Những podcast LABL hay nhất (2024)

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436. What the History of Economic Growth Says About the Future of Work with Daniel Susskind 1:03:13

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The study of economic growth is a modern phenomenon. In fact, economists didn’t get serious about measuring it until the mid-20th century. So what brought growth into focus and are the ways we measure it today adequate for a technologically-advanced world? Daniel Susskind is an economics professor at King's College London and a senior research asso…

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435. What the Past Can Tell Us About Our Climate Future with Brian Fagan 44:53

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Humans have lived with a changing climate since we’ve been on this planet. But what archaeology and anthropology is able to reveal now, is how well civilizations have adapted to changing climates over the course of human history. Brian Fagan is an emeritus professor of anthropology at UC Santa Barbara and the author of more than 50 books including,…

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434. The Critical Role of Marriage in Societal Well-Being feat. Brad Wilcox 43:31

10d ago43:31

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What if the institution of marriage holds the key to societal well-being? How does marital status correlate with happiness, prosperity, and positive outcomes for children? Why do some elites downplay marriage's importance in public, even as they themselves often lead marriage-centric lives? Brad Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology at the University …

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433. Overcoming Biophobia with David Barash 52:22

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Despite periods in history when evolutionary biology has been misused, there’s no denying that the study of biological human nature is intrinsic to the study of social and cultural human nature. David Barash is an emeritus professor of psychology and evolutionary biology at the University of Washington, and a prolific author. His books like, Throug…

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432. Balancing Life and Efficiency: An Optimization Deep Dive feat. Coco Krumme 43:23

17d ago43:23

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What happens when the relentless pursuit of optimization backfires? What ethical dilemmas and hidden complexities exist inside of this obsession? How does our fixation with efficiency and quantification come at the cost of essential human values and spontaneity? Coco Krumme is an applied mathematician and the author of the book Optimal Illusions: T…

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431. Religion’s Hand in the Invention of Politics with Anna Maria Grzymala-Busse 44:54

22d ago44:54

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Historical research on the development of states and political systems typically focuses on the role of war or economic class, but what about the influence of religion? Anna Maria Grzymala-Busse is a political science professor at Stanford University. Her books, Sacred Foundations: The Religious and Medieval Roots of the European State and Nations …

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430. How Darwinian Economics Could Explain Everything with Geoffrey Hodgson 1:06:33

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Over the course of history, human nature hasn’t changed a great deal, but culture and institutions are another story. And a key way of explaining those l shifts in history is through the lens of evolutionary economics. Geoffrey Hodgson is a professor at Loughborough University and has written numerous books including Darwin's Conjecture: The Search…

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429. The Science Behind Animal Hijinks Understanding Play as Nature's Classroom feat. David Toomey 36:01

1M ago36:01

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Through navigating the intricate world of play behavior we can dissect how animals, from rambunctious rat pups to the majestic meerkats, use this seemingly frivolous activity as a critical tool for survival. Explore the fine line between amusement and aggression, and discover how young creatures use play as a classroom for the lessons of life, play…

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428. The Secrets of Constitution-Writing with Linda Colley 58:03

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Constitutions are often thought of as the agents of change for monarchies and empires, usually it spells doom for them. But the history of constitutions is far more complicated than a revolutionary tool, in fact some of them were penned by monarchs themselves. Linda Colley is a professor of history at Princeton University. Her latest book, The Gun,…

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427. Lockdowns and Lessons: The Pandemic Retrospective feat. Jay Bhattacharya 1:11:40

1M ago1:11:40

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Discover the untold stories behind pandemic decision-making in COVID-19 responses and their seismic effects on society. Hear how early prevalence studies contradicted widespread measures, challenging the effectiveness of lockdowns and calling into question the ethical boundaries of public health compliance.This conversation is as much about ethics …

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426. Overhauling Health Inequality feat. Amy Finkelstein 54:25

1M ago54:25

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How complex are the dynamics of employer-based insurance? Is the time ripe for a radical transformation towards universal basic healthcare—a move that could potentially curb the spiraling expenses and offer stable access to care? Amy Finkelstein is the John & Jennie S. MacDonald Professor of Economics at MIT and the author and co-author of several …

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425. Mathematics & Cooperation As the Keys to Evolution with Martin Nowak 52:02

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While Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution is still the most widely accepted, it may be missing a key component: cooperation. And how can mathematical equations help us understand this fundamental piece of evolutionary biology? Martin Nowak is a professor of mathematics and biology at Harvard University. His books like, Evolutionary Dynamics: Explo…

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424. Rethinking the Social Underpinnings of Our Daily Decisions feat. Robin Hanson 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

