like, 'You should try reading a math book,' and I can just imagine my dad sort of holding it all in, and then at that point, he just couldn't.
Michelle Feynman recalls an incident where her teacher recommended that she read a math book, which led her father, Richard Feynman, to share his experience of having authored math books during a meeting with school staff.
What Do You Care What Other People Think: Further Adventures of a Curious Character
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The first one, published in 1985, was called 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!','the second was published in 1988, the same year Feynman died; it was called 'What Do You Care What Other People Think?'. The books were bestsellers.
This mention refers to the second book based on Feynman's experiences, co-written by Ralph Leighton. The book was published in 1988, the year of Feynman's passing, and it became a bestseller. This segment discusses how Feynman's stories were compiled into book form.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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I rarely do this, but today I'm going to start by reading a couple of sentences from Freakonomics, which Steve Levitt and I published in 2005: 'Cheating, we wrote, may or may not be human nature, but it's certainly a prominent feature in just about every human endeavor. Cheating is a primordial economic act, getting more for less.'
In this episode, host Stephen Dubner introduces the topic of cheating by quoting a passage from 'Freakonomics', the book he coauthored with Steve Levitt in 2005. He emphasizes that cheating is deeply ingrained in many aspects of human behavior.
Eve
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Welcome to a special episode of 'People I Mostly Admire' with Steve Levitt. I did not expect to like this book. I'm generally just not that interested in things that happened 200 million years ago or even 10,000 years ago.
The host introduces a special episode and candidly shares his initial skepticism about the book, mentioning that he typically isn’t interested in historical events from millions or even thousands of years ago.
Eve
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But in chapter after chapter, Cat Bohannan offers such a fresh and surprising perspective that I couldn't put the book down. Over and over, I found myself bringing up these stories in conversation. Are her hypotheses right?
The host expresses his enjoyment of reading Cat Bohannan's book, highlighting how compelling it was that he couldn't put it down and frequently discussed its surprising insights in conversations.
Eve
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This isn't just a repackaging of the standard popular science stories; on subject after subject that I thought I knew something about, you brought forth facts and ideas that were totally new to me, that were fascinating, and that changed my view of the world. And I don't think, as a writer, you could have hoped to do anything more than that.
The host praises how the author's book presents new and fascinating ideas, differentiating it from typical popular science narratives, and highlights how it significantly altered his perspective.
Eve
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The book used to be longer; my editors did a heroic job of helping me trim it down. I cut out a lot of jokes because not all my jokes land, but also they were worried about the tone.
The author shares her experience of writing her book, mentioning how her editors played a crucial role in helping to shorten the manuscript.
Eve
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So I was amazed and surprised to read in your book that not only do babies latch onto some men's breasts, but that male breasts can actually sometimes produce milk. Oh, absolutely, many male nipples can produce milk biologically.
The host expresses surprise at a fact from the guest's book about male breasts being able to produce milk, leading to a deeper exploration of the topic.
Directory of Officers, Faculty, Students, Departments
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Well, few people cover more ground than K. Bannan and her book 'Eve', so I suspect our email inbox will be quite busy. I'm eager to hear what you think, whether you're an expert in the subject matter or just someone like me who isn't very familiar with the topic but loves to think about new ideas.
In this segment, the host praises K. Bannan's book 'Eve', indicating that it tackles a wide range of subjects and anticipates a busy response from the audience. The host expresses enthusiasm about hearing the listeners' thoughts, catering to both experts and casual thinkers.
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
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I mean, there's this Valentine's book that we always read as kids called Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. Yes, this is the M family!
The book 'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' is referenced in relation to the emotional effects of closure, illustrating how such narratives can lead to positive outcomes. This discussion appears in the context of analyzing the impacts of closure during the episode 'No Stupid Questions' from the Freakonomics Radio Network.
The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples
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I'm going to read to you from The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples and it's about how couples can build a healthy trusting relationship.
In this episode, a reading from 'The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples' by John Gottman is presented, discussing how couples can foster a trusting relationship.
Eve
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His show is called People I Mostly Admire, and you'll hear a fantastic conversation with Cat Bohannan, the author of Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
In a segment, the book 'Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution' is mentioned while promoting an upcoming episode featuring Cat Bohannan on the podcast 'People I Mostly Admire', which is part of the Freakonomics Radio Network.
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
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His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
In this segment, the podcast references 'Moneyball', a notable book by Michael Lewis, as part of a discussion about his various works.
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine
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His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
In this episode, the podcast discusses 'The Big Short' by Michael Lewis, highlighting it among a list of his notable works.
Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
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His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
In this segment, the host discusses several notable works by Michael Lewis, highlighting 'Flash Boys' as part of a collection that includes titles like 'Liars Poker' and 'Moneyball.'
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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But his political spending went in other directions too. Here again is Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite.
In this segment, the host discusses Michael Lewis, who is recognized as the author of the book 'Going Infinite'. This mention emphasizes the author's connection to the topic at hand.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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We speak with Michael Lewis about the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and Lewis's new book on the topic called 'Going Infinite.' That's next time on the show.
In the upcoming episode, the podcast host indicates they will have a discussion with Michael Lewis regarding his latest book, "Going Infinite", which explores the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried.
The Rise and Decline of Nations
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And so this sort of massive harming of the young, and in some sense this is a larger phenomenon that's related to the things Mancur Olson wrote about 40 years ago in 'The Rise and Decline of Nations' in which, in a stable society, insiders basically figure out how to rig the game for themselves.
Ed Glazer discusses the book 'The Rise and Decline of Nations' by Mancur Olson, highlighting its relevance to the issue of how insiders manipulate systems to their advantage, particularly in the context of the housing shortage.
Two and Twenty
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Thanks to him as well as to Sain Kajura, whose book is called '2 and 20: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win.'
The host of the podcast expresses gratitude to Sain Kajura, highlighting his book titled '2 and 20: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win.'
Living Your Dying
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I really think I’m an intellectual granddaughter of Ernest Becker, who famously wrote 'The Denial of Death.'
In this segment, the podcast host refers to the book 'The Denial of Death' by Ernest Becker, highlighting how the speaker's perspectives on embracing failure are shaped by the ideas presented in the book.
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Oh, I failed in my request to Tom Sawyer you into painting the fence there!
In this segment, the host humorously refers to the character Tom Sawyer from 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' to illustrate a failed attempt at persuading someone to paint a fence, making a playful metaphor about manipulation.
Right Kind of Wrong
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She is an organizational psychologist at the Harvard Business School and recently published a book called Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses the recent publication by Amy Edmonson, an organizational psychologist at Harvard Business School, titled 'Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing'. This book serves as an introduction to Edmonson's concepts that will be elaborated upon in the episode.
The Peter Principle
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This reminds me of the Peter Principle, where people get promoted to positions higher than they're capable of based on their past experience, which may not have been relevant to their new role.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner connects the discussion to the Peter Principle, a concept that suggests individuals are promoted beyond their level of competence, referencing the book 'The Peter Principle' while talking with Amy Edmondson about how 'inability' relates to failure.
Hershey
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One of the books I read, and I'm actually not a fan of their chocolate, is a book on Milton Hershey, and this really gets to your point on failure.
Bob Langer refers to a book he read about Milton Hershey to emphasize the idea that failure can serve as a valuable learning opportunity.
Right Kind of Wrong
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That, again, is the organizational psychologist Amy Edmondson. She recently published a book called 'Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing.' Well, she understands this is a hard sell.
In this segment, the host, Stephen Dubner, introduces Amy Edmondson, an organizational psychologist, while discussing her recently published book, 'Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing.' This is presented in the context of a wider discussion on the challenges and nuances of failure.
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
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If you need some Michael Lewis before then, you might want to listen to an episode we made with him last year on the 20th anniversary of his book 'Moneyball.'
The host references the book 'Moneyball' by Michael Lewis and encourages listeners to check out a previous episode that celebrates the book's 20th anniversary.
Man's Search for Meaning
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Frankl was an Austrian psychologist, a Holocaust survivor, best known for writing Man's Search for Meaning; if you haven't read it, I'd suggest you do—it will make you think as it made Tom Garfinkel think.
In this episode, Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor Frankl, highlighting its impactful message that encourages listeners to read it. Dubner mentions Frankl's significant background as an Austrian psychologist and Holocaust survivor, illustrating the book's importance and the thoughtful response it has elicited from individuals like Tom Garfinkel.
Amelia Bedelia
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I sometimes think of those Amelia Bedelia books about the girl who takes everything literally; you ask her to plant a bulb, and she puts a light bulb in the dirt. Here's prompt engineer Anna Bernstein.
In this segment, the host, Adam Davidson, references the "Amelia Bedelia" book series to illustrate how AI interprets instructions in a literal manner.
Power and Progress
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Johnson co-wrote a book, 'Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle of Technology and Prosperity,' with another MIT economist, Daron Acemoglu. The question that they address in that book is a big one: why are some countries and some people rich while others are poor?
In this segment, the podcast host, Adam Davidson, highlights a book co-authored by guest Simon Johnson. Titled 'Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle of Technology and Prosperity,' the book, co-written with economist Daron Acemoglu, examines the causes behind the wealth disparity among different countries and peoples.
Power and Progress
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World War I illustrates what happens when a small group of supposed experts makes disastrous decisions, as highlighted in Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu's book 'Power and Progress,' which offers examples of how decisions taken with certain technologies have had unforeseen consequences for generations, both positive and negative.
In the podcast, host Adam Davidson discusses a book titled 'Power and Progress,' co-authored by Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu. He highlights how the book illustrates the long-term impacts of technological decisions made during significant historical events like World War I, detailing both the positive and negative consequences.
The Holy Bible
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Usually, what we'll do is we'll get a really cool celebrity to narrate a Bible in a year, so you can download pray and listen to James Earl Jones read you the Bible. I listened to some of that, and I have to say it's really good; it's pretty cool, right?
In a discussion on Freakonomics Radio, Steve Katina, the CEO of pray.com, talks about the app's feature that allows users to listen to celebrity narrations of the Bible, specifically highlighting the narration by James Earl Jones.
The Holy Bible
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One thing we see, and we see continuous growth really exacerbated from COVID, is the consumption of nightly prayers and bedtime Bible stories. Can you tell us what people are praying for?
In this episode, Steve Katina, CEO of pray.com, discusses how bedtime Bible stories have become popular content offerings on the app, especially in light of the ongoing increase in app usage during the pandemic.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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Let's do it right here on the show; we're gonna migrate you from book one to book two. There's a sequel; it's better than the first one.
During the discussion on Freakonomics Radio, Steve Katina, CEO of pray.com, humorously talks with host Stephen Dubner about converting him to Christianity, playfully referring to the Bible as 'book one' and Christianity as 'book two.'
Holy Bible (NIV)
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Just so you know, I actually started out in your camp. I grew up Catholic; my parents were both Jewish who, before they met each other, converted to Catholicism and then they met and fell in love with each other.
During the conversation, Steve Katina, CEO of pray.com, humorously engages with the podcast host Stephen Dubner about religious conversions, referring to the Bible as 'book one' and Christianity as 'book two'.
Jurassic Park
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A kid came by and asked if he could look for fossils, and it was right after the movie Jurassic Park came out. The dinosaur craze was high and it just really piqued my interest, and I started spending every free minute I had learning what I could about dinosaurs.
The speaker recalls how the release of the movie 'Jurassic Park' sparked a widespread interest in dinosaurs, motivating him to pursue fossil hunting during his free time.
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale (Illustrated)
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In 1851, he published a novel called The Whale, later retitled Moby Dick or The Whale. At some point, you may have read Moby Dick or pretended to.
The host discusses the publication of the novel 'The Whale', which was later retitled 'Moby Dick or The Whale', authored by Herman Melville.
Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America
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So I'd like to read you a short passage from the book Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America by Eric J. Dolan.
In this segment, the host introduces a passage from the book 'Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America' written by Eric J. Dolan.
Random Acts of Medicine
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One more thing: if you've enjoyed our Freakonomics MD podcast, you might like to know that the host Babu Jenna has a new book out right now that he co-authored with Christopher Worsham; it's called Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health, and you can hear a chapter of it.
The host promotes a new book he co-authored with Christopher Worsham, titled 'Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health,' encouraging listeners of the Freakonomics MD podcast to check it out.
Power and Progress
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The economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson recently published a book on this theme called 'Power and Progress: Our 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity.' And here's what they wrote in a recent New York Times op-ed: 'Tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet, Google, have seized a large lead in shaping our potentially AI-dominated future.'
In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Power and Progress: Our 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity' authored by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson. He highlights the concentration of power within technology companies, particularly concerning the implications of AI, during a conversation with Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft.
Brothers Emanuel
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Here’s something funny: I don’t know if you saw Zeke came out with the book 'The Brothers Book.' Yeah, and we did an interview at the Microsoft CEO conference.
Ari Emanuel humorously mentions that his brother Zeke has released a book called 'The Brothers Book.' He notes a related interview that took place during the Microsoft CEO conference, providing a light context for the mention.
Macbeth
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He said they feel disjointed, like tearing the pages from William Shakespeare's Macbeth or Hamlet, wherein you might take the first act and then skip to the last act before pasting the pages on the wall and declaring it Shakespeare.
In this part of the podcast, host Stephen Dubner references Nigerian artist Victor IhamaNor's commentary on the chaotic display of the Benin plaques. He draws an analogy to William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', illustrating how separating parts of a story can compromise its overall narrative coherence.
Hamlet
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He said they feel disjointed, like tearing the pages from William Shakespeare's Macbeth or Hamlet, wherein you might take the first act and then skip to the last act before pasting the pages on the wall and declaring it Shakespeare.
The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, references Nigerian artist Victor IhamaNor's description of the disorganized display of the Benin plaques, using William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' as an analogy to illustrate how the integrity of a story can be lost when presented out of context.
Who Really Cares
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out of this research came his first book in 2006 it was called who really cares the surprising truth about compassionate conservatism there was one thing in that book that people either liked or didn't like which was that as a general matter this wasn't very political
Stephen Dubner mentions Arthur Brooks's first book, stating its title and publication year, and discussing its content and reception.
Woke Racism
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I write a column for the New York Times, and my most recent two books were, "Nine Nasty Words" about profanity and "Woke Racism" about race and cultural issues.
In this segment, John McWhorter discusses his book 'Woke Racism', which tackles themes surrounding race and cultural issues. He references this work alongside his other publication, 'Nine Nasty Words', a book focused on profanity.
Why We Curse
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If I ask you to give the answer to the title of this one book of yours, "Why We Curse," why do we? How answerable is that question?
In this segment, host Stephen Dubner brings up Timothy J's book, 'Why We Curse', and poses a rhetorical question regarding its title, suggesting the book's significance in the context of the discussion.
Holy Sh*t
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Moore is the author of a book called Holy [ __ ]. A Brief History of Swearing.
In the podcast, the host Stephen Dubner introduces the author Melissa Moore and elaborates on her book, providing both its informal and formal titles: 'Holy [__]' and 'A Brief History of Swearing'.
The Stuff of Thought
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Question: you've got this kind of euphemism treadmill that Stephen Pinker talks about where it starts off as a bad word, but then people use it more and more, and then you get used to it, and then it falls away, and then you need to come up with another bad word.
The host discusses the 'euphemism treadmill' concept, which is attributed to Stephen Pinker. This idea suggests that a word begins as taboo but becomes more acceptable over time, necessitating the creation of new terms to fill the space of the old ones.
SuperFreakonomics LP
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We wrote about this in our book "Super Freakonomics" in a chapter called "Unbelievable Stories About Apathy and Altruism."
In this segment, the host references their book 'Super Freakonomics', highlighting a specific chapter called 'Unbelievable Stories About Apathy and Altruism'. This serves as a nod to their earlier work and contributions to the topic at hand.
Risky Business
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She is the co-author of a new book called 'Risky Business: Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It.'
The podcast guest, Amy Finkelstein, is introduced as the co-author of a new book titled 'Risky Business: Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It.' This mention arises during a discussion focused on the topic of insurance.
Risky Business
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Here is Finkelstein reading a passage from 'Risky Business' about how Wedlock went out of business in just a couple of years.
Finkelstein discusses a passage from the book 'Risky Business', specifically how Wedlock ceased operations within a few years.
Handbook on Using Administrative Data for Research and Evidence-based Policy
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No, so this book that's coming out this summer, again with Lauren Einav, is precisely this question of, 'Oh my God, problems in health insurance markets seem so intractable.'
In this segment, Finkelstein discusses a forthcoming book that she has co-authored with Lauren Einav, which addresses challenging questions regarding health insurance markets.
THE PETER PRINCIPLE WHY THINGS ALWAYS GO WRONG
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The book he wrote with Raymond Hall was called The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. It wound up selling millions of copies.
In this segment, the podcast discusses the Peter Principle and mentions the book along with its co-authors, highlighting its significant sales figures.
The Economics of Airlines
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Economist Vladimir Blotkatch, author of The Economics of Airlines, says that by some estimates, each new generation of jet engines has been about 20 percent more fuel-efficient than the previous one.
In this episode, the host references the book 'The Economics of Airlines' by Vladimir Blotkatch, highlighting insights on how each new generation of jet engines significantly improves fuel efficiency, which is a key point in their discussion about advancements in the aviation industry.
Human Development Report 1994
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When she worked at the UN, Rayworth was a co-author of the Human Development Report, whose Human Development Index measures countries not by economic power, but by factors like standard of living, education, and life expectancy.
The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, discusses how Kate Rayworth contributed to the 'Human Development Report' during her time at the U.N. This report is well-regarded for its Human Development Index, which evaluates countries based on factors like standard of living, education, and life expectancy, rather than just economic strength.
Letters to a Young Athlete
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she interviews Chris Bosh about his own book A Memoir called letters to a young athlete
The host introduces Chris Bosh and mentions he is being interviewed about his memoir titled 'Letters to a Young Athlete'.
Letters to a Young Poet
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you'll notice this book is called letters to a young athlete it's modeled on some of my favorite books like letters to a young poet and letters to a young jazz musician
Chris Bosh mentions 'Letters to a Young Poet' as one of his favorite books that inspired the title of his own memoir.
To a Young Jazz Musician
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you'll notice this book is called letters to a young athlete it's modeled on some of my favorite books like letters to a young poet and letters to a young jazz musician
Chris Bosh mentions 'Letters to a Young Jazz Musician' as one of his favorite books that inspired the title of his own memoir.
