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May 2023
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2765: Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Ma...

Justin Malik
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Lakshmi Mani with Nir Eyal talks about why you make terrible life choices Episode 2765: Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Lakshmi Mani Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founde ... Show More
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