591. Signs of Progress, One Year at a Time
Freakonomics Radio6 Kesä 2024

591. Signs of Progress, One Year at a Time

Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe?


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51. What Makes a Donor Donate?

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50. The Truth Is Out There…Isn’t It?

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49. Unnatural Turkeys

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48. Boo…Who?

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