A Wrinkle in Time
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my first novel that I read was a wrinkle in time I love that book
Chris Bosh mentions 'A Wrinkle in Time' was the first novel he read.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
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and then after that once I got into the NBA I always thought it was fascinating how I started hearing the books like Rich Dad Poor Dad I read that too
Chris Bosh mentions hearing about and reading 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' after joining the NBA.
Outliers
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yeah outliers you know the classics
Chris Bosh lists 'Outliers' as one of the classic books he heard about and read in the NBA.
The 48 Laws of Power (Special Power Edition)
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so I graduated to like 48 Laws of Power
Chris Bosh mentions reading 'The 48 Laws of Power'.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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I could see Harry Potter and his friends going to Hogwarts for another semester to learn magic
In an excerpt from his book, Chris Bosh mentions visualizing 'Harry Potter' stories and characters while reading.
The Great Gatsby
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I like that image of the green light across the water in The Great Gatsby
In an excerpt from his book, Chris Bosh mentions visualizing an image from 'The Great Gatsby' while reading.
Subprime Attention Crisis
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Huang recently published a book called subprime attention crisis advertising in the time bomb at the heart of the Internet
The host mentions Tim Huang's recently published book and its title.
Delivering Happiness
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both of us were really taken with shea himself and a book he published called delivering happiness
The host mentions being taken with Tony Hsieh and a book he published called 'delivering happiness'.
How the World Remade Hollywood
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One of his main Inspirations was a Harvard Economist named ed Glaser who four years ago published a Manifesto called Triumph of the city how our greatest invention makes us richer smarter Greener healthier and happier
The host introduces Ed Glaeser and his book 'Triumph of the city' as a main inspiration for Tony Hsieh.
Ed Defender
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The work that we we first found that really I think sowed the seeds for what would become the downtown project was Ed Glazer's book I was very flattered when Tony reached out to me He read my book and seems to have been excited by it
Zach Ware mentions Ed Glaeser's book as sowing the seeds for the downtown project, and Glaeser confirms Tony Hsieh read his book.
Good to Great
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but if you read books like good to great or tribal leadership there's a clear at least correlation right if not cause between companies that do well in the long term financially Although if you look at the good to Great companies if you looked at those lately
Tony Hsieh mentions reading books like 'good to great' and 'tribal leadership' regarding the correlation between company culture and financial success.
Tribal Leadership
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but if you read books like good to great or tribal leadership there's a clear at least correlation right if not cause between companies that do well in the long term financially
Tony Hsieh mentions reading books like 'good to great' and 'tribal leadership' regarding the correlation between company culture and financial success.
How the Mighty Fall
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Although if you look at the good to Great companies if you looked at those lately well so there's a follow-up book that Jim Collins came up with which was how the Mighty Fall or fail
Tony Hsieh mentions this book as a follow-up to 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins.
Triumph of the City
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he has something I think he refers to as the edifice complex in his book so versus let's build a giant right
Tony Hsieh refers to a concept ('edifice complex') from Ed Glaeser's book.
Hot Seat
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Jeff immelt's new book is called Hot Seat what I learned leading a great American company
The host introduces Jeff Immelt's new book, stating its title and full subtitle.
The Devil You Know
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I realize that I'm proposing nothing short of the most audacious power play by Black America in the history of the country Charles blow author of the new book The Devil you know a black power Manifesto that's next week until then take care of yourself
The host previews the next episode, mentioning the author Charles Blow and his new book, stating its title.
The war on normal people
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I know that in your book the war on normal people you propose that for every 100 million dollars that a company is fined by the Department of Justice or that they're bailed out by the federal government that both its CEO and its largest individual shareholders should spend one month in jail I I did write that you did right
The host, Stephen Dubner, mentions Andrew Yang's book and a specific proposal made within it. Andrew Yang confirms he wrote the book.
American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn
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I am the author of several books including American green the obsessive quest for the Perfect Lawn and these Lawns as it were that existed back in 16th 17th 18th century England were typically found on Estates
Ted Steinberg, a guest on the show, identifies himself as the author of this book about lawns.
Kidnap
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shortland has written a book called kidnap inside the ransom business
Anya Shortland, an economist, mentions she has written a book about the ransom business.
Pitch Perfect
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His company is called Clarity Media Group and he wrote a book called pitch perfect how to say it right the first time every time
The host mentions Bill McGowan and his book about media and PR training.
The End of History and the Last Man
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In 1992, Fukuyama wrote a book that became a sensation. It was called The End of History and the Last Man.
In this segment, the podcast host discusses the significance of the book 'The End of History and the Last Man', written by Fukuyama, highlighting its impact on political science and shifting perspectives.
Bananas
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It was a big trade fair, much like a world fair, and there was a horticultural exhibit featuring a banana plant with bananas growing on it, according to Virginia Scott Jenkins, a cultural historian and author of 'Bananas: An American History.'
In a discussion about the history of bananas in America, Stephen Dubner references the book 'Bananas: An American History' by Virginia Scott Jenkins, who provides insights into a horticultural exhibit featuring a banana plant at a significant trade fair.
Private Equity at Work
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She’s also co-author of a book called Private Equity at Work: When Wall Street Manages Main Street.
In this segment, Eileen Applebaum, an economist, is introduced as the co-author of the book 'Private Equity at Work: When Wall Street Manages Main Street', highlighting her contribution to the discussion on the impact of private equity.
How to Change Your Mind
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this is a topic of great interest these days one example being Michael pollan's best-selling book how to change your mind what the new science of psychedelics teaches us about Consciousness dying addiction depression and Transcendence
The host mentions Michael Pollan's best-selling book as an example of the current interest in the topic of psychedelics changing psychiatry.
Awakenings
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and there she worked on some pieces by Oliver Sacks the freewheeling neurologist best known for writing Awakenings and the man who mistook his wife for a hat
The host mentions that the guest worked on pieces by Oliver Sacks and lists two of his well-known books.
On the Move
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and there she worked on some pieces by Oliver Sacks the freewheeling neurologist best known for writing Awakenings and the man who mistook his wife for a hat
The host mentions that the guest worked on pieces by Oliver Sacks and lists two of his well-known books.
The Year of the Puppy
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I'm writing a book on early dog development which is tentatively titled year of the puppy
The guest mentions the tentative title of the book she is currently writing.
Being a Dog
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Her other books include being a dog our dogs ourselves
The host lists other books written by the guest.
Our Dogs, Ourselves
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Her other books include being a dog our dogs ourselves
The host lists other books written by the guest.
The Price We Pay
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and that is Marty McCary he is a surgeon at Johns Hopkins and the author of the price we pay what broke American Health Care and how to fix it
The host introduces Marty McCary and mentions he is the author of this book.
Birdwatcher
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in a book called an American sickness The Physician journalist Elizabeth Rosenthal describes the industrialization of U.S health care
The host mentions a book by Elizabeth Rosenthal that describes the industrialization of U.S. healthcare.
Fear City
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and that is the historian Kim Phillips fine author of the book fear city which is about New York's fiscal crisis
The host introduces historian Kim Phillips fine and mentions her book 'fear city' which is about New York's fiscal crisis.
The Little House
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Once upon a time you might have read a book when you were a kid where there was a house in the country and then the house was surrounded by other houses and then eventually the house was surrounded by these tall apartment buildings and there was an elevated train in front of it and all this kind of stuff the book Victor is talking about is the little house by Virginia Lee Burton
Jacob Vigdor refers to a children's book illustrating urban growth, and the host identifies the book title and author.
Conscious Capitalism
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Some years back he wrote a book called conscious capitalism which argues that prophets and purpose should be fully compatible
The host mentions that John Mackey wrote a book with this title, arguing for compatible profits and purpose. Later confirmed with co-author names.
Conscious Leadership
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mackie's follow-up book published this fall is called conscious leadership
The host mentions this book as John Mackey's follow-up book. Later confirmed with co-author names.
The One Minute Manager
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and an idea I took away from Ken Blanchard's one minute manager which I guess dates me because that book may not have been in print anymore
The speaker (host) mentions an idea he took away from this book by Ken Blanchard.
Influence, New and Expanded
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but in this case cialdini did ship in the form of a book he wrote about this research it was called influence the psychology of persuasion
The host introduces the guest's first major book based on his research.
Persuasion
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This happened to me by the way when a previous book that I wrote called persuasion the first five thousand copies of the book were printed poorly
Robert Cialdini mentions a previous book he wrote.
Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead
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His book is called influence the psychology of persuasion We were discussing the new and Expanded Edition which has just been published
The host concludes the segment by stating the book's title and author.
The Talented Tenth
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you know Du Bois wrote about this notion of The Talented 10th among black Americans being the educated the intellectual the elite cultural black Americans from let's call it a century ago who he argued would set an example that would lead all black Americans to Aspire to those same things
The host mentions W.E.B. Du Bois and his concept of 'The Talented 10th' while discussing Cecilia Rouse's family background and achievement.
The Weirdest People in the World?
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Henrik recently followed that book with another one called the weirdest people in the world how the West became psychologically peculiar and particularly prosperous
The host mentions Joe Henrich's follow-up book, stating its full title and subtitle.
Gang Leader for a Day
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a person you may recognize if you've read his amazing book gang leader for a day or the chapter in Freakonomics called why do drug dealers live with their moms
The host introduces the guest (Sudhir Venkatesh) by mentioning his well-known book.
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Dark Money
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so again taking a page out of a conservatives Playbook I read Jane Mayer's book dark money on the Koch brothers who have invested heavily for years in building for-profit companies and non-profit organizations and infrastructure on the right
Tara McGowan mentions reading this book by Jane Mayer as inspiration for her organization's structure.
Anna Karenina
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because one of the most famous lines in literature is the first sentence of Anna Karenina by Tolstoy happy families are all alike every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way
The host quotes the first line of the book and attributes it to the author Tolstoy.
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and thanks to Erica ocran whose latest book is called highly irregular why tough through and do don't rhyme and other Oddities of the English language
The host thanks Erica Ocrant and explicitly names her latest book.
Alice Neel: The Art of Not Sitting Pretty
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That's Phoebe Hoban who wrote a biography of Alice Neal. It's called The Art of not sitting pretty
The host introduces Phoebe Hoban as the author of a biography of Alice Neal and states the book's title.
How to Become a Successful Artist
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Resh has been studying and writing about the Art Market for years. his latest book is called how to become a successful artist
The host introduces Magnus Resh and mentions his latest book title.
Chicken Soup for the Soul 20th Anniversary Edition
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If I wrote Chicken Soup for the Soul and it sells five million copies, now I want to write Chicken Soup for the Automobile, Chicken Soup for the Fountain Pen, Chicken Soup for the Computer Console; doesn't that make a certain amount of sense as opposed to the theory of shirking from the newfound creative identity?
The host discusses 'Chicken Soup for the Soul', illustrating how a successful book can inspire the creation of subsequent titles, like 'Chicken Soup for the Automobile', drawing connections between projects that build on existing success.
The Case against Education
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The economist Bryan Kaplan, in a book called The Case Against Education, argues that one major function of a college degree is to act as a social signal—a way to tell the world that you are worth hiring, worth being friends with, perhaps worth being intimidated by. In Kaplan's view, this has driven a kind of credential inflation, where more and more education is required to have a good career.
Economist Bryan Kaplan's book, 'The Case Against Education', is discussed as it explores the idea that a college degree serves as a social signal of one’s worth, potentially leading to credential inflation. This mention highlights Kaplan's perspective on the value of college education and critiques the increasing educational requirements for good employment.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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I knew that this would be very electric to some individuals, abortion and crime revisited, an update of our 2019 episode and of the theory we wrote about in our first Freakonomics book way back in 2005. That's next week on the show.
In this segment, the host refers to the book 'Freakonomics,' highlighting it as the source of a theory that is being revisited in the current episode.
Sapiens
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I'm not sure it's self-confidence; at least when I wrote Sapiens, I didn't take myself or the project too seriously. I thought, sure, I might make some terrible mistakes, but that's fine.
The speaker reflects on their experience of writing the book 'Sapiens', expressing a light-hearted attitude towards the potential mistakes they could make during the writing process.
Willpower
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Roy Baumeister and John Tierney have written two books together the first called willpower was published in 2011.
Stephen Dubner mentions that Roy Baumeister and John Tierney co-authored this book.
How Music Works
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but also it reminds me of something you wrote in how Music Works about how music evolved with the spaces it's played in
Stephen Dubner references something David Byrne wrote in this book.
Together
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Morty is also the author of a recent book about loneliness it's called together
The host mentions Vivek Murthy's recent book about loneliness.
Heat Wave
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He ultimately wrote a book about the tragedy called Heatwave
The host mentions Eric Klinenberg's book about the 1995 Chicago heatwave.
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The Fall of Public Man
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it's the fall of public man
Eric Klinenberg references this book as part of a tradition in American intellectual life that sees decline in social ties.
The Lonely Crowd
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you know the lonely crowd
Eric Klinenberg references this book as part of a tradition in American intellectual life that sees decline in social ties.
Going Solo
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so kleinenberg wrote another book this one called going solo the extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone
The host mentions Eric Klinenberg's second book about living alone.
Palaces for the People
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This is the idea kleinenberg plays with in his latest book called palaces for the people
The host mentions Eric Klinenberg's latest book about social infrastructure.
Beaten Down, Worked Up
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We had help this week from Jeremy Johnston and Jared Holt, and special thanks to Stephen Greenhouse, author of 'Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor.'
In this segment, the host expresses gratitude to Stephen Greenhouse, who is highlighted as the author of the book 'Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor.'
Aesop's Fables
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But the big bad wolf also shows up in German folk tales like Little Red Riding Hood by The Brothers Grimm, and in the Russian musical story, Peter and the Wolf by Sergey Prokofiev, and centuries earlier too, in one of Aesop's Fables, The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
In the podcast, the host discusses various stories featuring wolves as villains, highlighting 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' from Aesop's Fables to emphasize the historical negative portrayal of wolves in literature.
SuperFreakonomics LP
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You may remember this story from Super Freakonomics, where we told it in some detail, perhaps too much detail.
In this segment, Stephen Dubner refers to their earlier book, 'Super Freakonomics,' where a similar story was discussed in great detail.
A Book on Books
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As if wallpaper and Disney cartoons weren't bad enough, she stumbled across a book in the art school library with the paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
Flora Yukonovich, the artist featured in this episode, discovered a book in her art school library that contained the paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
The Manager's Communication Toolbox
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Putting Putin is also the author of The Landmark book bowling alone which was published in 2000
The host introduces Bob Putnam and mentions he is the author of the landmark book 'Bowling Alone'.
Summary of Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness
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back in 2008 thaler published a book called nudge improving decisions about health wealth and happiness it was co-authored with the legal scholar Cass sunstein
The host introduces Richard Thaler and mentions his book published in 2008, including its full title and co-author.
Sludge
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Cass sunstein thaler's co-author on nudge has in fact just published a book called sludge what stops us from getting things done and what to do about it
The host mentions a new book by Cass Sunstein, the co-author of Nudge, and provides its full title.
The New World of Economics
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there's a quote from Obama it's a three-word quote in the new edition better is good he said
The host mentions a quote included in the new edition of Nudge.
Great Ideas for VBS
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the experimental economist John list who's been on the show before has just published a book called the voltage effect how to make good ideas great and great ideas scale next week we'll hear from it and him in a special edition of the Freakonomics radio book club
The host announces that economist John List has published a book and states its title and author, mentioning it will be featured in the show's book club.
The Superstition
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That's Stewart buys he is a retired psychology professor and author of a book called believing in Magic The psychology of superstition
The host introduces guest Stewart Vise and mentions he is the author of this book about the psychology of superstition.
Holy Bible (NIV)
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...a belief that was grounded in the Bible and in the Bible what you find is a curious mix of you know brotherly love and frightful wrath
Peter Leeson discusses religious belief in medieval France being grounded in the Bible, and later mentions swearing oaths on the Bible in the legal system.
Choosing My Religion
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...during the course of these conversations I remembered many years ago I was writing a book about my childhood football hero Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers
The host, Stephen Dubner, mentions that he wrote a book about Franco Harris.
Genius & Anxiety
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in a book called genius and anxiety how Jews changed the world 1847 to 1947 the author Norman lebrecht puts forth another possible explanation for the high level of Jewish achievement
The host mentions this book by Norman Lebrecht as offering an explanation for the high level of Jewish achievement.
The Voltage Effect
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Here's another passage from the book: a pharmaceutical company develops a promising new sleep medication in its lab, but the drug doesn't live up to its promise in randomized trials.
In this segment, the host shares an excerpt from 'The Voltage Effect,' authored by John List, who is a guest on the program.
The Voltage Effect
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In your book, John, you write, 'I don't believe Travis Kalanick is a bad person; he's a good person who made several bad calls at scale.'
During the discussion, the host references a passage from John List's book, 'The Voltage Effect,' where he shares his view on former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, highlighting that he believes Kalanick is a good person who has simply made some poor decisions.
The Voltage Effect
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Here's an example from The Voltage Effect.
In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses an example from the book 'The Voltage Effect' written by John List.
The Voltage Effect
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But in your book, you've introduced the phrase 'optimal quitting.'
The host, Stephen Dubner, refers to the concept of 'optimal quitting' as introduced in the book 'The Voltage Effect' by John List.
The Voltage Effect
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His new book is called The Voltage Effect.
In this segment, the host, Stephen Dubner, highlights the title of John List's new book, 'The Voltage Effect,' as he concludes the discussion.
The Peter Principle
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The book he wrote with Raymond Hall was called the Peter Principle. It wound up selling millions of copies.
The host references the book 'The Peter Principle' authored by Laurence J. Peter, highlighting that it achieved significant commercial success, selling millions of copies.
The Peter Principle
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They wanted to see if the Peter Principle actually exists, and if so, what should be done about it. The first step is to get hold of some data.
The hosts discuss the goal of their research, which is to determine whether the Peter Principle actually exists and to explore potential actions that could be taken.
The Peter Principle
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In other words, the Peter Principle is as real as Lawrence Peter said it was, and I'm editorializing here, it also seems to be incredibly stupid.
The host discusses the Peter Principle, affirming its reality as claimed by Laurence J. Peter, and expresses a critical opinion about it.
The Peter Principle
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So does this mean that modern firms simply aren't aware of the age-old Peter Principle? Most firms are aware of the Peter Principle problem, and it's a problem that they purposely choose to live with.
During the discussion, the host raises the question of whether modern firms are oblivious to the long-established concept known as the Peter Principle.
The Peter Principle
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A firm having a Peter Principle problem doesn't necessarily mean that the firm doesn't understand what it's doing, or that it's making a mistake. So what is going on?