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Why might our brains be keeping us in the dark about our own motives? What's the reason humans give to charity? How do cultural norms lead to continual efforts to signal to our potential allies? Robin Hanson is a professor of economics at George Mason University . His latest two books are titled, The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyda…

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423. The Scale of Everything: Unifying the Sciences of Growth, Complexity, and Innovation feat. Geoffrey West 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

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What patterns can connect and unify biology, society, and the environment? How do cities outlast empires and survive unimaginable destruction? Why do buildings and trees have natural height limits? Geoffrey West is a distinguished professor at the Santa Fe Institute, and also the author of the book Scale: The Universal Laws of Growth, Innovation, S…

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422. Reframing Uncertainty as Opportunity with Rebecca Homkes 52:54

2M ago52:54

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Business leaders face uncertainty everyday, it’s unavoidable. But one of the most important things leaders can do to help their companies thrive is to confront uncertainty and reframe it as an opportunity for growth. Rebecca Homkes is a lecturer at London Business School’s Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, a faculty member at Duke Corpor…

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421.The Law Through an Economic Lens with Robert Cooter and Michael Gilbert 55:20

2M ago55:20

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In recent decades, economic theory has made inroads into the study and practice of law, mainly in the domain of commercial transactions and corporate organization. But economics may also have a lot to say about how our governments are organized and how political actors engage in bargains and exchange. Professors Robert Cooter and Michael Gilbert ar…

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420.Globalization From the Renaissance to the Age of the City feat. Ian Goldin 50:25

2M ago50:25

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How are our fates in society like hikers on a mountain, climbing together? In our ever increasingly interconnected world how can one balance the rewards of a connected planet against the perils that come with it? Ian Goldin is an Oxford University Professor of Globalisation and Development, Senior Fellow at the Oxford Martin School, and the author …

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419. Embracing the Venture Mindset feat. Ilya Strebulaev 53:42

2M ago53:42

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What is the mindset that's reshaping how companies and investors forge paths to success from beyond the balance sheets? How are the staunch principles of Net Present Value giving way to strategies that are as nimble and adventurous as the startups they finance? Ilya Strebulaev is a Professor of Private Equity at the Stanford Graduate School of Busi…

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418. Urban Myths: Challenging the Green City Idea feat. Des Fitzgerald 52:18

2M ago52:18

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Are there reasons to doubt the conventional wisdom of greenery as the cure-all for urban ills. What are the roots of the Garden City movement, and how has the reality of it been different than the theory? Des Fitzgerald is a professor of medical humanities and social sciences at University College Cork Ireland, and also the author of a recent book …

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417. Harnessing Rhetoric’s Power for Contemporary Conversations feat. Robin Reames 51:49

2M ago51:49

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Is modern communication leaving us more divided than ever? What can the writings of ancient philosophers teach us about persuasion? How can ancient wisdom illuminate today's polarized political discourse? Robin Reames is an associate professor of English at the University of Illinois Chicago. She is also an author and co-author. Her latest book is …

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416. The Fusion of Culture and Evolution in Human Development feat. Joseph Rouse 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Where do the lines lie between nature and culture within humanity? How can our human social practices affect and shape our biology? The answer is within the concept of niche construction, showcasing how human activities, much like those of other organisms, actively shape our environment, which in turn influences our evolution. Joseph Rouse is a pro…

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415. Untangling Organizational Design with Gene Kim & Steven Spear 1:13:22

2M ago1:13:22

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Could the secret to organizational success be as simple as going back to basics? Gene Kim and Steven Spear’s new book, Wiring the Winning Organization: Liberating Our Collective Greatness through Slowification, Simplification, and Amplification presents practical, grounded research on organizational management and design. Gene is the chair of the E…

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414. The Science of Social Networks with Nicholas Christakis 1:04:29

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Do our genes have an impact on how many friends we’ll have in life and the kinds of people we gravitate towards whether our friends are connected to each other? How can the study of social networks help us better prepare for the next pandemic? Nicholas Christakis is a professor of natural and social sciences and directs the Human Nature Lab at Yale…

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413. A Rational Look at Irrationality with Steven Nadler 58:05

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Humans have always had the propensity to be irrational. In fact, humans may be as irrational today as they were centuries ago. But with a more educated and technologically advanced society, why does this level of irrational thought and behavior persist? Steven Nadler is a professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin. His books like When B…

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412. Fixing Organizational Culture with Frances Frei 55:19

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The problem with the business mindset of “move fast and break things” is that what often gets broken is people. But how can companies take care of their employees without sacrificing accelerated growth? Frances Frei is a professor of technology and operations management at Harvard Business School. She’s spent decades researching operational design …

