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President, Shalem College, Jerusalem (shalem.ac.il/en/) Research Fellow @hooverinst EconTalk.org, substack.com/@listentothesi…

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Russ Roberts @EconTalker Jun 7, 2022

My new book, WILD PROBLEMS comes out August 9--how to face the big life decisions that define us, decisions where so-called rationality either misleads or is irrelevant. Pre-order now: amazon.com/gp/product/059…

www.amazon.com Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us Algorithms and apps analyze data and tell you how to beat the traffic, what books to buy, what music to listen to, and even who to date—often with great results. But what do you do when you face the...

Russ Roberts @EconTalker 8h

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Bryan S. Myrick @BryanMyrick 8h

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Russ Roberts @EconTalker Oct 29

So self-recommending. Bravo, Dwarkesh.

Dwarkesh Patel Verified account @dwarkesh_sp Oct 29

I recently got to interview Robert Caro, who is my favorite author of all time.

This gave me the excuse to reread his biographies of Lyndon Johnson and Robert Moses, and to compile my prep notes into this video essay.

These guys pulled off some truly incredible schemes.

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Russ Roberts @EconTalker Oct 20

I like the book better. But it’s nice to hear the tune.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 Verified account @Old_But_Gold50s Oct 19

Radetzky March, Op. 228 by Johann Strauss I, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Daniel Barenboim at the 2014 Vienna New Year's Concert.

What's fascinating is that the audience's clapping isn't just applause. When timed with the music, it becomes an extra layer of rhythm alongside the orchestra. The audience doesn't just listen to the music. They become part of the performance itself.

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Russ Roberts @EconTalker Oct 18

The veneer of civilization is thin.