The host discusses how a company experiencing issues related to the Peter Principle does not imply it is making errors or lacks understanding.
The Peter Principle
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The way the Peter Principle is usually described is to me almost comical: it's that people rise to the level of their incompetence, which I find is a bit cruel sounding because one could also say that people rise to their ceiling of competence, right?
The host discusses the Peter Principle, commonly described as individuals rising to their level of incompetence. However, he suggests that it could be viewed more positively as people reaching their ceiling of competence.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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In the first Freakonomics book that Steve Levitt and I wrote, there was one chapter called "What Makes a Perfect Parent."
In the podcast, Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Freakonomics,' which he co-authored with Steve Levitt, highlighting a chapter about parenting and their insights on the subject.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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A few years after that first Freakonomics book, when I started this podcast, we did an episode called The Economist's Guide to Parenting.
The host recalls the book 'Freakonomics' while reflecting on the origins of the podcast and an earlier episode focused on parenting.
The Case against Education
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So, Brian, a few years ago, you wrote a book called "The Case Against Education: Why the Education System is a Waste of Time and Money."
The podcast host references the book titled 'The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money,' authored by Bryan Caplan, during a discussion with him.
Can I Ask You a Question?
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She has worked harder, writing her own book and being an entrepreneur and marketing that book and done it with a joy and a kindness to others, that like how could I be anything but incredibly proud of what she's doing?
In this segment, Stephen Dubner talks about the impressive efforts of Steve Levitt's daughter, Amanda, who has been tirelessly working on her own book and embracing entrepreneurship, all while demonstrating joy and kindness in her endeavors.
Leviathan
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It is part of a famous phrase written by the 17th-century philosopher Thomas Hobbes in his book 'Leviathan.'
In this segment, the host discusses the famous quote from Thomas Hobbes' book 'Leviathan' to elaborate on the origin of the title of Scott Hershovitz's book.
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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Scott Hershvitz, who teaches philosophy and law at the University of Michigan, is the author of 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids.'
In this segment, Scott Hershovitz discusses his book titled 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids,' where he shares insights on philosophy through the lens of parenting.
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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The book is called 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids.'
In this segment, the host mentions the book titled 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids,' which has been discussed throughout the episode with its author.
Why Nations Fail
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You know, 'Why Nations Fail,' the book that I wrote with Jim Robinson, for example, was really what I would have loved to write as a teenager.
Daron Acemoglu reflects on his book 'Why Nations Fail,' which he co-authored with Jim Robinson, expressing that it was a work he dreamed of writing since his teenage years. This mention highlights how the book exemplifies his deep interests in economics, politics, and their effects on society.
Economics
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I see that in 2014, you co-authored an economics principles textbook.
Stephen Dubner notes that Daron Acemoglu co-authored an economics principles textbook, leading to a discussion about the business model of economic textbooks, which appears to be a method of 'high-end rent extraction'.
The Psychology of Money
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It's made me curious how Morgan Housel, the author of 'The Psychology of Money,' thinks about housing costs. He mentioned that he and his wife paid off their mortgage when they had a three percent fixed-rate mortgage. He calls this the worst financial decision they've ever made but also the best money decision they have ever made.
The host transitions into discussing Morgan Housel's perspective on housing costs, specifically noting his book, 'The Psychology of Money'. Housel reflects on how he and his wife paid off their mortgage despite having a low fixed-rate interest, describing it as both the worst and best financial decision they've ever made.
Six Faces of Globalization
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Thanks to Anthea Roberts for today’s conversation; her book is titled 'Six Faces of Globalization: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters.'
In this excerpt, the podcast host expresses gratitude to Anthea Roberts and highlights her book, 'Six Faces of Globalization: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters.' The mention indicates that the book was a central topic of the discussion.
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
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The book is 'Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game.' It wasn’t merely that your writing pointed out that the Old Guard was frequently wrong; you were also calling into question their intelligence as well as their integrity.
In this segment, the podcast host mentions the book 'Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game' by Michael Lewis, highlighting its critical examination of traditional views in the world of sports.
Latest Books Mentioned
Grit
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The host mentions that their friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist, wrote a book about persistence and states its title.
Our friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote a book about this. It's called Grit, the power of passion and perseverance.
Alexander Hamilton
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Luis Miranda Jr. mentions reading the Ron Chernow biography of Alexander Hamilton, which inspired his son Lin-Manuel Miranda.
is that yes, I just read this amazing and as I'm reading it, this is the Ron Cher now biography of Hamilton.
Relentless
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The host mentions that Luis Miranda recently published a memoir titled 'Relentless'.
Luis Miranda recently published a memoir about his work in politics and beyond. It's called Relentless.
Theater Kid
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The host mentions that Jeffrey Seller is about to publish a memoir titled 'Theater Kid'.
Seller is also about to publish a memoir called Theater Kid.
Beyond Broadway
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The host introduces Stacy Wolf and mentions she is the author of this book.
That is Stacy Wolf. She's the author of a book called Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater Across America and she teaches theater and American studies at Princeton.
Feminist Approaches to Musical Theatre
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The host introduces Stacy Wolf and mentions she is the author of this book.
That is Stacy Wolf. She's the author of a book called Beyond Broadway: The Pleasure and Promise of Musical Theater Across America and she teaches theater and American studies at Princeton.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Rocco Landisman mentions adapting Mark Twain's novel Huckleberry Finn into a musical called Big River.
The plan was to take an American literary classic, Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. It was my favorite novel, and set it to music with new songs by the country legend Roger Miller.
Leadership in Turbulent Times
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The host mentions Doris Kearns Goodwin and her book Leadership in Turbulent Times as a resource for the musical's writer.
When you feel like you're getting overwhelmed by American political history, it must be nice to have Doris Karns Goodwin on your side. She wrote a book called Leadership in Turbulent Times which is about what she considers to be the four most effective presidents.
Nudge
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The host introduces the guest, Richard Thaler, and mentions that he co-wrote a beloved book called 'nudge'.
and you co-wrote a book years ago a beloved book really called nudge correct
Build a Brand Like Trader Joe's
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The host mentions that Mark Gardner, a former advertising executive who worked at Trader Joe's, wrote a book about the company.
Gardner learned enough about the company by working there that he wrote a book about it called Build a Brand Like Trader Joe's.
Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning
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The host mentions the book and its author, noting that the Dolphins CEO brought up the author, and recommends the book to listeners.
Frankle was an Austrian psychologist a holocaust Survivor best known for writing Man's Search for meaning if you haven't read it I'd suggest you do it will make you think as it made Tom garfinkle think thanks to him as well as all the other guests on today's show
The Imposter as Social Theory
In this segment, the podcast discusses a book of confession by Diedrick Stapel, a Dutch professor who admitted to fabricating data in his research. The mention highlights Stapel's reflections on his motivations behind the fraudulent activities.
So here's something that Stapel wrote later when he wrote a book of confession, essentially about his fraud: 'I was doing fine, but then I became impatient, over-ambitious, reckless.'
The Imposter as Social Theory
In this episode, the host references a book titled 'Outsporing,' authored by Diedrick Stapel. The book, written in Dutch, offers insights into the motivations behind fraudulent behavior, suggesting a deep dive into challenges such as addiction as Stapel recounts his personal struggles.
I would say we don't know that much about why the fraudsters do what they do, and the most interesting source you just mentioned—so Stapel wrote a book in Dutch called 'Outsporing,' which means something like 'derailed,' where he provides his information, and he goes on from the material you talked about to describing that he became like an alcoholic or a heroin addict.
Freakonomics
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In a surprising move, the podcast host Stephen J. Dubner begins by reading excerpts from his book "Freakonomics", co-authored with Steve Levitt, published in 2005. He uses this reading to segue into a discussion on the topic of cheating and fraud, linking it to the episode's focus on fraud in academia.
I rarely do this, but today I'm going to start by reading a couple of sentences from Freakonomics, which Steve Levitt and I published in 2005. Cheating, we wrote, may or may not be human nature, but it is certainly a prominent feature in just about every human endeavor.
Sum
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In a conversation, host Steve Levitt asks author David Eagleman to describe his book, 'Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives,' and its themes.
You wrote a book called 'Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives.' How do you describe the book to people?
Livewired
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In this segment, host Steven Dubner shares his appreciation for 'Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain' by David Eagleman, highlighting the fascinating ideas explored in the book regarding brain research.
If you want to learn more about David Eagleman's ideas, I really enjoyed a couple of his mini books, like 'Livewired,' which talks about his brain research, and 'Some: Forty Tales from the Afterlives,' his book of speculative fiction.
The Work of Art
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In this segment, the podcast host Stephen Dubner refers to Adam Moss's book, 'The Work of Art,' and highlights its double meaning.
The title of Adam Moss's book, The Work of Art, is of course a double entendre.
The Work of Art
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Adam Moss discusses his book, emphasizing the themes of childhood isolation and need that he has identified in the lives of various artists and creators. He explains how these experiences often lead individuals to create, suggesting that learning to engage with one's thoughts can be a significant factor in their development.
In my book, I mean, everybody remembers their childhood as lonely, of course, but it is definitely true that one after another they described childhoods of isolation and of need, and then something came along to fill that need; among other things, they learn to talk to themselves—this is a big theme of my book.
The Work of Art
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses how Adam Moss wrote "The Work of Art" after realizing his painting skills weren't up to par. The book explores the creative process and how individuals can create something from seemingly nothing.
So he needed to find something else to make something that he would be good at, and that's how he came to write The Work of Art, a book about how other creative people make something from nothing.
The Work of Art
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In this segment, Steven Dubner discusses Adam Moss's book, which explores the intricacies of creativity and the processes that enable artists to produce their work.
For I think the book is a bit of, not a smoke and mirror, but a bit of sleight of hand in that it's called The Work of Art, and it's plainly about the process of making creative things, and it's plainly about what it took for those creators to even get to the point where they were able to create something.
The Work of Art
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner refers to the title of Adam Moss's book, 'The Work of Art,' as he wraps up the interview, highlighting a playful suggestion that it could also have been named 'The Art of Work.'
His book is called 'The Work of Art,' although it might just as easily have been called 'The Art of Work.'
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner highlights the book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' as a worthwhile read, mentioning that its author, Samin Nosrat, has appeared in previous episodes of Freakonomics Radio.
The other book he just mentioned, 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,' is also well worth reading, and you can hear its author, Samin Nosrat, on a couple of Freakonomics Radio episodes from 2023.
Brothers Emanuel
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses Zeke Emanuel, who is noted as the oldest brother in the family. Dubner highlights that Zeke undertook the effort to write a family memoir titled 'The Brothers Emanuel.'
Zeke Emanuel is the oldest brother, the one who took the trouble to write a family memoir called 'The Brothers Emanuel.'
The Wimpy Kid
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During the episode, the host interviews Jeff Kinney, who is introduced as the author of the popular 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, sharing insights about his experiences and the bookstore he owns.
I'm an owner of an unlikely story bookstore in Plainville, Massachusetts, and I'm the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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In this segment, host Steven Dubner recalls a previous episode featuring Fareed Zakaria, where he discussed his book, 'The Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.'
We had him on the show earlier this year to talk about his book, The Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.
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Fareed Zakaria discusses the concepts outlined in his book, 'Age of Revolutions', highlighting how they relate to current political events.
What I've been struck by is the degree to which the kind of things that I talked about in my book, Age of Revolutions, have been borne out.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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In this segment, Steven Dubner references Fareed Zakaria's book, 'The Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present,' by referring to it as 'the book of yours.' Dubner discusses how it relates to the ongoing revolutionary period in recent history.
Do you see that as further proof that we're living through, as you put it in the book of yours, the most revolutionary period in recent history?
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In this segment, podcast host Steven Dubner references Fareed Zakaria's book, 'The Age of Revolutions', highlighting its relevance and his work as a host.
His show is called GPS, and his most recent book is The Age of Revolutions.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Freakonomics,' which serves as the inspiration for the show, and highlights the controversial argument it presents about the connection between legalized abortion and the decrease in crime rates.
If you've ever read Freakonomics, the namesake book of this show, you may recall this controversial link between legalized abortion and the fall of crime.
Work
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses James Suzman's book 'Work' and highlights a significant story about Kellogg's, the cereal company, during the Great Depression. He describes how the company reduced its workers' hours to establish an additional shift, allowing them to employ more people, which consequently shortened the workday from 8 hours to 6.
The anthropologist James Suzman, in his book 'Work,' tells a story about Kellogg’s, the cereal company, during the Great Depression. The company cut their workers’ hours to create an additional shift, which let them hire more people. The workday went from 8 hours to 6.
Working
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The host of Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner, references the book 'Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do' by Studs Terkel to discuss how various individuals have shared their experiences regarding their jobs.
Fifty years ago, the Chicago writer and radio host Studs Terkel published a book called 'Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do.' Terkel interviewed dozens of people about their jobs: a cab driver, waitress, bookbinder, factory owner, industrial designer, a gravedigger, a carpenter; the book became a classic. It was even turned into a musical and inspired a Netflix show hosted by Barack Obama.
What Do People Do All Day?
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses the children's book 'What Do People Do All Day?' by Richard Scarry, which inspired the title of the episode. He talks about the book's influence while speaking with Richard Scarry's son, Huck Scarry.
This title was stolen from a children's book by the beloved author and illustrator Richard Scarry. Here is his son, Huck Scarry. When I was growing up, my father worked at home.
Advancing the Ball
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses Jim Rooney's admiration for his late father, Dan Rooney. He highlights that Jim has authored a book entitled 'A Different Way to Win' which reflects a sentimental and respectful portrayal of his father's life and legacy.
The other thing to say is this: Jim Rooney is an unabashed fan of his late father, Dan; he wrote a book about his father called 'A Different Way to Win.'
The Innovators
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In this episode, Steven Dubner highlights Walter Isaacson's book, 'The Innovators,' discussing its significance in relation to the theme of innovation.
Then Walter Isaacson published a book called 'The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution'.
More Work for Mother: The Ironies of Household Technology from the Open Hearth to the Microwave
In this segment, historian Ruth Schwarz Cowan discusses her book 'More Work for Mother,' exploring how household technology impacts housework. She argues that while these technologies may change the nature of domestic labor, they often do not alleviate the workload and can even increase it.
The name of my book is 'More Work for Mother: The Ironies of Household Technology from The Open Hearth to the Microwave'.
The Anxious Generation
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In this segment, the podcast host, Stephen Dubner, explores the insights of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and his book 'The Anxious Generation'. Haidt contends that the technological reshaping of childhood is contributing to a mental health crisis. The discussion also highlights Haidt's appearances on MSNBC, where he elaborates on the theories surrounding this epidemic.
In early 2020, the influential social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who teaches at New York University, joined this argument with a book titled "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness." Here is Haidt on MSNBC discussing this epidemic: "Everyone has a theory about what causes it."
Deep Work
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In this section of the podcast, Stephen Dubner highlights the plethora of resources available, including books, that discuss how to foster an environment conducive to deep work, emphasizing its significance and the challenges posed by distractions in our surroundings.
There are approximately one billion podcasts and books that tell you how to create the environment to do deep work. That alone tells us how distracting many of our environments have become.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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David Duchovny discusses the book 'Freakonomics', which he read in 2005 and found incredibly insightful. He mentions this in the context of introducing Steven Dubner, the co-author of the book and host of the 'Freakonomics Radio' podcast.
He's made that brand his life after co-writing Freakonomics back in 2005, which I read back in 2005, and it blew me away. I couldn't believe the kinds of questions that he was asking that made sense.
Grit
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In this segment, Steven Dubner discusses his friendship with Angela Duckworth, the author of the book 'Grit'. He reflects on their collaboration in podcasting and mentions how she has influenced his understanding of passion and perseverance, referencing her well-known book as a key point of discussion.
So I have a friend Angela Duckworth, who wrote this book called Grit. Yeah. And we made a podcast together for a few years, and I learned a great deal from her, and she learned a great deal from Marty Seligman, who's considered one of the founders of positive psychology.
The Case against Education
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The podcast host, Steven Dubner, introduces the book 'The Case Against Education' by Brian Kaplan, stating that it posits college degrees are primarily used as a social signal, leading to credential inflation. This book is mentioned as part of a broader analysis on the true value of a college education and its influence on career prospects.
The economist Brian Kaplan in a book called "The Case Against Education" argues that one major function of a college degree is to act as a social signal—a way to tell the world that you are worth hiring, worth being friends with, perhaps worth being intimidated by. In Kaplan’s view, this has driven a kind of credential inflation, where more and more education is required to have a good career.
Prayer Has Spoiled Everything
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The podcast discusses the book 'Markets, Minds and Money' by Kola, which examines the reasons behind America's leadership in university research. The host uses this book to introduce the history and evolution of higher education in the United States.
In a book called 'Markets, Minds and Money', why America leads the world in university research, Kola charts the development of these institutions.
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Stephen Dubner discusses his book, 'Super Freakonomics,' which he co-authored with economist Steve Levitt. He highlights a calculation from the book that illustrates the impact of genetics on a child's chances of becoming a Major League Baseball player, using this as a key example in the episode focused on athletic prospects.
In Super Freakonomics, one of the books I wrote with economist Steve Levitt, we performed a rough calculation showing that if a Major League Baseball player has a son, that boy is about 800 times more likely than a random boy to also make the majors.
Freakonomics
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Stephen Dubner, the host of the podcast, referenced his podcast title 'Freakonomics Radio,' which is named after the book 'Freakonomics' that he co-authored with Steven Levitt.
Today on Freakonomics Radio, another conversation in our ongoing look at what college is really for, with higher ed under attack from multiple angles.
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner shares a story cited by Ken Auletta in his book 'The Streets Were Paved with Gold.' The story recounts how Nat Sherman, a well-known tobacconist, commented on paying $355 a month for a six-room apartment, expressing amazement at the high cost.
One of my favorite stories about this, and this is quoted by Ken Auletta in 'The Streets Were Paved with Gold,' cites Nat Sherman, the famous tobacconist, who said that he paid, I forget what it was, $355 a month for a six-room apartment. He said, 'Isn't that amazing?'
Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics
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The podcast host mentions Richard Thaler's book 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics' while discussing his accomplishments, highlighting his contributions to the field of behavioral economics.
Along the way, he wrote a few books, including 'Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics' and 'Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.'
General Theory Of Employment , Interest And Money
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In the podcast, the guest highlights the significance of a particular chapter in behavioral finance that was authored by John Maynard Keynes in his book, 'The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money,' published in 1936. This reference emphasizes the historical impact of Keynes' work on the field.