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411. Analyzing the Spanish Empire’s Global Footprint feat. Felipe Fernández-Armesto 53:10

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How can an interdisciplinary approach to the study of our past help our understanding of history? How transformative was the Spanish Empire’s global influence and how did they accomplish it? Felipe Fernández-Armesto is the William P. Reynolds Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame and the author of several books including How the Span…

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410. Giving Dutch History Its Due with Jonathan Scott 51:46

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Without the Dutch revolution of the 16th century, England may never have taken its place as a world superpower and there could have been no such thing as the American Revolution. Yet, the pivotal role the Netherlands played in the development of the modern world seems to go overlooked and under taught in history courses. Why? Jonathan Scott is a pr…

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409. Capital’s Codes: The Legal DNA of Economy and Inequality feat. Katharina Pistor 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Our guest today suggests that law is the cloth from which capitalism is cut. And lawyers are the tailors! From the enclosure movement to the financial crisis, law has been the engine of capital accumulation. Katharina Pistor is a Professor of Comparative Law at Columbia Law School and the author of the book, The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates…

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408. Diabetes, Drugs, and Diet with Gary Taubes 1:19:42

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Doctors and scientists have been studying how our diet affects our health since the 18th century. But despite technological advancements and varying hypotheses over the years, there’s a chance that the wisdom of the 1700s might be more accurate than more recent beliefs on how food contributes to our overall health. Gary Taubes is an investigative h…

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407. The Delicate Balance of Teaching and Research in Modern Academia feat. Nicholas Dirks 1:02:42

3M ago1:02:42

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University professors have to become good at doing the intricate dance between research and teaching, as institutions have to help their faculty navigate this balance as well as maintain a good experience for the students in the institution. Nicholas Dirks is the president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences, the former chancellor of UC Ber…

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406. Tackling Healthcare’s Big Business with Elisabeth Rosenthal 56:09

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To our guest today, the current American healthcare system feels less like a means to get well and more like a gigantic racket. We’ve gone from hospital visits in the 1950s costing five dollars a day to getting billed for everything from the oxygen reader on your finger to the IV bag. So how did we get here? Elisabeth Rosenthal is the senior contri…

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405. Reassessing the Moral Narrative of Colonialism and Morality feat. Nigel Biggar 54:48

3M ago54:48

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Historical, moral judgment can be a difficult thing to navigate in the context of colonialism. Have you ever pondered the role of truth in history and its impact on today's political culture? Nigel Biggar is a p theologian, ethicist, and the author of several books. His latest work is titled, Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning. Nigel and Greg discuss w…

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404. The Evolution of Burnout with Christina Maslach 1:10:50

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Since the pandemic, the term “burnout” seems everywhere. But is burnout something that’s always existed at work, or is it a modern phenomenon? Have jobs changed or have workers' expectations and needs shifted? Christina Maslach, an emerita professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, has pioneered research on burnout. For decades, she’s studied its caus…

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403. Bridging Worlds: Explorations in Science, Spirituality, and Social Dynamics feat. David Myers 52:52

3M ago52:52

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Prepare to have your notions of nature vs. nurture thoroughly examined as we navigate the intricate web of genetics, environment, and well-being. What is more impactful than parent influence on children’s development? David Myers is a professor at Hope College and the author of many books, including Psychology Through the Eyes of Faith, How Do We K…

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402. Replacing Democracy with Epistocracy feat. Jason Brennan 1:06:44

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Democracy stands as one of humanity's most treasured institutions, but what if the very foundation it’s built upon is less solid than we believe? What is an epistocracy and how could it work better as a form of government? Jason Brennan is a professor at Georgetown University and the author of several books. His latest work is titled Against Democr…

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401. Why Science is Fundamentally Irrational feat. Michael Strevens 52:00

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What can we learn looking back on the paths of influential thinkers like Popper and Kuhn today? How are the motivations and passions of scientists left behind in the pursuit of scientific progress?? Micheal Strevens is a professor in the Philosophy department of New York University and the author of several books. His latest work is titled, The Kno…

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400. The Essence of Human Bonds from Tribes to Modernity feat. Robin Dunbar 1:10:21

3M ago1:10:21

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Unlock the mysteries of human connections as we share a compelling dialogue with the man behind ‘Dunbar’s Number,’ the number of connections that humans can and do maintain across different cultures and time periods. What evolutionary forces have sculpted the essence of friendship and religion, also impacting our well-being and longevity? Robin Dun…

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399. The Science Behind Human Connection and Engagement feat. Nicholas Epley 59:34

