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58. Why Is Richard Thaler Such a ****ing Optimist?
58. Why Is Richard Thaler Such a ****ing Optimist?
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jan 1, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
The Nobel laureate and pioneering behavioral economist spars with Steve over what makes a nudge a nudge, and admits that even economists have plenty of blind spots.
Released:
Jan 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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