The single best chapter on behavioral finance was written by John Maynard Keynes in 'The General Theory,' which was written in 1936.
Foundations of Economic Analysis
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The podcast guest discusses the influential figures in the history of economics, specifically mentioning Paul Samuelson and his thesis titled 'Foundations of Economic Analysis,' highlighting its significance in the field.
And it was led by people like Paul Samuelson and Kenneth Arrow, and Samuelson in particular, he was a University of Chicago undergraduate and then went off to graduate school, and his thesis was called 'Foundations of Economic Analysis.'
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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The host of Freakonomics Radio discusses Daniel Kahneman, a highly influential psychologist and Nobel Prize winner in economics, who authored the best-selling book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', highlighting his impact and the legacy he left behind.
Kahneman was a phenomenally influential psychologist who won a Nobel Prize in economics, wrote the best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow, and left behind an army of collaborators, mentees, and admirers.
The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
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In this segment, the host discusses the book titled 'The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds,' authored by Michael Lewis, highlighting its relevance to a previous podcast episode.
Lewis's book is called 'The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds.'
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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The book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman is mentioned as a way to recognize the author, who will be featured in the upcoming episode.
Our email is [email protected]. Coming up next time on the show, Daniel Kahneman is perhaps best known as the author of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' but he also helped revolutionize the fields of both psychology and economics, and his influence has been enormous.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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John Colley jokingly offers to be a spokesperson for the Freakonomics book series, which is associated with the Freakonomics Radio podcast.
Oh my god, well, you know, I'd be happy to be the face of the Freakonomics podcast and the Freakonomics book empire. So keep me on speed dial!
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In a conversation between David Admi and Will Butler, 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville is discussed extensively, showcasing Will's intellectual interests that go beyond music.
We met and we talked about like Herman Melville and Moby Dick for a really long time.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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The host refers to the book to highlight the surprising and potentially unbelievable nature of Lowry's confessions.
The deeds and misdeeds that Lowry confesses to in the book may be hard for you to believe.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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The host refers to having read the book and the conversation with Glenn Lowry as confirmation of the book's content, highlighting a sense of validation but also discomfort.
Having read the book and now having spoken with Lowry, I am inclined to believe them, which doesn't necessarily make things any more comfortable.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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In this segment, Lowry discusses how he shared his manuscript with Alice Schelling, the widow of his friend Tom Schelling. He emphasizes the personal connection by mentioning that he sent her the book in draft form for her review.
Well, I hadn't quite seen it that way, although Tom Schelling, my dear friend and the late great economist, his widow Alice Schelling, I sent her the book in draft and she read it.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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Glenn Lowry speaks about his memoir titled 'Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative,' expressing his hope that its candid nature will encourage readers to look beyond stereotypes and understand his personal journey.
Well, that may be; I will say a hope I have is that the candid self-revelation that I undertake in this memoir will persuade some detractors, who when they see the subtitle 'Confessions of a Black Conservative,' want to put the book down and run from the bookstore to say, 'Well, wait a minute; look at his struggles; look at his self-criticism; look at how he has grown; look at the full measure of the man; maybe we ought to take him a little bit more seriously than to just, you know, invoke some stereotype: oh, black conservative, I think we know about those guys,' and dismiss him.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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The host discusses Glenn Lowry's new book, 'Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative,' emphasizing its blend of personal narratives with themes that are often avoided in public discussions.
His new book, Late Admissions, includes all that, but also a lot of personal stories that most of us would never tell in public.
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During the interview, the host inquires if there are any confessions in Glenn Lowry's book that he hesitated to include or considered removing, highlighting the introspective nature of the memoir.
Are there any confessions in your book that you came close to not confessing, that you almost pulled out or were only reluctantly included?
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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The host references Glenn Lowry's memoir, discussing how he articulates the challenges he faced in his career.
You write in the book that you choked; I almost never hear anyone say that they choked.
America in Black and White
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The host reflects on a book that led to a personal rift with the late Abigail Thernstrom and Steven Thernstrom, highlighting the complexities of friendship and criticism.
What I'm thinking is, take my friendship with the late Abigail Thernstrom and Steven Thernstrom, which goes back to my early days at Harvard, and which ended when I critically reviewed their book, America in Black and White, in a long review in the Atlantic, and they broke off with me.
Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative
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In the concluding moments of the episode, the host highlights Glenn Lowry's new book, titled "Late Admission: Confessions of a Black Conservative," bringing attention to his background as an economist and his perspective as a self-described truth seeker.
That was Glenn Lowry, an economist at Brown University, a self-described self-righteous truth seeker, and much more. His new book is called "Late Admission: Confessions of a Black Conservative."
Barbarians at the Gate
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In the podcast, the host refers to the book 'Barbarians at the Gate,' which chronicles how the private equity firm KKR gained prominence through their leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco.
The firm was immortalized in the 1989 book 'Barbarians at the Gate' about their leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco.
Wealth Supremacy
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In this segment, the podcast host introduces Marjorie Kelly, the author of 'Wealth Supremacy', discussing her insights on KKR and employee ownership, and highlighting the significance of her work.
Kelly is also the author of a book called Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Today's Crisis.
Stefan Zweig
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The podcast host discusses a memoir by the great Viennese writer Stefan Zweig, entitled 'The World of Yesterday.' This poignant work reflects on a lost Vienna and its rich history.
The great Viennese writer Stefan Zweig, who killed himself in 1942, left behind a memoir called 'The World of Yesterday.' It is a heartbreaking book about a Vienna that, in retrospect, didn't stand a chance.
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The podcast host reflects on his impression of Vienna before World War I, which is reinforced by reading Stefan Zweig's book, 'The World of Yesterday.'
So my sense is that Vienna, before World War I, was like that. That's certainly the impression I get from reading Stefan Zweig's 'The World of Yesterday.' I mean, there was a lot of disruption in the visual arts especially; you know, Egon Schiele's extremely intense and very sexualized paintings, which landed him in prison for a bit.
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The podcast host references Stefan Zweig's 'The World of Yesterday' in a discussion about how life in pre-war Vienna is viewed as a Golden Age, especially when compared to the dire circumstances following the war.
This is what Stefan Zweig writes about 'The World of Yesterday'—even more so in retrospect, because, of course, post-war Vienna, 1918, was so appalling, anything before then looked like a golden age.
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The podcast host quotes a passage from Stefan Zweig's book, 'The World of Yesterday', reflecting on the liberal ideals of the 19th century.
Here is a passage from 'The World of Yesterday' by Stefan Zweig, which he finished just before he and his wife killed themselves in 1942: 'In its liberal idealism, the 19th century was honestly convinced that it was on the straight and unfailing path toward being the best of all worlds; earlier eras, with their wars, famines, and revolts, were deprecated as times when mankind was still immature and unenlightened.'
Inheritance
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In this segment, the host shares her thoughts on the book 'Inheritance' by Dani Shapiro, highlighting the author's background as someone from an Orthodox Jewish family and her unique identity as a blonde.
It’s so curious to me because I've read the book 'Inheritance' by Dani Shapiro. I haven't read it, but I know she came from an Orthodox Jewish family and was always the blonde outlier.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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A listener shares their enthusiasm for the book 'Freakonomics' by dusting off an old copy, expressing their long-term support for the show. This heartfelt mention wraps up the podcast on a positive note.
I've been a big fan for a long time; I actually dusted off my old copy of Freakonomics last night.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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In this episode, the host discusses Daniel Kahneman's influential book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' which contributed to his fame, while highlighting that his earlier research played a significant role in transforming psychology and establishing behavioral economics.
He became famous for his 2011 book Thinking, Fast and Slow, but it was his decades of earlier research, much of it done with his collaborator Amos Tversky, that revolutionized not only psychology but helped create the field of behavioral economics.
The Peter Principle
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In this segment, the host discusses 'The Peter Principle', a well-known management book by Lawrence J. Peter, which humorously addresses the prevalence of incompetent bosses and provides insights into this phenomenon.
The Peter Principle is a very funny and popular management book written by Lawrence J. Peter, and his book offers an explanation for why we might see incompetent bosses everywhere. 'Incompetent bosses everywhere... okay, I’m listening.
THE PETER PRINCIPLE WHY THINGS ALWAYS GO WRONG
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In this segment, the podcast host references the book 'The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong,' co-authored by Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hull, highlighting its significant sales figures.
The book he wrote with Raymond Hull was called 'The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong.' It wound up selling millions of copies. The book was meant to say corporate strategy.
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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In this segment, the podcast host discusses Fareed Zakaria's new book, 'Age of Revolutions,' expressing a sense of sadness and surprise regarding the current state of the world as described in the book.
So my sense of reading you, overall particularly reading your new book, 'Age of Revolutions,' is a sense of sadness and surprise that the world finds itself today in a state of peril.
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In this segment, the podcast host discusses the book 'Age of Revolutions,' highlighting its subtitle: 'Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.'
This one, 'Age of Revolutions,' is subtitled 'Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.'
The Future of Freedom
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In this segment, the podcast host highlights Fareed Zakaria's writings, specifically mentioning his book 'The Future of Freedom' as part of his notable works.
Fareed Zakaria is host of the weekly CNN program GPS, that stands for Global Public Square, and he has written several books including 'The Post-American World' and 'The Future of Freedom.'
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The podcast host refers to Fareed Zakaria's book 'Age of Revolutions' to emphasize that it discusses a revolutionary era beyond just geopolitics.
When Fareed Zakaria writes in his new book 'Age of Revolutions' that we are living through an intensely revolutionary era, he isn't only talking about geopolitics.
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Fareed Zakaria discusses his book 'The Future of Freedom,' which explores the theme of liberal democracy and argues that the Arab world is significantly unprepared for such systems due to the influence of oil wealth.
You know, in 2003, I wrote that book, 'The Future of Freedom,' about liberal democracy; I basically made the case that the Arab world was fundamentally unready for liberal democracy because of oil wealth.
The Truth About Immigration
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In this episode, the host, Stephen Dubner, introduces Zeke Hernandez, a business professor at Wharton, who has an upcoming book titled 'The Truth About Immigration.' This book serves as the basis for the episode's quiz.
He came to our attention because of a book he has coming out soon called The Truth About Immigration.
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During the episode, Stephen Dubner highlights Zeke Hernandez, a business professor at Wharton and an immigration expert, who has written a significant book titled 'The Truth About Immigration.' This book is important as it serves as a foundational piece for a forthcoming series.
Well, Zeke, as I mentioned, is a business professor at Wharton, but he's also an expert in immigration and has written a book called The Truth About Immigration, which was one of the foundations for a series that we are preparing to release very soon.
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In this segment, the host, Stephen Dubner, introduces Zeke Hernandez and his upcoming book 'The Truth About Immigration,' which serves as the basis for a quiz on immigration facts and statistics.
Zeke has written a forthcoming book called The Truth About Immigration and he is going to quiz you on some immigration facts and statistics. Does that sound okay?
The Millionaire Next Door
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Jacob briefly refers to the book 'The Millionaire Next Door' while discussing stereotypes surrounding immigrant families and wealth.
That makes me think of The Millionaire Next Door, that book.
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner introduces Zeke Hernandez, a business professor at the Wharton School at Penn, who is the author of the upcoming book titled 'The Truth About Immigration'.
So we've got on the other line Zeke Hernandez, who's a business professor at the Wharton School at Penn, and he's the author of a forthcoming book called The Truth About Immigration.
What Do You Care What Other People Think: Further Adventures of a Curious Character
In this segment, Stephen Dubner and Ralph Leighton discuss Richard Feynman's second book, 'What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character.' This book continues to explore the anecdotes and experiences that made Feynman a well-known figure, highlighting his unique character and curiosity.
The second book was titled 'What Do You Care What Other People Think? Further Adventures of a Curious Character.'
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner introduces Fareed Zakaria, who will share insights from his new book titled 'Age of Revolutions'.
History is complicated; sometimes the bad guys win. Fareed Zakaria on his new book, 'Age of Revolutions.'
Ours Was the Shining Future
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During the interview, David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times, discusses his book titled 'Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream,' which addresses themes related to the concept of the American Dream.
David Leonhardt has other talents: I'm a senior writer at The New York Times and I'm the author of 'Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream.' Leonhardt has been writing about immigration for years.
The Population Bomb
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The host of Freakonomics Radio refers to the book 'The Population Bomb' in the context of discussing the environmental movement of the 1960s, emphasizing its themes of overpopulation and the associated fear of starvation.
Listeners who were old enough might remember the book 'The Population Bomb': the fear that the world was going to starve to death because there were too many people, birth rates were too high, and agricultural production was too low. There was a man named John Tanton in Michigan, an ophthalmologist who was an avid conservationist.
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In this segment, the host mentions Zeke Hernandez, a professor at Wharton, who is the author of an upcoming book titled 'The Truth About Immigration.' This reference adds context to Hernandez's expertise and his involvement in the ongoing series.
That's Zeke Hernandez; he's a professor of management at Wharton and the author of a forthcoming book called 'The Truth About Immigration.' We met him in part one of this series.
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In this segment, the host revisits the book 'The Truth About Immigration' by Zeke Hernandez while discussing the complexities surrounding immigration issues and the concerns raised by states and localities that experience a high influx of immigrants.
Here again is Zeke Hernandez, author of 'The Truth About Immigration.' It's a complicated issue, but there is a legitimate complaint by states and localities that become the gateways for a disproportionate number of immigrants.
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The host discusses 'The Truth About Immigration,' a forthcoming book by Zeke Hernandez, highlighting its intent to clarify the complex issues surrounding immigration. This mention underscores Hernandez's role as a key expert featured in the episode.
Zeke Hernandez's forthcoming book is called 'The Truth About Immigration.' In it, he spends a lot of time untangling and simplifying the many components of this particularly complex issue.
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In this episode, Steven Dubner discusses Zeke Hernandez's upcoming book, 'The Truth About Immigration,' set to be published in June. The book promises to provide a wealth of research and factual information amidst the often emotionally charged discussions surrounding immigration.
He's also written his first book to be published in June; it is called 'The Truth About Immigration.' It is a book full of research and facts at a moment when every conversation about immigration seems to coalesce around emotion or politics.
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In this segment, host Steven Dubner recommends that listeners who are interested in a captivating book about immigration should start with the Bible, noting its numerous connections to themes of migration.
We will get back to Hernandez soon enough, but if you want to read a really wild book about immigration, you might start with the Bible. Almost everything in the Hebrew Bible has some touch point with migration, and that is, my name is Roger Nam.
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Michelle Feynman recalls an incident where her teacher recommended that she read a math book, which led her father, Richard Feynman, to share his experience of having authored math books during a meeting with school staff.
At some point, the guy said something like, 'You should try reading a math book,' and I can just imagine my dad sort of holding it all in, and then at that point, he just couldn't.
Genius
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In this segment, the host acknowledges James Gleick as the author of the biography 'Genius', which provides key insights into the life of Richard Feynman. This mention emphasizes the significance of Gleick's work in the context of the podcast.
Special thanks to Richard Tai and Alisa Pico from the Altech Archives; to Christopher Sykes and the BBC for the audio from their Feynman documentaries; to the Library and University Archives at the University of California, Santa Barbara, for their recording of Feynman's Los Alamos From Below lecture; to The Esalen Institute for audio from Feynman's Tiny Machines talk; and to James Gleick, author of the Feynman biography Genius.
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This mention refers to the second book based on Feynman's experiences, co-written by Ralph Leighton. The book was published in 1988, the year of Feynman's passing, and it became a bestseller. This segment discusses how Feynman's stories were compiled into book form.
The first one, published in 1985, was called 'Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!','the second was published in 1988, the same year Feynman died; it was called 'What Do You Care What Other People Think?'. The books were bestsellers.
Genius
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This mention refers to the book "Genius" by James Gleick, which is a biography of Richard Feynman. It was acknowledged as a significant resource that contributed valuable insights to the episode.
Special thanks to Richard Tai and Alisa Pico from the Caltech archives, to Christopher Sykes and the BBC for the audio from their Feynman documentaries, to ITV for audio from The World from Another Point of View, to Nicholas Aoro and Mind in Pasadena for recording help, to the library and university archives at the University of California, Santa Barbara for their recording of Feynman's Los Alamos From Below lecture, and special thanks to James Gleick for writing Genius, his biography of Richard Feynman; it has been very helpful to us.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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In this episode, host Stephen Dubner introduces the topic of cheating by quoting a passage from 'Freakonomics', the book he coauthored with Steve Levitt in 2005. He emphasizes that cheating is deeply ingrained in many aspects of human behavior.
I rarely do this, but today I'm going to start by reading a couple of sentences from Freakonomics, which Steve Levitt and I published in 2005: 'Cheating, we wrote, may or may not be human nature, but it's certainly a prominent feature in just about every human endeavor. Cheating is a primordial economic act, getting more for less.'
Eve
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The host introduces a special episode and candidly shares his initial skepticism about the book, mentioning that he typically isn’t interested in historical events from millions or even thousands of years ago.
Welcome to a special episode of 'People I Mostly Admire' with Steve Levitt. I did not expect to like this book. I'm generally just not that interested in things that happened 200 million years ago or even 10,000 years ago.
Eve
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The host expresses his enjoyment of reading Cat Bohannan's book, highlighting how compelling it was that he couldn't put it down and frequently discussed its surprising insights in conversations.
But in chapter after chapter, Cat Bohannan offers such a fresh and surprising perspective that I couldn't put the book down. Over and over, I found myself bringing up these stories in conversation. Are her hypotheses right?
Eve
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The host praises how the author's book presents new and fascinating ideas, differentiating it from typical popular science narratives, and highlights how it significantly altered his perspective.
This isn't just a repackaging of the standard popular science stories; on subject after subject that I thought I knew something about, you brought forth facts and ideas that were totally new to me, that were fascinating, and that changed my view of the world. And I don't think, as a writer, you could have hoped to do anything more than that.
Eve
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The author shares her experience of writing her book, mentioning how her editors played a crucial role in helping to shorten the manuscript.
The book used to be longer; my editors did a heroic job of helping me trim it down. I cut out a lot of jokes because not all my jokes land, but also they were worried about the tone.
Eve
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The host expresses surprise at a fact from the guest's book about male breasts being able to produce milk, leading to a deeper exploration of the topic.
So I was amazed and surprised to read in your book that not only do babies latch onto some men's breasts, but that male breasts can actually sometimes produce milk. Oh, absolutely, many male nipples can produce milk biologically.