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Have you ever considered the transformative power of a simple hello or the profound effect of asking someone about their day? Why might our attempts at perspective-taking be inadequate compared to the straightforward solution of ‘just ask.’ Nicholas Epley is the John Templeton Keller Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science, and Direct…

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398. Navigating the Ideological Shift in Academia feat. John Ellis 1:13:19

4M ago1:13:19

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How did higher education come to be dominated by academics on the ideological left, and what are the potential consequences of this monoculture on diverse fields such as literature and engineering? What’s the mechanism behind this shift, and where did it originate? John Ellis is Chairman of the Board of the California Association of Scholars, a pro…

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397. Food: An Underutilized Historical Lens with Mark Kurlansky 50:40

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What does the changing value of salt over history tell us about the future of oil? How are the views around milk and dairy products connected to class politics? Prolific author and journalist Mark Kurlansky has written 39 books with more on the way. His work has ranged from historical nonfiction to children’s literature to deep dives on food like h…

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lABLEd Podcast 100th Episode! 1:26:18

4M ago1:26:18

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In this milestone episode, join hosts Alice and Lucy as they don their podcasting hats and embark on a celebratory voyage. It’s been quite the ride—from humble beginnings to a thriving community of listeners. The studio walls echo with laughter, poignant discussions, and the occasional technical glitch. Whether you’ve been a fan from the start or j…

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396. The American Healthcare Puzzle: Solutions and Strategies feat. Vivian Lee 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

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Our healthcare system is a complex dance of costs and inefficiencies, yet it's one we can't afford to sit out. What results have flowed from shifting the cost of healthcare to employers, and how have attempts to change that system sometimes backfired in unexpected ways? Vivian Lee is a healthcare executive, an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business S…

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395. Tracing the Roots of Curiosity: From Galileo to Feynman and More: feat. Mario Livio 44:28

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Curiosity isn't reserved for the elite thinkers; it's a fundamental part of being human that propels us from the cradle to the cosmos. But what is the evolutionary necessity of curiosity, its manifestation in children and adults, and its intimate relationship with all of our personalities? Mario Livio is an astrophysicist formerly at the Space Tele…

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394. Where Money Comes From with Paul Sheard 1:05:20

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There’s a great misunderstanding surrounding government debt and its economic implications. Many view it as a financial burden that will be passed down to the next generations. But what if, in fact, government debt is a critical component to how money gets made? Paul Sheard is the former vice president of S&P Global and the author of The Power of M…

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393. Behind the Scenes of Medical Research feat. John Ioannidis 1:08:30

4M ago1:08:30

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The acceleration of research in science, comes with an increasing number of flawed resultsparticularly in the medical sciences, where misapplied statistical measures and the relentless pursuit of publishing create a breeding ground for Type I errors. What is the role of the humanities in medicine, and what other revelations did the COVID-19 pandemi…

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392. Mastering the Art of Influence feat. Zoe Chance 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

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Unlock the secrets to commanding any room with the power of influence and persuasion. Imagine ascending the corporate ladder with ease, your words leading the way—this episode will get you started. Zoe Chance is formerly a creative force behind the Barbie brand at Mattel, currently teaching at the Yale School of Management, and author of the book I…

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391. Balancing Incentives and Morals in Economics and Society feat. Samuel Bowles 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

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How can tempting kids with an extra allowance for extra chores cause them to lose interest in helping out at all? How do incentives work and fail on each level from knave to king? What can be learned from examining the intersection of economics, preferences, and morality? Samuel Bowles is an economist, professor, and the author of several books on …

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59. With Jaina Mistry 1:11:20

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Lucy and Alice are joined by Jaina Mistry, a remarkable health and fitness coach who happens to be visually impaired. Together, they delve into the profound world of guide dog ownership, exploring the challenges faced by individuals living in a predominantly sighted world. Jaina shares her personal journey with her faithful guide dog, Laura, highli…

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390. Decoding the Expert Mind feat. Gary A. Klein 58:46

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How did a breakthrough in understanding how humans make split-second decisions and how did studying firefighters unlock the key piece of understanding expertise? Gary Klein is the President of ShadowBox LLC who researches decision-making and is the author of several books. His latest book is Snapshots of the Mind, a compilation of essays that span …

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389. Why Understanding Statistics Is a Fundamental Part of Life with David Spiegelhalter 1:00:38

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When people are told a statistical claim, particularly about risk, the most important follow-up they can ask is about magnitude. How big of a number or impact is this? But many lack a basic understanding of statistics and how they fit into our world. It’s not baked into the fundamentals of education. David Spiegelhalter is an emeritus professor of …

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