Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility.
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How to Be a Double Unicorn, with John Urschel | Better in Person
He was thriving in the N.F.L., but then he decided to focus on mathematics — a subject he now teaches at M.I.T. John walks Stephen Dubner through the whole story, teaches him some blocking techniques, and explains why some infinities are bigger than others. If you'd like to see t ... Show More
32m 32s
Sep 11
686. Why Is It So Hard to Find an NFL Quarterback?
For decades, teams have tried (and mostly failed) to predict which college quarterbacks will thrive in the pros. Is the science finally catching up? Stephen Dubner speaks with a scout, a psychologist, a data warrior, and a Hall of Fame quarterback who nobody wanted. SOURCES:Scott ... Show More
58m 20s
Apr 2024
The Black Market Turning "Stealth Wealth" & "Quiet Luxury" Upside Down
The world of status symbols and all their various manifestations (“quiet luxury,” “stealth wealth,” and even conspicuous dressing down as a backhanded sign of prestige) has operated in a more or less predictable way over the course of history—until now.Amy X. Wang, whose reportin ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2025
the Myth of Funny (Ugly) Men: the hot man's redemption arc
podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat: spiralling on hotness-gap relationships, entitled men, beauty standards, and the subjectivity of attraction. ✷see more ✷ youtube @sephyandwing ✷ instagram @sephyandwing ✷ tiktok @sephyandwingshop ✷ www.sephyandwing.co.uk
58m 17s
Jun 2015
The Surprising Science of Match-Making
<p>Want a job at Google, a gorgeous hideaway on Airbnb, a spot on the Stanford faculty, a romantic partner or even a kidney?</p><p>Good news, bad news. You have a say, but so do they.</p><p>It's all part of a phenomenon called "matching markets."</p><p>Markets are what make busin ... Show More
1h 3m
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on unresolved tension, unspoken resentment, being the 'giver', outgrowing unbalanced relationships, moving on, confrontation, conflict, and watermelon diets. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast. ... Show More
<p><strong>THE SUMMER BONANZA BEGINS. podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on beauty standards, misogyny, social capital, currency, and exchanges of power. ✷</p><br><p>see more ✷ <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@sephyandwing" rel="noopener noreferrer" t ... Show More