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In this segment, the host praises K. Bannan's book 'Eve', indicating that it tackles a wide range of subjects and anticipates a busy response from the audience. The host expresses enthusiasm about hearing the listeners' thoughts, catering to both experts and casual thinkers.
Well, few people cover more ground than K. Bannan and her book 'Eve', so I suspect our email inbox will be quite busy. I'm eager to hear what you think, whether you're an expert in the subject matter or just someone like me who isn't very familiar with the topic but loves to think about new ideas.
Grit
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During the episode, the host introduces Angela Duckworth, highlighting that she is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of the book 'Grit'. This introduction gives context to her expertise and role in the discussion.
Angela, in case you don't know, is a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book Grit.
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
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The book 'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' is referenced in relation to the emotional effects of closure, illustrating how such narratives can lead to positive outcomes. This discussion appears in the context of analyzing the impacts of closure during the episode 'No Stupid Questions' from the Freakonomics Radio Network.
I mean, there's this Valentine's book that we always read as kids called Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch. Yes, this is the M family!
The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples
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In this episode, a reading from 'The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples' by John Gottman is presented, discussing how couples can foster a trusting relationship.
I'm going to read to you from The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples and it's about how couples can build a healthy trusting relationship.
Eve
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In a segment, the book 'Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution' is mentioned while promoting an upcoming episode featuring Cat Bohannan on the podcast 'People I Mostly Admire', which is part of the Freakonomics Radio Network.
His show is called People I Mostly Admire, and you'll hear a fantastic conversation with Cat Bohannan, the author of Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.
Liar's Poker
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During the podcast, several notable works by Michael Lewis are highlighted, including Liar's Poker, emphasizing his impact on literature related to finance and economics.
His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
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In this segment, the podcast references 'Moneyball', a notable book by Michael Lewis, as part of a discussion about his various works.
His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine
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In this episode, the podcast discusses 'The Big Short' by Michael Lewis, highlighting it among a list of his notable works.
His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
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In this segment, the host discusses several notable works by Michael Lewis, highlighting 'Flash Boys' as part of a collection that includes titles like 'Liars Poker' and 'Moneyball.'
His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In this episode, the podcast references 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', highlighting it as a recent book by Michael Lewis, who is known for his insightful works on finance and economics.
His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In this segment, the host discusses the intricate details presented in Michael Lewis's book, highlighting the difficulties in distinguishing between the illegal actions and the bizarre behaviors of Bankman-Fried.
The thing is, as you read Michael Lewis's book, it's hard to separate Bankman-Fried's illegal behaviors from the ones that were just sloppy or weird.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In this segment, the host refers to Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', highlighting how it sheds light on the story of Bankman-Fried's transition from his role at Jane Street Capital to founding Alameda Research.
The story really begins in 2017 when Bankman-Fried quit his job at the trading firm Jane Street Capital to start his own crypto trading firm, Alameda Research, as Lewis's book makes clear.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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The host of Freakonomics Radio refers to the book 'Going Infinite' and mentions that they will be citing a specific passage from it.
Here is a passage from Going Infinite.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In this segment, the host discusses the motivations behind Sam Bankman-Fried's actions, referencing Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon' to illustrate the concept of pursuing limitless wealth.
He ultimately decided to make as much money as possible; his personal goal was infinity dollars, thus the title of Michael Lewis's book.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In this segment, the host discusses Michael Lewis, who is recognized as the author of the book 'Going Infinite'. This mention emphasizes the author's connection to the topic at hand.
But his political spending went in other directions too. Here again is Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite.
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During the episode, the host quotes a passage from the book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon' by Michael Lewis, highlighting a profound reflection on personal experiences.
Here's a passage from Going Infinite: Sam had long since decided that any discussions about his inner life and its consequences for others were futile.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In this segment of the podcast, the host suggests that the lawyers involved in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried may have read the host's book, 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,' to assess a potential witness, Ramnik Aurora.
And I think I could be wrong about this; it's possible they canceled him because they just decided they didn't need him, but I think between the time they teed him up and the time they called him, they read my book and they saw that he presented the same kind of problem I would present.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In this segment, the host discusses a poignant scene from Michael Lewis's book 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', providing context for the topics addressed in the episode.
There is a particularly revealing scene, particularly sad scene toward the end of Lewis's book.
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During the podcast, the host explicitly mentions the title of the book, 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,' and its author, Michael Lewis.
The book is called 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon' by Michael Lewis.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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In the upcoming episode, the podcast host indicates they will have a discussion with Michael Lewis regarding his latest book, "Going Infinite", which explores the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried.
We speak with Michael Lewis about the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and Lewis's new book on the topic called 'Going Infinite.' That's next time on the show.
The Rise and Decline of Nations
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Ed Glazer discusses the book 'The Rise and Decline of Nations' by Mancur Olson, highlighting its relevance to the issue of how insiders manipulate systems to their advantage, particularly in the context of the housing shortage.
And so this sort of massive harming of the young, and in some sense this is a larger phenomenon that's related to the things Mancur Olson wrote about 40 years ago in 'The Rise and Decline of Nations' in which, in a stable society, insiders basically figure out how to rig the game for themselves.
Two and Twenty
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The host of the podcast expresses gratitude to Sain Kajura, highlighting his book titled '2 and 20: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win.'
Thanks to him as well as to Sain Kajura, whose book is called '2 and 20: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win.'
Living Your Dying
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In this segment, the podcast host refers to the book 'The Denial of Death' by Ernest Becker, highlighting how the speaker's perspectives on embracing failure are shaped by the ideas presented in the book.
I really think I’m an intellectual granddaughter of Ernest Becker, who famously wrote 'The Denial of Death.'
The adventures of Tom Sawyer
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In this segment, the host humorously refers to the character Tom Sawyer from 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' to illustrate a failed attempt at persuading someone to paint a fence, making a playful metaphor about manipulation.
Oh, I failed in my request to Tom Sawyer you into painting the fence there!
Grit
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In this segment, the host highlights that Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist, authored a book titled 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,' which explores the significance of persistence.
Our friend Angela Duckworth, a research psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote a book about this. It's called Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Right Kind of Wrong
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses the recent publication by Amy Edmonson, an organizational psychologist at Harvard Business School, titled 'Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing'. This book serves as an introduction to Edmonson's concepts that will be elaborated upon in the episode.
She is an organizational psychologist at the Harvard Business School and recently published a book called Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing.
The Peter Principle
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner connects the discussion to the Peter Principle, a concept that suggests individuals are promoted beyond their level of competence, referencing the book 'The Peter Principle' while talking with Amy Edmondson about how 'inability' relates to failure.
This reminds me of the Peter Principle, where people get promoted to positions higher than they're capable of based on their past experience, which may not have been relevant to their new role.
Hershey
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Bob Langer refers to a book he read about Milton Hershey to emphasize the idea that failure can serve as a valuable learning opportunity.
One of the books I read, and I'm actually not a fan of their chocolate, is a book on Milton Hershey, and this really gets to your point on failure.
Right Kind of Wrong
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In this segment, the host, Stephen Dubner, introduces Amy Edmondson, an organizational psychologist, while discussing her recently published book, 'Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing.' This is presented in the context of a wider discussion on the challenges and nuances of failure.
That, again, is the organizational psychologist Amy Edmondson. She recently published a book called 'Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing.' Well, she understands this is a hard sell.
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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The host highlights the recent publication of Michael Lewis's book about Sam Bankman-Fried, titled 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.'
And that Michael Lewis book on Sam Bankman-Fried has just been published; it's called 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.'
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
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The host references the book 'Moneyball' by Michael Lewis and encourages listeners to check out a previous episode that celebrates the book's 20th anniversary.
If you need some Michael Lewis before then, you might want to listen to an episode we made with him last year on the 20th anniversary of his book 'Moneyball.'
Man's Search for Meaning
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In this episode, Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor Frankl, highlighting its impactful message that encourages listeners to read it. Dubner mentions Frankl's significant background as an Austrian psychologist and Holocaust survivor, illustrating the book's importance and the thoughtful response it has elicited from individuals like Tom Garfinkel.
Frankl was an Austrian psychologist, a Holocaust survivor, best known for writing Man's Search for Meaning; if you haven't read it, I'd suggest you do—it will make you think as it made Tom Garfinkel think.
Amelia Bedelia
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In this segment, the host, Adam Davidson, references the "Amelia Bedelia" book series to illustrate how AI interprets instructions in a literal manner.
I sometimes think of those Amelia Bedelia books about the girl who takes everything literally; you ask her to plant a bulb, and she puts a light bulb in the dirt. Here's prompt engineer Anna Bernstein.
Power and Progress
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In this segment, the podcast host, Adam Davidson, highlights a book co-authored by guest Simon Johnson. Titled 'Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle of Technology and Prosperity,' the book, co-written with economist Daron Acemoglu, examines the causes behind the wealth disparity among different countries and peoples.
Johnson co-wrote a book, 'Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle of Technology and Prosperity,' with another MIT economist, Daron Acemoglu. The question that they address in that book is a big one: why are some countries and some people rich while others are poor?
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In the podcast, host Adam Davidson discusses a book titled 'Power and Progress,' co-authored by Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu. He highlights how the book illustrates the long-term impacts of technological decisions made during significant historical events like World War I, detailing both the positive and negative consequences.
World War I illustrates what happens when a small group of supposed experts makes disastrous decisions, as highlighted in Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu's book 'Power and Progress,' which offers examples of how decisions taken with certain technologies have had unforeseen consequences for generations, both positive and negative.
The Holy Bible
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In a discussion on Freakonomics Radio, Steve Katina, the CEO of pray.com, talks about the app's feature that allows users to listen to celebrity narrations of the Bible, specifically highlighting the narration by James Earl Jones.
Usually, what we'll do is we'll get a really cool celebrity to narrate a Bible in a year, so you can download pray and listen to James Earl Jones read you the Bible. I listened to some of that, and I have to say it's really good; it's pretty cool, right?
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In this episode, Steve Katina, CEO of pray.com, discusses how bedtime Bible stories have become popular content offerings on the app, especially in light of the ongoing increase in app usage during the pandemic.
One thing we see, and we see continuous growth really exacerbated from COVID, is the consumption of nightly prayers and bedtime Bible stories. Can you tell us what people are praying for?
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During the discussion on Freakonomics Radio, Steve Katina, CEO of pray.com, humorously talks with host Stephen Dubner about converting him to Christianity, playfully referring to the Bible as 'book one' and Christianity as 'book two.'
Let's do it right here on the show; we're gonna migrate you from book one to book two. There's a sequel; it's better than the first one.
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During the conversation, Steve Katina, CEO of pray.com, humorously engages with the podcast host Stephen Dubner about religious conversions, referring to the Bible as 'book one' and Christianity as 'book two'.
Just so you know, I actually started out in your camp. I grew up Catholic; my parents were both Jewish who, before they met each other, converted to Catholicism and then they met and fell in love with each other.
Moby Dick
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In this episode, the host discusses the book 'Moby Dick' with various experts, including a scholar specializing in the book. This reference highlights its relevance to the broader conversation about whaling.
We spoke with economists, historians, a Moby Dick scholar, and an environmental activist whose mission in life is to stop whale hunting.
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The podcast host asks the interviewee, a modern whaler, if he has read 'Moby Dick'. This question is posed in the context of a broader discussion about whales and their behavior.
Yeah, I see. Have you read Moby Dick?
Jurassic Park
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The speaker recalls how the release of the movie 'Jurassic Park' sparked a widespread interest in dinosaurs, motivating him to pursue fossil hunting during his free time.
A kid came by and asked if he could look for fossils, and it was right after the movie Jurassic Park came out. The dinosaur craze was high and it just really piqued my interest, and I started spending every free minute I had learning what I could about dinosaurs.
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In a discussion on the podcast, the host asks a guest about the number of times they have read 'Moby Dick', highlighting its significance in literary culture.
How many times have you read Moby Dick? I’m 50 years old.
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The guest reflects on their first reading of 'Moby Dick' at the age of 17, sharing their impressions of the book.
I read Moby Dick for the first time at the age of 17. What was your impression on your first reading at 17 years old?
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The guest explains how 'Moby Dick' profoundly influenced their interest in whaling, stating that the book inspired them to delve deeply into the subject.
I could not believe the book; if it were not for Moby Dick, whaling would be one of a series of interests, but because Moby Dick has loomed so large, I went all in on whaling then, huh?
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale (Illustrated)
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The host discusses the publication of the novel 'The Whale', which was later retitled 'Moby Dick or The Whale', authored by Herman Melville.
In 1851, he published a novel called The Whale, later retitled Moby Dick or The Whale. At some point, you may have read Moby Dick or pretended to.
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The host discusses the novel 'Moby Dick,' originally published as 'The Whale' in 1851, by Herman Melville, suggesting that it is a book many have either read or feigned familiarity with.
In 1851, he published a novel called The Whale, later retitled Moby Dick or The Whale. At some point, you may have read Moby Dick or pretended to.
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In the episode, the host explains that even though the discussion revolves around the history and economics of whaling, the book 'Moby Dick' is not fundamentally about that topic.
But as much as I’d like to say that Moby Dick is a book about whaling, I mean, we have been doing this three-part series on the history and economics of whaling, Moby Dick isn't really about whaling.
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The host of Freakonomics Radio inquires about the experiences on the whaling ship, the Pequod, as depicted in 'Moby Dick'.
And what was life like on board the Pequod, the whaling ship in Moby Dick? After the break, we tried to get a feel for that.
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In this segment, the host of Freakonomics Radio inquires about the crew in 'Moby Dick,' discussing how the book illustrates the diversity of the crew aboard the Pequod.
And how about the crew in Moby Dick? The book you love more than anything describes for me the diversity of the crew on the Pequod.
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The host discusses how the diversity of the crew in 'Moby Dick' compares to real historic whaling ships, highlighting the unique aspects of the fictional crew on the Pequod.
The book you love more than anything describes for me the diversity of the crew on the Pequod. The crew of Moby Dick is probably more diverse than any historic whaling ship was.
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The host discusses a humorous Twitter community obsessed with the book 'Moby Dick', highlighting the jokes and discourses related to it.
I'm laughing, especially because one of the very funny discourses on Twitter about Moby Dick is that there's a whole kind of subset of Moby Dick-obsessed Twitter, and one of the jokes is about what it means to hate a specific animal.
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The host discusses how the book 'Moby Dick' has a humorous aspect, stemming from a particular aversion to a specific animal found in the story.
Part of what makes Moby Dick funny in some ways is that there’s a hatred for a specific animal. Can you describe in just a few words what Moby Dick Twitter is like?
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The guest discusses how lines from 'Moby Dick' are creatively transformed into popular memes, sharing a humorous take on the book.
Well, a lot of it is taking lines from Moby Dick and translating them into popular memes, and so that’s always amusing. Do you have a favorite or two?
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During the episode, a guest from Freakonomics Radio describes how the popular distracted boyfriend meme relates to Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick', illustrating the contrast between the book's plot and the distractions from minute details of whaling.
The distracted boyfriend meme is a common one where the original girlfriend is something like the plot of the novel, and the girl that is distracting the boyfriend—the boyfriend is Melville, and the girl distracting him can be something like minute details about whaling taxonomy. So that kind of meme.
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In this episode, the guest discusses how 'Moby Dick' is still widely read today and explores its significant themes, highlighting Melville's unique perspective as a writer.
It's an outlier only in the sense that it remains widely read today, in part because by naming the whale Moby Dick, I mean, there are so many ways. Melville is like a deeply queer writer; all of his texts have scenes of mutual masturbation or various other queer subtexts.
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The guest discusses the complexities and challenges involved in reading 'Moby Dick', highlighting the importance of comfort with uncertainty and unresolved themes.
The challenge of reading Moby Dick is having a comfort in not knowing, being someone who can sit with dissatisfaction, or sit with inconclusiveness, sit with discomfort, sit with the idea that things will not be resolved necessarily in the timeframe or the way that you want them to. I don't think everybody's comfortable with that.
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The host of Freakonomics Radio asks the guest how someone would describe the book 'Moby Dick' to those who are not interested in reading it, reflecting on personal connections to the book.
So if you could go back to your 17-year-old self, and maybe when you first read it and fell in love with it, but then tack onto your 17-year-old self your current self with your deeper understanding of the book, how would you describe to your classmates who were not interested in reading Moby Dick, or maybe to the millions of people today, the billions of people today who remain uninterested in reading Moby Dick?
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The guest shares her thoughts on the book 'Moby Dick', explaining how it has influenced different stages of her life and how it challenges the notion of a perfect work of genius, leaving readers with a more complex perspective.
Moby Dick is deeply weird and funny, and what it especially does for me, both the 17-year-old me and the 18- or 20-year-olds to whom I teach it now, and to my 50-year-old self who still reads it at least once a year, is that Moby Dick takes any sense that you might have that there is some transcendent, great, perfect work of genius or truth in the world and turns it into a mess.
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In this segment, the guest discusses 'Moby Dick' and reflects on the inherent messiness of its structure, highlighting how the chaotic elements are integral to the book's form.
The idea that things can be messy is part of the form of Moby Dick's own messiness.
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In this segment, the host references Herman Melville's classic novel 'Moby Dick', noting how the author suggests that true places are not found on any map.
But the odds are you will have to seek it out, as Melville writes in Moby Dick: it is not down in any map; true places never are.
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The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, explores the relevance of the classic novel Moby Dick, questioning why it remains a worthwhile read today. He highlights the timelessness of its themes and draws parallels between the 19th-century story and contemporary issues.
Also, why is it still a good idea to read Moby Dick? There's a headline early in the novel that says bloody battle in Afghanistan, grand contested election for the presidency of the United States—and is a 19th-century whaling crew more ethnically diverse than your 21st-century office?
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The host discusses how whales have become central to art and culture, mentioning that the book 'Moby Dick' is considered funny due to the animosity it expresses towards a specific whale.
The whale itself became central to our art and culture. Part of what makes Moby Dick funny is that there's a hatred for a specific animal.
In the Heart of the Sea
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During the discussion, the host highlights Nathaniel Philbrick's book 'In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex,' emphasizing its relevance to the topic of whaling history.
Philbrick has written several well-regarded books of maritime history. The one most relevant to our discussion today is called In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whale Ship Essex.
Moby Dick
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The host discusses the book 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville, highlighting that it was inspired by the actual events surrounding the Essex whale ship.
The Essex was the real-life inspiration for Moby Dick by Herman Melville, the whale of all whaling books.
Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America
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In this segment, the host introduces a passage from the book 'Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America' written by Eric J. Dolan.
So I'd like to read you a short passage from the book Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America by Eric J. Dolan.
