Freakonomics

Explores the inherent potential for leadership in every human being. The author reflects on his upbringing in a colonial environment that psychologically conditioned people to be subjects rather than innovators, arguing that such historical oppression has created a global vacuum ... Show More

A unique approach to home organization that prioritizes mindset over manual technique. The text explains that true order is achieved by tidying all at once rather than in small, daily increments, which prevents the common "rebound" effect of clutter. Readers are encouraged to dis ... Show More

A guide for individuals seeking vocational fulfillment and personal growth. The text introduces the concept of "Right Livelihood," which encourages people to pursue work that aligns with their natural talents and inner values rather than focusing solely on financial gain. Sinetar ... Show More

Freakonomics - by Stephen J Dubner & Steven Levitt'The hidden side of everything' Economics ultimately boils down to the study of incentives. Incentives are all around us, whether natural or manufactured (like by a parent, teacher, boss, politician or economist). In this episode, ... Show More

"A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Category: Economics 

"Uncovering popular fallacies in economics" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Thomas Sowell Category: Economics 

When it first came out in 2005, Freakonomics unearthed the hidden side to everything, helping bring behavioral economics to the forefront of popular culture. But it also has had lasting impacts on how leaders understand problems, how advertisers understand consumers, and how we a ... Show More

<p> In one of the earliest <i>Freakonomics Radio</i> episodes (No. 39!), we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, a ... Show More

<p>In one of the earliest <i>Freakonomics Radio</i> episodes, we asked a bunch of economists with young kids how they approached child-rearing. Now the kids are old enough to talk — and they have a lot to say. We hear about nature vs. nurture, capitalism vs. Marxism, and why you ... Show More

"The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and the Markets" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb Category: Economics 

An academic from India and writer from Denmark talk to Ella Al-Shamahi about how the way economies are measured influences policy and undervalues both unpaid and paid care work, and affects the lives of women on every level. Emma Holten is a Danish feminist commentator whose book ... Show More

How can a marathon be dangerous even if you don’t run the race? Does your doctor follow medical advice any better than you do? Just how dangerous was it to go to a birthday party at the height of the pandemic? These are the kinds of questions that intrigue Dr. Bapu Jena, a rare d ... Show More