Moby Dick
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In the episode, the host references 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville while discussing the famous Essex ship disaster, highlighting how this incident influenced Melville's writing.
The most famous whale ship disaster was the Essex; just about every kid in America learned the story of this ship that was rammed by a whale and which Melville would use for the climax of Moby Dick.
Moby Dick
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In this segment, the host cites Nathaniel Philbrick, who claims that 'Moby Dick' should be considered America's Bible.
That again is Nathaniel Philbrick; for my money, Moby Dick is America's Bible.
Moby Dick
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In this segment, the host clarifies a detail about the book 'Moby Dick', stating that the ship featured in the story is named Pequod, not Essex.
The ship in Moby Dick isn't called the Essex; it's called the Pequod.
In the Heart of the Sea
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The host discusses the non-fiction book 'In the Heart of the Sea' written by Nathaniel Philbrick, drawing connections to the story of the Essex tragedy.
Philbrick, remember, wrote a non-fiction book about the Essex tragedy called In the Heart of the Sea.
Random Acts of Medicine
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The host promotes a new book he co-authored with Christopher Worsham, titled 'Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health,' encouraging listeners of the Freakonomics MD podcast to check it out.
One more thing: if you've enjoyed our Freakonomics MD podcast, you might like to know that the host Babu Jenna has a new book out right now that he co-authored with Christopher Worsham; it's called Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health, and you can hear a chapter of it.
Power and Progress
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Power and Progress: Our 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity' authored by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson. He highlights the concentration of power within technology companies, particularly concerning the implications of AI, during a conversation with Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft.
The economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson recently published a book on this theme called 'Power and Progress: Our 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity.' And here's what they wrote in a recent New York Times op-ed: 'Tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet, Google, have seized a large lead in shaping our potentially AI-dominated future.'
Brothers Emanuel
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Ari Emanuel humorously mentions that his brother Zeke has released a book called 'The Brothers Book.' He notes a related interview that took place during the Microsoft CEO conference, providing a light context for the mention.
Here’s something funny: I don’t know if you saw Zeke came out with the book 'The Brothers Book.' Yeah, and we did an interview at the Microsoft CEO conference.
Macbeth
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In this part of the podcast, host Stephen Dubner references Nigerian artist Victor IhamaNor's commentary on the chaotic display of the Benin plaques. He draws an analogy to William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', illustrating how separating parts of a story can compromise its overall narrative coherence.
He said they feel disjointed, like tearing the pages from William Shakespeare's Macbeth or Hamlet, wherein you might take the first act and then skip to the last act before pasting the pages on the wall and declaring it Shakespeare.
Hamlet
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The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, references Nigerian artist Victor IhamaNor's description of the disorganized display of the Benin plaques, using William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' as an analogy to illustrate how the integrity of a story can be lost when presented out of context.
He said they feel disjointed, like tearing the pages from William Shakespeare's Macbeth or Hamlet, wherein you might take the first act and then skip to the last act before pasting the pages on the wall and declaring it Shakespeare.
Who Really Cares
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Stephen Dubner mentions Arthur Brooks's first book, stating its title and publication year, and discussing its content and reception.
out of this research came his first book in 2006 it was called who really cares the surprising truth about compassionate conservatism there was one thing in that book that people either liked or didn't like which was that as a general matter this wasn't very political
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner references a distinction made by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky regarding two modes of thinking: the inside approach, which focuses on the particulars of a unique case, and the outside approach. This reference is closely aligned with the key concepts presented in Kahneman's book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', highlighting his influence on the discussion.
Right, well, my thinking on this has been guided by a distinction drawn by Kahneman and Tversky between two types of thinking: one being an inside approach and the other being an outside approach. The inside approach involves really focusing on the case at hand and trying to work out the details of that unique case.
Woke Racism
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In this segment, John McWhorter discusses his book 'Woke Racism', which tackles themes surrounding race and cultural issues. He references this work alongside his other publication, 'Nine Nasty Words', a book focused on profanity.
I write a column for the New York Times, and my most recent two books were, "Nine Nasty Words" about profanity and "Woke Racism" about race and cultural issues.
Why We Curse
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In this segment, host Stephen Dubner brings up Timothy J's book, 'Why We Curse', and poses a rhetorical question regarding its title, suggesting the book's significance in the context of the discussion.
If I ask you to give the answer to the title of this one book of yours, "Why We Curse," why do we? How answerable is that question?
Holy Sh*t
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In the podcast, the host Stephen Dubner introduces the author Melissa Moore and elaborates on her book, providing both its informal and formal titles: 'Holy [__]' and 'A Brief History of Swearing'.
Moore is the author of a book called Holy [ __ ]. A Brief History of Swearing.
The Stuff of Thought
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The host discusses the 'euphemism treadmill' concept, which is attributed to Stephen Pinker. This idea suggests that a word begins as taboo but becomes more acceptable over time, necessitating the creation of new terms to fill the space of the old ones.
Question: you've got this kind of euphemism treadmill that Stephen Pinker talks about where it starts off as a bad word, but then people use it more and more, and then you get used to it, and then it falls away, and then you need to come up with another bad word.
SuperFreakonomics LP
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In this segment, the host references their book 'Super Freakonomics', highlighting a specific chapter called 'Unbelievable Stories About Apathy and Altruism'. This serves as a nod to their earlier work and contributions to the topic at hand.
We wrote about this in our book "Super Freakonomics" in a chapter called "Unbelievable Stories About Apathy and Altruism."
Risky Business
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The podcast guest, Amy Finkelstein, is introduced as the co-author of a new book titled 'Risky Business: Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It.' This mention arises during a discussion focused on the topic of insurance.
She is the co-author of a new book called 'Risky Business: Why Insurance Markets Fail and What to Do About It.'
Risky Business
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Finkelstein discusses a passage from the book 'Risky Business', specifically how Wedlock ceased operations within a few years.
Here is Finkelstein reading a passage from 'Risky Business' about how Wedlock went out of business in just a couple of years.
Handbook on Using Administrative Data for Research and Evidence-based Policy
In this segment, Finkelstein discusses a forthcoming book that she has co-authored with Lauren Einav, which addresses challenging questions regarding health insurance markets.
No, so this book that's coming out this summer, again with Lauren Einav, is precisely this question of, 'Oh my God, problems in health insurance markets seem so intractable.'
THE PETER PRINCIPLE WHY THINGS ALWAYS GO WRONG
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In this segment, the podcast discusses the Peter Principle and mentions the book along with its co-authors, highlighting its significant sales figures.
The book he wrote with Raymond Hall was called The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. It wound up selling millions of copies.
The Economics of Airlines
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In this episode, the host references the book 'The Economics of Airlines' by Vladimir Blotkatch, highlighting insights on how each new generation of jet engines significantly improves fuel efficiency, which is a key point in their discussion about advancements in the aviation industry.
Economist Vladimir Blotkatch, author of The Economics of Airlines, says that by some estimates, each new generation of jet engines has been about 20 percent more fuel-efficient than the previous one.
The Wealth of Nations
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The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, discusses the concept of specialization, referencing its origins with Adam Smith and suggesting his influential economic work, particularly 'The Wealth of Nations'.
This goes all the way back to Adam Smith.
Little House on the Prairie
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Victor Matheson, a guest professor, refers to the 'Little House on the Prairie' series to illustrate a point about specialization. He contrasts the versatile character Paul Ingalls with the notion that being a jack-of-all-trades doesn't necessarily equate to being highly skilled.
I think back to the books and the TV series that were on when I was a kid: Little House on the Prairie and Paul Ingalls.
Human Development Report 1994
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The podcast host, Stephen Dubner, discusses how Kate Rayworth contributed to the 'Human Development Report' during her time at the U.N. This report is well-regarded for its Human Development Index, which evaluates countries based on factors like standard of living, education, and life expectancy, rather than just economic strength.
When she worked at the UN, Rayworth was a co-author of the Human Development Report, whose Human Development Index measures countries not by economic power, but by factors like standard of living, education, and life expectancy.
Grit
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Chris Bosh mentions discovering Angela Duckworth's book 'Grit' after his coach gifted it to him.
and that's how I discovered your book grit and oh man grit every day that is Bosh talking to the author of grit Angela Duckworth
Letters to a Young Athlete
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The host introduces Chris Bosh and mentions he is being interviewed about his memoir titled 'Letters to a Young Athlete'.
she interviews Chris Bosh about his own book A Memoir called letters to a young athlete
Letters to a Young Poet
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Chris Bosh mentions 'Letters to a Young Poet' as one of his favorite books that inspired the title of his own memoir.
you'll notice this book is called letters to a young athlete it's modeled on some of my favorite books like letters to a young poet and letters to a young jazz musician
To a Young Jazz Musician
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Chris Bosh mentions 'Letters to a Young Jazz Musician' as one of his favorite books that inspired the title of his own memoir.
you'll notice this book is called letters to a young athlete it's modeled on some of my favorite books like letters to a young poet and letters to a young jazz musician
A Wrinkle in Time
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Chris Bosh mentions 'A Wrinkle in Time' was the first novel he read.
my first novel that I read was a wrinkle in time I love that book
Rich Dad Poor Dad
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Chris Bosh mentions hearing about and reading 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' after joining the NBA.
and then after that once I got into the NBA I always thought it was fascinating how I started hearing the books like Rich Dad Poor Dad I read that too
Outliers
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Chris Bosh lists 'Outliers' as one of the classic books he heard about and read in the NBA.
yeah outliers you know the classics
The 48 Laws of Power (Special Power Edition)
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Chris Bosh mentions reading 'The 48 Laws of Power'.
so I graduated to like 48 Laws of Power
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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In an excerpt from his book, Chris Bosh mentions visualizing 'Harry Potter' stories and characters while reading.
I could see Harry Potter and his friends going to Hogwarts for another semester to learn magic
The Great Gatsby
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In an excerpt from his book, Chris Bosh mentions visualizing an image from 'The Great Gatsby' while reading.
I like that image of the green light across the water in The Great Gatsby
Subprime Attention Crisis
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The host mentions Tim Huang's recently published book and its title.
Huang recently published a book called subprime attention crisis advertising in the time bomb at the heart of the Internet
Delivering Happiness
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The host mentions being taken with Tony Hsieh and a book he published called 'delivering happiness'.
both of us were really taken with shea himself and a book he published called delivering happiness
How the World Remade Hollywood
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The host introduces Ed Glaeser and his book 'Triumph of the city' as a main inspiration for Tony Hsieh.
One of his main Inspirations was a Harvard Economist named ed Glaser who four years ago published a Manifesto called Triumph of the city how our greatest invention makes us richer smarter Greener healthier and happier
Ed Defender
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Zach Ware mentions Ed Glaeser's book as sowing the seeds for the downtown project, and Glaeser confirms Tony Hsieh read his book.
The work that we we first found that really I think sowed the seeds for what would become the downtown project was Ed Glazer's book I was very flattered when Tony reached out to me He read my book and seems to have been excited by it
Good to Great
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Tony Hsieh mentions reading books like 'good to great' and 'tribal leadership' regarding the correlation between company culture and financial success.
but if you read books like good to great or tribal leadership there's a clear at least correlation right if not cause between companies that do well in the long term financially Although if you look at the good to Great companies if you looked at those lately
Tribal Leadership
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Tony Hsieh mentions reading books like 'good to great' and 'tribal leadership' regarding the correlation between company culture and financial success.
but if you read books like good to great or tribal leadership there's a clear at least correlation right if not cause between companies that do well in the long term financially
How the Mighty Fall
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Tony Hsieh mentions this book as a follow-up to 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins.
Although if you look at the good to Great companies if you looked at those lately well so there's a follow-up book that Jim Collins came up with which was how the Mighty Fall or fail
Triumph of the City
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Tony Hsieh refers to a concept ('edifice complex') from Ed Glaeser's book.
he has something I think he refers to as the edifice complex in his book so versus let's build a giant right
Freakonomics
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The host mentions publishing their first book, referred to as 'Freakonomics', with co-author Steve Levitt.
This was around the time that Levitt and I published our first Freakonomics book
Hot Seat
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The host introduces Jeff Immelt's new book, stating its title and full subtitle.
Jeff immelt's new book is called Hot Seat what I learned leading a great American company
The Devil You Know
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The host previews the next episode, mentioning the author Charles Blow and his new book, stating its title.
I realize that I'm proposing nothing short of the most audacious power play by Black America in the history of the country Charles blow author of the new book The Devil you know a black power Manifesto that's next week until then take care of yourself
The war on normal people
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The host, Stephen Dubner, mentions Andrew Yang's book and a specific proposal made within it. Andrew Yang confirms he wrote the book.
I know that in your book the war on normal people you propose that for every 100 million dollars that a company is fined by the Department of Justice or that they're bailed out by the federal government that both its CEO and its largest individual shareholders should spend one month in jail I I did write that you did right
American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn
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Ted Steinberg, a guest on the show, identifies himself as the author of this book about lawns.
I am the author of several books including American green the obsessive quest for the Perfect Lawn and these Lawns as it were that existed back in 16th 17th 18th century England were typically found on Estates
Kidnap
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Anya Shortland, an economist, mentions she has written a book about the ransom business.
shortland has written a book called kidnap inside the ransom business
Pitch Perfect
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The host mentions Bill McGowan and his book about media and PR training.
His company is called Clarity Media Group and he wrote a book called pitch perfect how to say it right the first time every time
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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In this segment, the host discusses how many Republicans have shifted their views on the death penalty, referencing the book 'Freakonomics' as evidence supporting the idea that the death penalty does not effectively deter crime.
But a lot of Republicans have come to believe the death penalty does not deter crime, which happens to be an argument we offered evidence for in Freakonomics.
The End of History and the Last Man
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In this segment, the podcast host discusses the significance of the book 'The End of History and the Last Man', written by Fukuyama, highlighting its impact on political science and shifting perspectives.
In 1992, Fukuyama wrote a book that became a sensation. It was called The End of History and the Last Man.
Bananas
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In a discussion about the history of bananas in America, Stephen Dubner references the book 'Bananas: An American History' by Virginia Scott Jenkins, who provides insights into a horticultural exhibit featuring a banana plant at a significant trade fair.
It was a big trade fair, much like a world fair, and there was a horticultural exhibit featuring a banana plant with bananas growing on it, according to Virginia Scott Jenkins, a cultural historian and author of 'Bananas: An American History.'
Private Equity at Work
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In this segment, Eileen Applebaum, an economist, is introduced as the co-author of the book 'Private Equity at Work: When Wall Street Manages Main Street', highlighting her contribution to the discussion on the impact of private equity.
She’s also co-author of a book called Private Equity at Work: When Wall Street Manages Main Street.
How to Change Your Mind
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The host mentions Michael Pollan's best-selling book as an example of the current interest in the topic of psychedelics changing psychiatry.
this is a topic of great interest these days one example being Michael pollan's best-selling book how to change your mind what the new science of psychedelics teaches us about Consciousness dying addiction depression and Transcendence
Inside of a Dog
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The host introduces the guest, Alexandra Horowitz, and mentions her best-known book.
she is the author of several books about dogs the best known of which is called inside of a dog what dogs see smell and know
Awakenings
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The host mentions that the guest worked on pieces by Oliver Sacks and lists two of his well-known books.
and there she worked on some pieces by Oliver Sacks the freewheeling neurologist best known for writing Awakenings and the man who mistook his wife for a hat
On the Move
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The host mentions that the guest worked on pieces by Oliver Sacks and lists two of his well-known books.
and there she worked on some pieces by Oliver Sacks the freewheeling neurologist best known for writing Awakenings and the man who mistook his wife for a hat
The Year of the Puppy
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The guest mentions the tentative title of the book she is currently writing.
I'm writing a book on early dog development which is tentatively titled year of the puppy
Being a Dog
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The host lists other books written by the guest.
Her other books include being a dog our dogs ourselves
Our Dogs, Ourselves
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The host lists other books written by the guest.
Her other books include being a dog our dogs ourselves
Eat Like a Fish
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The host mentions a book that will be featured in a future episode of the podcast.
including a book called eat like a fish my Adventures farming the ocean to fight climate change by Bren Smith
The Price We Pay
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The host introduces Marty McCary and mentions he is the author of this book.
and that is Marty McCary he is a surgeon at Johns Hopkins and the author of the price we pay what broke American Health Care and how to fix it
Birdwatcher
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The host mentions a book by Elizabeth Rosenthal that describes the industrialization of U.S. healthcare.
in a book called an American sickness The Physician journalist Elizabeth Rosenthal describes the industrialization of U.S health care
Fear City
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The host introduces historian Kim Phillips fine and mentions her book 'fear city' which is about New York's fiscal crisis.
and that is the historian Kim Phillips fine author of the book fear city which is about New York's fiscal crisis
The Little House
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Jacob Vigdor refers to a children's book illustrating urban growth, and the host identifies the book title and author.
Once upon a time you might have read a book when you were a kid where there was a house in the country and then the house was surrounded by other houses and then eventually the house was surrounded by these tall apartment buildings and there was an elevated train in front of it and all this kind of stuff the book Victor is talking about is the little house by Virginia Lee Burton
Inside of a Dog
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The host announces the topic for the next week's show, which is an installment of the book club, and introduces the author and her book.
Alexandra Horowitz who runs a dog cognition Lab at Barnard college is the author of a wonderful book called inside of a dog
Conscious Capitalism
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The host mentions that John Mackey wrote a book with this title, arguing for compatible profits and purpose. Later confirmed with co-author names.
Some years back he wrote a book called conscious capitalism which argues that prophets and purpose should be fully compatible
Conscious Leadership
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The host mentions this book as John Mackey's follow-up book. Later confirmed with co-author names.
mackie's follow-up book published this fall is called conscious leadership
The One Minute Manager
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The speaker (host) mentions an idea he took away from this book by Ken Blanchard.
and an idea I took away from Ken Blanchard's one minute manager which I guess dates me because that book may not have been in print anymore
Influence, New and Expanded
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The host introduces the guest's first major book based on his research.
but in this case cialdini did ship in the form of a book he wrote about this research it was called influence the psychology of persuasion
Persuasion
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Robert Cialdini mentions a previous book he wrote.
This happened to me by the way when a previous book that I wrote called persuasion the first five thousand copies of the book were printed poorly
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The host concludes the segment by stating the book's title and author.
His book is called influence the psychology of persuasion We were discussing the new and Expanded Edition which has just been published
The Talented Tenth
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The host mentions W.E.B. Du Bois and his concept of 'The Talented 10th' while discussing Cecilia Rouse's family background and achievement.
you know Du Bois wrote about this notion of The Talented 10th among black Americans being the educated the intellectual the elite cultural black Americans from let's call it a century ago who he argued would set an example that would lead all black Americans to Aspire to those same things
The Weirdest People in the World?
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The host mentions Joe Henrich's follow-up book, stating its full title and subtitle.
Henrik recently followed that book with another one called the weirdest people in the world how the West became psychologically peculiar and particularly prosperous
Grit
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner introduces Angela Duckworth, highlighting her background as a psychologist and her authorship of the book 'Grit', while also noting her role as a co-host on the podcast 'No Stupid Questions'.
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia; she's the author of the book 'Grit' and she is my co-host on the no stupid questions podcast, which you should also be listening to.
Gang Leader for a Day
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The host introduces the guest (Sudhir Venkatesh) by mentioning his well-known book.
a person you may recognize if you've read his amazing book gang leader for a day or the chapter in Freakonomics called why do drug dealers live with their moms
Freakonomics
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The host references a chapter from the book Freakonomics as being based on the guest's research.
a person you may recognize if you've read his amazing book gang leader for a day or the chapter in Freakonomics called why do drug dealers live with their moms
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Dark Money
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Tara McGowan mentions reading this book by Jane Mayer as inspiration for her organization's structure.
so again taking a page out of a conservatives Playbook I read Jane Mayer's book dark money on the Koch brothers who have invested heavily for years in building for-profit companies and non-profit organizations and infrastructure on the right
Bowling Alone
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The host references Robert Putnam's work "bowling alone" and discusses its thesis about civic life.
and the thought that comes to my mind is motivated by an essay of a sociologist named Robert Putnam that was written probably 20 some years ago entitled bowling alone and the thesis is relatively simple and that at that time Putnam was arguing that we don't have a healthy Civic life because we don't have what he called the healthy associational life
The Power of Bad
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The host introduces the concept of negativity bias and mentions that social psychologist Roy Baumeister calls it 'the power of bad'.
the social psychologist Roy bowmeister calls it the power of bad
Anna Karenina
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The host quotes the first line of the book and attributes it to the author Tolstoy.
because one of the most famous lines in literature is the first sentence of Anna Karenina by Tolstoy happy families are all alike every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way
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The host thanks Erica Ocrant and explicitly names her latest book.
and thanks to Erica ocran whose latest book is called highly irregular why tough through and do don't rhyme and other Oddities of the English language
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
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The podcast host, during the introduction of the episode, identifies Samin Nosrat as the author of the book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat'. This book discusses topics related to food, cooking, and provides insights into Samin's own life.
She is the author of "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," a best-selling book about food and cooking, and about Samin herself. The book was also turned into a four-part Netflix series you may have seen.
Alice Neel: The Art of Not Sitting Pretty
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The host introduces Phoebe Hoban as the author of a biography of Alice Neal and states the book's title.
That's Phoebe Hoban who wrote a biography of Alice Neal. It's called The Art of not sitting pretty
How to Become a Successful Artist
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The host introduces Magnus Resh and mentions his latest book title.
Resh has been studying and writing about the Art Market for years. his latest book is called how to become a successful artist
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
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Sameen Nasrat, a guest on the show, discusses her book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' and reflects on the time it took to create it. Her success as a cookbook author is highlighted in the context of the conversation.
I wrote a book called Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat that took me a very long time to write. That is Sameen Nasrat.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
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In this segment, the host discusses the book 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' by Samin Nosrat, highlighting its publication in 2017, its impressive sales of over a million copies in the U.S., and its adaptation into a successful Netflix series. The mention ties into the broader topic of discussing one-hit wonders in the culinary world.
There is a good chance you're already familiar with Samina Nasrat's Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, published in 2017, sold more than a million copies in the U.S. alone, and it was turned into a popular Netflix series starring Nasrat.
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The host discusses 'Chicken Soup for the Soul', illustrating how a successful book can inspire the creation of subsequent titles, like 'Chicken Soup for the Automobile', drawing connections between projects that build on existing success.
If I wrote Chicken Soup for the Soul and it sells five million copies, now I want to write Chicken Soup for the Automobile, Chicken Soup for the Fountain Pen, Chicken Soup for the Computer Console; doesn't that make a certain amount of sense as opposed to the theory of shirking from the newfound creative identity?
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Stephen Dubner introduces Angela Duckworth and mentions her book.
it is hosted by me and Angela Duckworth who teaches psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and she wrote the book grit the power of passion and perseverance
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Economist Bryan Kaplan's book, 'The Case Against Education', is discussed as it explores the idea that a college degree serves as a social signal of one’s worth, potentially leading to credential inflation. This mention highlights Kaplan's perspective on the value of college education and critiques the increasing educational requirements for good employment.
The economist Bryan Kaplan, in a book called The Case Against Education, argues that one major function of a college degree is to act as a social signal—a way to tell the world that you are worth hiring, worth being friends with, perhaps worth being intimidated by. In Kaplan's view, this has driven a kind of credential inflation, where more and more education is required to have a good career.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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In this segment, the host refers to the book 'Freakonomics,' highlighting it as the source of a theory that is being revisited in the current episode.
I knew that this would be very electric to some individuals, abortion and crime revisited, an update of our 2019 episode and of the theory we wrote about in our first Freakonomics book way back in 2005. That's next week on the show.
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The mention refers to the book 'The Wealth of Nations' in the context of a popular belief that Margaret Thatcher always carried a copy in her handbag. This reference contributes to the discussion about public perception regarding Adam Smith.
They know about The Wealth of Nations and that Margaret Thatcher, the enemy, always had a copy of Wealth of Nations, the legend goes, in her handbag.
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In the discussion, it's noted that Margaret Thatcher did not read 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' but used a different book by Adam Smith as a foundation for her economic theories and policies.
She didn't read the first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, clearly, but she read the second one and did use that as an authority to promote her economic theories and activities and policies.
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The mention highlights that while Adam Smith was writing 'The Wealth of Nations' in the mid-18th century, his concerns were quite different, not focused on the concept of supermarkets, which serves as a point of contrast in the current discussion.
When Adam Smith was writing The Wealth of Nations in the mid-18th century, it wasn't supermarkets he was worried about.
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During the episode, John Ewell reads a passage from 'The Wealth of Nations', highlighting how traders managed their trade and provided dividends to stock proprietors.
Here is a passage from The Wealth of Nations read by John Ewell: While they were traders only, they managed their trade successfully and were able to pay from their profits a moderate dividend to the proprietors of the stock.
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The mention references 'The Wealth of Nations,' a significant work by Adam Smith written during the mid-18th century, in the context of its relationship to the East India Company's prominence at that time.
At its peak, which was around the mid-18th century when Adam Smith was writing The Wealth of Nations, the East India Company controlled...
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In the discussion, it's noted that Adam Smith addresses the famine in 'The Wealth of Nations,' attributing its severity to the East India Company's poor regulations and unwise restrictions.
Writing in The Wealth of Nations, Smith blamed the severity of the famine on the East India Company's improper regulations and injudicious restraints.
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During the podcast, a discussion touches upon 'The Wealth of Nations', pointing out that while some sections may seem mundane, they are nonetheless captivating.
Oh yes, that's another phrase I really love, and to be honest, there are parts of The Wealth of Nations that are mesmerizingly mundane.
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In this segment, the book 'The Wealth of Nations' is referenced in the context of discussing how Adam Smith's analysis relates to economic theory.
So I think the association of Smith with economics has privileged that particular element in his analysis, which is more apparent in The Wealth of Nations.
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The book 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' is mentioned twice as part of a discussion about its context and understanding, particularly relating to the thoughts of Adam Smith.
It's in The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but it's understood in a richer context in The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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During the discussion, the book 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' was highlighted as one of the two significant works completed by Adam Smith in the building being described.
It was in this 17th century building that Smith completed the final editions of his two masterworks: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and, of course, The Wealth of Nations.
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In the context of the discussion, 'The Wealth of Nations' is highlighted as one of the two significant works completed by Adam Smith in a historic 17th-century building.
It was in this 17th century building that Smith completed the final editions of his two masterworks: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and, of course, The Wealth of Nations.
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The mention describes how Adam Smith likely began his day, working on revisions to 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' and 'The Wealth of Nations', while also painting a picture of his life in Edinburgh.
I'm sure he'd have risen with the sun and done some work on his revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations before he put on his dress coat and wandered up Edinburgh's beautiful Royal Mile.
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The mention discusses how Adam Smith likely spent his time revising his works, particularly referring to 'The Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', set against the backdrop of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
I'm sure he'd have risen with the sun and done some work on his revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations before he put on his dress coat and wandered up Edinburgh's beautiful Royal Mile.
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In this segment, the podcast examines The Theory of Moral Sentiments and discusses how certain changes in its final edition may be seen as diminishing its religious undertones.
Some people have suggested that, and they've said that if you look at some of the changes made to the very final edition of The Theory of Moral Sentiments after she had passed away, some of the passages might be interpreted as reducing the religious context.
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In this segment, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' is discussed, highlighting the revisions made by Adam Smith while he was at Panmure House.
While he was able to make meaningful revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations during his time at Panmure, he was also, unfortunately, really busy with his day job.
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'The Wealth of Nations' is referenced in the context of revisions that Adam Smith was making while working at Panmure House.
While he was able to make meaningful revisions to The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations during his time at Panmure, he was also, unfortunately, really busy with his day job.
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In this segment, 'The Wealth of Nations' is referenced as the most well-known book by Adam Smith, contrasting it with his other work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', which the speaker considers to be a more genuine guide.
I know The Wealth of Nations is the most famous book, but for me, as mentioned earlier, it's the Theory of Moral Sentiments that serves as the true guide.
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'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' is described as 'the true guide' when compared to the more popular 'The Wealth of Nations'.
I know The Wealth of Nations is the most famous book, but for me, as mentioned earlier, it's the Theory of Moral Sentiments that serves as the true guide.
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The speaker reflects on their experience of writing the book 'Sapiens', expressing a light-hearted attitude towards the potential mistakes they could make during the writing process.
I'm not sure it's self-confidence; at least when I wrote Sapiens, I didn't take myself or the project too seriously. I thought, sure, I might make some terrible mistakes, but that's fine.
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Stephen Dubner mentions that Roy Baumeister and John Tierney co-authored this book.
Roy Baumeister and John Tierney have written two books together the first called willpower was published in 2011.
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Stephen Dubner mentions that Roy Baumeister and John Tierney co-authored this book, including its subtitle.
more recently they've published a book called The Power of bad how the negativity effect rules Us and how we can rule it
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Stephen Dubner references something David Byrne wrote in this book.
but also it reminds me of something you wrote in how Music Works about how music evolved with the spaces it's played in
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The host mentions Vivek Murthy's recent book about loneliness.
Morty is also the author of a recent book about loneliness it's called together
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The host mentions Eric Klinenberg's book about the 1995 Chicago heatwave.
He ultimately wrote a book about the tragedy called Heatwave
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Eric Klinenberg references this book as part of a tradition in American intellectual life that sees decline in social ties.
that sees you know we're bowling alone
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The Fall of Public Man
Eric Klinenberg references this book as part of a tradition in American intellectual life that sees decline in social ties.
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Eric Klinenberg references this book as part of a tradition in American intellectual life that sees decline in social ties.
you know the lonely crowd
Going Solo
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The host mentions Eric Klinenberg's second book about living alone.
so kleinenberg wrote another book this one called going solo the extraordinary rise and surprising appeal of living alone
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The host mentions Eric Klinenberg's latest book about social infrastructure.
This is the idea kleinenberg plays with in his latest book called palaces for the people
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The host mentions Richard Thaler's updated edition of his book Nudge.
and he's just published an updated edition of his Landmark 2008 book Nudge
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In this segment, the host expresses gratitude to Stephen Greenhouse, who is highlighted as the author of the book 'Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor.'
We had help this week from Jeremy Johnston and Jared Holt, and special thanks to Stephen Greenhouse, author of 'Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor.'
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In the podcast, the host discusses various stories featuring wolves as villains, highlighting 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' from Aesop's Fables to emphasize the historical negative portrayal of wolves in literature.
But the big bad wolf also shows up in German folk tales like Little Red Riding Hood by The Brothers Grimm, and in the Russian musical story, Peter and the Wolf by Sergey Prokofiev, and centuries earlier too, in one of Aesop's Fables, The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner refers to their earlier book, 'Super Freakonomics,' where a similar story was discussed in great detail.
You may remember this story from Super Freakonomics, where we told it in some detail, perhaps too much detail.
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Flora Yukonovich, the artist featured in this episode, discovered a book in her art school library that contained the paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
As if wallpaper and Disney cartoons weren't bad enough, she stumbled across a book in the art school library with the paintings of Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses the first book, 'Freakonomics', co-authored with Steve Levitt, in which they explore the implications of the Roe v. Wade ruling.
In the first Freakonomics book, published in 2005, Steve Levitt and I wrote about one such consequence of the original Roe v.
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In this segment, the host discusses 'Freakonomics', the book that shares its name with the podcast. They highlight the controversial connection made in the book between legalized abortion and the subsequent decline in crime rates.
If you've ever read Freakonomics, the namesake book of this show, you may recall this controversial link between legalized abortion and the fall of crime.
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The host introduces Bob Putnam and mentions he is the author of the landmark book 'Bowling Alone'.
Putting Putin is also the author of The Landmark book bowling alone which was published in 2000
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The speaker refers to findings from Putnam's book 'Bowling Alone' regarding the history of Social Capital in the U.S.
in his book bowling alone Putnam found that Social Capital was relatively low in the U.S in the early 1900s and Rose fairly steadily through the 1960s
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The host introduces the guest, Bren Smith, and mentions his book by title, introducing a summary from it.
here's a good quick summary of the early part from a book he wrote called eat like a fish
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner highlights 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' as one of the significant works authored by Adam Smith, alongside 'The Wealth of Nations'.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations; those were the books Adam Smith left behind.
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In this segment, host Stephen Dubner references 'The Wealth of Nations' as one of the significant books left behind by Adam Smith.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations; those were the books Adam Smith left behind.
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In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner highlights 'The Wealth of Nations' as Adam Smith's second and most celebrated book, suggesting that most people's knowledge about Smith is derived from this influential work.
If you know anything at all about Adam Smith, it probably comes from his second and most famous book, The Wealth of Nations.
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In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses Adam Smith's first book, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', suggesting that it is less commonly read compared to Smith's other renowned work.
Maybe you have read some of Smith's first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but probably not.
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In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner discusses 'The Wealth of Nations', a pivotal book by Adam Smith that highlights the flaws of protectionist policies, emphasizing its revolutionary impact on economic thought.
In that same year, a Scottish economist named Adam Smith launched another revolution with a book entitled The Wealth of Nations, which exposed for all time the folly of protectionism.
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In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner references 'The Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith while discussing the concepts surrounding national wealth.
And then, of course, with The Wealth of Nations, how do you understand the forces of national wealth?
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In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' highlighting it as the foundational book that addresses moral judgment questions.
And these are the questions that animate Smith's first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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During the discussion, a local expert brings up 'The Wealth of Nations' to illustrate an example of pin manufacture, indicating its relevance to the topic at hand.
Obviously, some biographers suggest that he was certainly looking at things in the early part of The Wealth of Nations; he talks about pin manufacture, and obviously in Kirkcaldy, that was in the next village to here.
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In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses the famous pin factory example found in 'The Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith, inviting listeners to reflect on its significance.
If you have read even a little bit of The Wealth of Nations, you may recall the passage that George Proudfoot is talking about here—the pin factory.
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In this segment, a quote from Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' is discussed, highlighting the importance of specialization in production.
Here is how Smith put it in The Wealth of Nations: 'If they had all worked separately and independently and without any of them having been educated to this peculiar business, they certainly could not each of them have made 20; perhaps not one pin in a day.'
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner inquires about the main intent behind Adam Smith's classic work, 'The Wealth of Nations'.
What is Smith trying to explain in The Wealth of Nations?
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In this segment, the host Stephen Dubner discusses a notable excerpt from Book One of 'The Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith, emphasizing the idea that self-interest drives economic behavior rather than altruism.
Adam Smith changed that; here is a famous passage from the first of five books that make up The Wealth of Nations: 'It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner but from their regard to their own interest.'
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In the podcast, host Stephen Dubner refers to 'The Wealth of Nations' while discussing the historical context surrounding its completion and its significance.
It also says on the site stood the home of his mother, in which he lived from 1767 to 1776, and completed The Wealth of Nations.
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses a mention of 'The Wealth of Nations,' referring to its significance as a foundational economic text.
But you see the references to The Wealth of Nations.
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Stephen Dubner discusses how 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' provides deeper insights into Adam Smith's thoughts compared to his more famous work, 'The Wealth of Nations'.
It doesn't say The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but The Theory of Moral Sentiments tells you so much more about Smith than what The Wealth of Nations does.
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner highlights the differences between 'The Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' emphasizing that the latter provides deeper insights into Adam Smith's ideas.
It doesn't say The Theory of Moral Sentiments, but The Theory of Moral Sentiments tells you so much more about Smith than what The Wealth of Nations does.
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A guest speaker discusses how their understanding of Adam Smith has evolved, highlighting the significance of 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' as a key work that many people recognize.
I think my understanding of Smith has moved on; that would have been the book which people would have recognized, but for Smith, of course, there's no question about it, The Theory of Moral Sentiments is an extremely important book.
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner discusses the insights of 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' highlighting its portrayal of human nature and empathy, comparing it to Adam Smith's other work, 'The Wealth of Nations.'
You see the humanity and understanding of people from The Theory of Moral Sentiments even more so than from The Wealth of Nations.
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner draws a comparison between 'The Wealth of Nations' and 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', highlighting how the latter showcases a deeper understanding of human nature.
You see the humanity and understanding of people from The Theory of Moral Sentiments even more so than from The Wealth of Nations.
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In this segment, podcast host Stephen Dubner introduces a discussion featuring a Smith scholar who highlights the innovative aspects of 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', describing it as richer and potentially more interesting than another of Smith's works.
Coming up, we hear from one Smith scholar who agrees that The Theory of Moral Sentiments is the more interesting, richer, and in many ways, the more innovative of the two books.
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner discusses Adam Smith's critique in 'The Wealth of Nations', where he highlights the issue of professors at the University of Oxford being rewarded regardless of their teaching effectiveness.
Years later in The Wealth of Nations, he would blame the incentives, explaining that professors were paid well whether they taught well or not at the University of Oxford.
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In this segment, the podcast host highlights 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' as one of the two significant works by Adam Smith, alongside 'The Wealth of Nations', while noting that Smith was known for revising his texts extensively.
There were just the two books: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, with multiple editions of each since he was an inveterate reviser.
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In this segment, the podcast host discusses Adam Smith's significant works, highlighting 'The Wealth of Nations' alongside 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' emphasizing Smith's tendency to revise his publications.
There were just the two books: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, with multiple editions of each since he was an inveterate reviser.
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In this segment, the host discusses a quote from Adam Smith, where he reflects on the backlash he received after discussing his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations. Smith emphasizes the impact of his book on public perception and debate.
Smith later very famously said that this letter brought on me ten times more abuse than the very violent attack I made on the entire commercial system of Great Britain, meaning of course The Wealth of Nations.
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In this segment, the podcast host references Adam Smith, highlighting his influential work, "The Wealth of Nations," which critiques the commercial system of Great Britain.
The Wealth of Nations is an attack on the entire commercial system of Great Britain.
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The podcast discusses how Margaret Thatcher was reputed to carry a copy of Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' in her handbag, highlighting her alignment with his economic principles.
It has been said that Thatcher carried a copy of The Wealth of Nations in her handbag.
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In this segment, the podcast host discusses a critical question regarding Britain's identity, quoting Adam Smith's work 'The Wealth of Nations' to explore whether the country would evolve into a society of shopkeepers or bureaucrats.
Here was the big question: would Britain be, as Adam Smith wrote in The Wealth of Nations, a nation of shopkeepers or a nation of government bureaucrats?
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In this segment, the podcast discusses Book Five of 'The Wealth of Nations,' quoting Adam Smith's views on how public investment can promote essential education for society.
In Book Five of The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith would appear to support this: "For a very small expense, the public can facilitate, can encourage, and can even impose upon almost the whole body of the people the necessity of acquiring those essential parts of education.
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In this segment, the host discusses Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations,' describing it as a large and intricate work containing numerous facts and arguments, some of which may not align perfectly with one another.
Yes, because The Wealth of Nations is an enormous, sprawling book \u2014elephantine\u2014and it's filled with facts, figures, and arguments, some of them not entirely consistent.
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The speaker questions whether Adam Smith would have chosen to publish 'The Wealth of Nations' after investing so many years into it, especially if he had an incomplete understanding of the government's role in crucial areas like education and transportation, thereby underscoring the depth of Smith's intellectual commitment.
Do you really think he would publish The Wealth of Nations after dedicating so many years to it with an incomplete understanding of the government's role in providing services like education and transportation?
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The discussion highlights 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' alongside 'The Wealth of Nations', indicating a contrast in Adam Smith's perspectives that implies the existence of different aspects to his philosophical identity.
If you read both of Adam Smith's major works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, you might conclude that there is not just one Adam Smith but two.
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In this segment, Glory Liu elaborates on Adam Smith's evolving theories as reflected in his two major works, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' and 'The Wealth of Nations,' highlighting the contradictions that have sparked debate and are referred to as the 'Adam Smith Problem.'
Glory Liu discusses this theory, which posits that Smith changed his mind or had a change of heart between writing The Theory of Moral Sentiments in 1759 and The Wealth of Nations in 1776.
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The podcast discusses 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' in relation to 'The Wealth of Nations', highlighting how the concepts of 'sympathy' and 'self-interest' can coexist within Adam Smith's philosophy.
The concepts of sympathy in The Theory of Moral Sentiments and self-interest in The Wealth of Nations are perfectly compatible.
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The podcast host states that most economists and politicians who reference 'The Wealth of Nations' for guidance have not read 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments', a position that has been called the 'real Adam Smith problem'.
I think the real Adam Smith Problem is that most economists and politicians who refer to The Wealth of Nations for guidance have simply not read The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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The guest shares that his book aims to help modern readers rediscover Adam Smith's neglected work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'.
My book attempts to reintroduce modern readers to Adam Smith's overlooked masterpiece, The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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In this segment, the speaker highlights a particular passage from 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' that Roberts emphasizes in his own book.
There’s one passage from The Theory of Moral Sentiments that Roberts emphasizes heavily in his book.
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In the podcast, a specific passage from 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith is quoted, highlighting the significance of being deserving of love and praise.
If you're going to read just one paragraph from this work, this might be the one: Man naturally desires not only to be loved but also to be lovely or to be the proper object of love; He naturally dreads not only to be hated but also to be hateful or to be the proper object of hatred; He desires not just praise but praiseworthiness or to be that which, though it should be praised by no one, is still the natural and proper object of praise; He fears not only being blamed but also blameworthiness or to be that which, though it should be blamed by nobody, is nonetheless still the natural and proper object of blame.
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The guest is asked if his colleagues' views of him had softened after he read and contemplated 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments.'
After reading The Theory of Moral Sentiments and pondering its content, did your economist colleagues think you had softened?
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The host inquires about the impact that reading 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' had on the guest, especially in light of Adam Smith's insights into human motivations.
Thus, I want to know how the act of reading The Theory of Moral Sentiments affected you.
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The guest reflects on how reading 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith helped him understand that various influences beyond just monetary incentives play a significant role in shaping human behavior.
Yet, reading The Theory of Moral Sentiments made me realize that many other influences affect us.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
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The host reflects on the ongoing reevaluation of Adam Smith, particularly drawing on insights from his work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments,' to highlight potential benefits that may arise from this reassessment.
Throughout these recent episodes, we have likewise been reevaluating Adam Smith, hoping that it too will yield benefits.
The Wealth of Nations
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In this episode, the host shares that Dennis Rasmussen outlined how easy it is to reconcile the ideas presented in 'The Wealth of Nations' with those in 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments'.
As Dennis Rasmussen explained, reconciling The Wealth of Nations with The Theory of Moral Sentiments isn’t particularly difficult.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
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In the podcast, the host argues that many economists and politicians who cite 'The Wealth of Nations' for insights have likely not read Adam Smith's earlier work, 'The Theory of Moral Sentiments.'
I think the real Adam Smith Problem is that most economists and politicians who refer to The Wealth of Nations for guidance have simply not read The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
Summary of Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness
The host introduces Richard Thaler and mentions his book published in 2008, including its full title and co-author.
back in 2008 thaler published a book called nudge improving decisions about health wealth and happiness it was co-authored with the legal scholar Cass sunstein
Nudge
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The host discusses the popularity and readership of the book Nudge.
nudge proved to be phenomenally popular I think something like 2 million people have read nudge around the world
Sludge
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The host mentions a new book by Cass Sunstein, the co-author of Nudge, and provides its full title.
Cass sunstein thaler's co-author on nudge has in fact just published a book called sludge what stops us from getting things done and what to do about it
The New World of Economics
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The host mentions a quote included in the new edition of Nudge.
there's a quote from Obama it's a three-word quote in the new edition better is good he said
Parent Nation
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The host introduces Dana Suskind and mentions her upcoming book, stating its title and author.
This is a point Dana suskin makes in a book she's publishing in April. It's called parent Nation unlocking every child's potential fulfilling society's promise
The Voltage Effect
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The host announces that economist John List has published a book and states its title and author, mentioning it will be featured in the show's book club.
the experimental economist John list who's been on the show before has just published a book called the voltage effect how to make good ideas great and great ideas scale next week we'll hear from it and him in a special edition of the Freakonomics radio book club
Great Ideas for VBS
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The host announces that economist John List has published a book and states its title and author, mentioning it will be featured in the show's book club.
the experimental economist John list who's been on the show before has just published a book called the voltage effect how to make good ideas great and great ideas scale next week we'll hear from it and him in a special edition of the Freakonomics radio book club
The Superstition
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The host introduces guest Stewart Vise and mentions he is the author of this book about the psychology of superstition.
That's Stewart buys he is a retired psychology professor and author of a book called believing in Magic The psychology of superstition
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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The host references the book as a source for the concept of System 1 and System 2 thinking.
You may be familiar with system 1 and system two from the book Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Holy Bible (NIV)
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Peter Leeson discusses religious belief in medieval France being grounded in the Bible, and later mentions swearing oaths on the Bible in the legal system.
...a belief that was grounded in the Bible and in the Bible what you find is a curious mix of you know brotherly love and frightful wrath
Choosing My Religion
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The host, Stephen Dubner, mentions that he wrote a book about Franco Harris.
...during the course of these conversations I remembered many years ago I was writing a book about my childhood football hero Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Genius & Anxiety
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The host mentions this book by Norman Lebrecht as offering an explanation for the high level of Jewish achievement.
in a book called genius and anxiety how Jews changed the world 1847 to 1947 the author Norman lebrecht puts forth another possible explanation for the high level of Jewish achievement
Little House on the Prairie
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Victor Matheson reflects on his childhood memories of 'Little House on the Prairie,' using it to highlight the concept of someone being a 'jack of all trades' but not excelling in any particular area, in contrast to the specialization theme discussed in the episode.
I think back to the books and TV series from my childhood, such as Little House on the Prairie and Pa Ingalls. You often wonder if there's anything Pa can't do, and it turns out he could do a lot of things, but he couldn't do anything well.
The Wealth of Nations
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In this episode, the concept of specialization is explored as a key economic idea attributed to Adam Smith. The discussion references his seminal work, 'The Wealth of Nations', where he argues that specialization leads to greater prosperity by allowing individuals to excel in specific tasks.
What does Matheson mean when he says that specialization makes us rich? This idea goes all the way back to Adam Smith. Adam Smith stated that specialization is the royal road to prosperity, because if people specialize, they can truly excel at something.
The Voltage Effect
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In this episode of Freakonomics Radio, guest John List discusses his book, which argues that many failures to scale are essentially failures of common sense.
What my book is trying to claim about is that all of our failures to scale—and the world is replete with failure after failure after failure—I want that to be viewed as a failure of common sense.
The Voltage Effect
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In this segment, the host shares an excerpt from 'The Voltage Effect,' authored by John List, who is a guest on the program.
Here's another passage from the book: a pharmaceutical company develops a promising new sleep medication in its lab, but the drug doesn't live up to its promise in randomized trials.
The Voltage Effect
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During the discussion, the host references a passage from John List's book, 'The Voltage Effect,' where he shares his view on former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, highlighting that he believes Kalanick is a good person who has simply made some poor decisions.
In your book, John, you write, 'I don't believe Travis Kalanick is a bad person; he's a good person who made several bad calls at scale.'
The Voltage Effect
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In this segment, host Stephen Dubner discusses an example from the book 'The Voltage Effect' written by John List.
Here's an example from The Voltage Effect.
The Voltage Effect
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The host, Stephen Dubner, refers to the concept of 'optimal quitting' as introduced in the book 'The Voltage Effect' by John List.
But in your book, you've introduced the phrase 'optimal quitting.'
The Voltage Effect
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In this segment, the host, Stephen Dubner, highlights the title of John List's new book, 'The Voltage Effect,' as he concludes the discussion.
His new book is called The Voltage Effect.
Parent Nation
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner highlights a book titled 'Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise,' authored by Dana Suskind, who is also the wife of guest John List.
It's called Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise.
The Peter Principle
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The host references the book 'The Peter Principle' authored by Laurence J. Peter, highlighting that it achieved significant commercial success, selling millions of copies.
The book he wrote with Raymond Hall was called the Peter Principle. It wound up selling millions of copies.
The Peter Principle
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The hosts discuss the goal of their research, which is to determine whether the Peter Principle actually exists and to explore potential actions that could be taken.
They wanted to see if the Peter Principle actually exists, and if so, what should be done about it. The first step is to get hold of some data.
The Peter Principle
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The host discusses the Peter Principle, affirming its reality as claimed by Laurence J. Peter, and expresses a critical opinion about it.
In other words, the Peter Principle is as real as Lawrence Peter said it was, and I'm editorializing here, it also seems to be incredibly stupid.
The Peter Principle
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During the discussion, the host raises the question of whether modern firms are oblivious to the long-established concept known as the Peter Principle.
So does this mean that modern firms simply aren't aware of the age-old Peter Principle? Most firms are aware of the Peter Principle problem, and it's a problem that they purposely choose to live with.
The Peter Principle
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The host discusses how a company experiencing issues related to the Peter Principle does not imply it is making errors or lacks understanding.
A firm having a Peter Principle problem doesn't necessarily mean that the firm doesn't understand what it's doing, or that it's making a mistake. So what is going on?
The Peter Principle
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The host discusses the Peter Principle, commonly described as individuals rising to their level of incompetence. However, he suggests that it could be viewed more positively as people reaching their ceiling of competence.
The way the Peter Principle is usually described is to me almost comical: it's that people rise to the level of their incompetence, which I find is a bit cruel sounding because one could also say that people rise to their ceiling of competence, right?
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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In the podcast, Stephen Dubner discusses the book 'Freakonomics,' which he co-authored with Steve Levitt, highlighting a chapter about parenting and their insights on the subject.
In the first Freakonomics book that Steve Levitt and I wrote, there was one chapter called "What Makes a Perfect Parent."
Think Like a Freak (Republish)
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The host recalls the book 'Freakonomics' while reflecting on the origins of the podcast and an earlier episode focused on parenting.
A few years after that first Freakonomics book, when I started this podcast, we did an episode called The Economist's Guide to Parenting.
The Case against Education
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The podcast host references the book titled 'The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money,' authored by Bryan Caplan, during a discussion with him.
So, Brian, a few years ago, you wrote a book called "The Case Against Education: Why the Education System is a Waste of Time and Money."
Can I Ask You a Question?
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In this segment, Stephen Dubner talks about the impressive efforts of Steve Levitt's daughter, Amanda, who has been tirelessly working on her own book and embracing entrepreneurship, all while demonstrating joy and kindness in her endeavors.
She has worked harder, writing her own book and being an entrepreneur and marketing that book and done it with a joy and a kindness to others, that like how could I be anything but incredibly proud of what she's doing?
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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The host discusses an excerpt from Scott Hershovitz's book, 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short,' as an example of making philosophy accessible.
Instead, he's trying to make philosophy accessible to all. Here's an example: an excerpt from 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short.'
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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The host discusses how in his book 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short', Hershovitz shares a story about Taylor Swift to illustrate how the legal system can aid in resetting social norms.
In his book, Hershovitz tells another story about Taylor Swift, this one meant to demonstrate how the legal system can help reset social norms.
Leviathan
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In this segment, the host discusses the famous quote from Thomas Hobbes' book 'Leviathan' to elaborate on the origin of the title of Scott Hershovitz's book.
It is part of a famous phrase written by the 17th-century philosopher Thomas Hobbes in his book 'Leviathan.'
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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In this segment, Scott Hershovitz discusses his book titled 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids,' where he shares insights on philosophy through the lens of parenting.
Scott Hershvitz, who teaches philosophy and law at the University of Michigan, is the author of 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids.'
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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The show expresses gratitude to Penguin Random House Audio for providing excerpts from 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short' as read by Scott Hershovitz.
Thanks also to Penguin Random House Audio for the excerpts of 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short' read by Scott Hershvitz.
Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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In this segment, the host mentions the book titled 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids,' which has been discussed throughout the episode with its author.
The book is called 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids.'
Why Nations Fail
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Daron Acemoglu reflects on his book 'Why Nations Fail,' which he co-authored with Jim Robinson, expressing that it was a work he dreamed of writing since his teenage years. This mention highlights how the book exemplifies his deep interests in economics, politics, and their effects on society.
You know, 'Why Nations Fail,' the book that I wrote with Jim Robinson, for example, was really what I would have loved to write as a teenager.
Economics
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Stephen Dubner notes that Daron Acemoglu co-authored an economics principles textbook, leading to a discussion about the business model of economic textbooks, which appears to be a method of 'high-end rent extraction'.
I see that in 2014, you co-authored an economics principles textbook.
The Psychology of Money
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The host transitions into discussing Morgan Housel's perspective on housing costs, specifically noting his book, 'The Psychology of Money'. Housel reflects on how he and his wife paid off their mortgage despite having a low fixed-rate interest, describing it as both the worst and best financial decision they've ever made.
It's made me curious how Morgan Housel, the author of 'The Psychology of Money,' thinks about housing costs. He mentioned that he and his wife paid off their mortgage when they had a three percent fixed-rate mortgage. He calls this the worst financial decision they've ever made but also the best money decision they have ever made.
Six Faces of Globalization
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In this excerpt, the podcast host expresses gratitude to Anthea Roberts and highlights her book, 'Six Faces of Globalization: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters.' The mention indicates that the book was a central topic of the discussion.
Thanks to Anthea Roberts for today’s conversation; her book is titled 'Six Faces of Globalization: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters.'
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
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In this segment, the podcast host mentions the book 'Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game' by Michael Lewis, highlighting its critical examination of traditional views in the world of sports.
The book is 'Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game.' It wasn’t merely that your writing pointed out that the Old Guard was frequently wrong; you were also calling into question their intelligence as well as their integrity.
Liar's Poker
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In this segment, the host discusses Michael Lewis's first book, 'Liar's Poker,' highlighting its significance in telling the story of Wall Street during the 1980s.
This began with his first book, 'Liar's Poker.' My first job was in the very best place to tell the story about Wall Street in the 1980s.
Liar's Poker
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The mention refers to the book 'Liar's Poker,' which combines memoir and exposé to examine the money harvesting industry.
'Liar's Poker' is part memoir and part expose of the money harvesting industry.
Liar's Poker
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In a recent discussion, the author reflected on his experience of rereading the book 'Liar's Poker' and shared his thoughts on it.
Lewis did recently have occasion to go back and reread 'Liar's Poker,' and what did he think?
Liar's Poker
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The discussion highlights how the book 'Liar's Poker' captures the emergence of trends in monetizing and financializing various aspects of society.
'Liar's Poker' was set at the beginning of what turned out to be a movement to monetize and financialize everything.
Liar's Poker
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In this segment, the speaker discusses how Billy Beane's reading of 'Liar's Poker' influenced his decision to allow Michael Lewis into his office for questioning. The mention highlights the significance of the book in establishing rapport.
He read 'Liar's Poker.' Yes, he had read it, and I think that's why he let me through his door in the first place when I got there and started asking him questions that sounded like the kind of questions you'd ask a Wall Street trader.
Liar's Poker
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In this segment, the speaker clarifies that they are discussing 'Liar's Poker' and not 'Moneyball', emphasizing that the success of 'Liar's Poker' was a matter of pure chance.
Now you're talking about Liar's Poker here, not Moneyball, correct? Liar's Poker: pure accident.