97. How Smart Is a Forest?
Ecologist Suzanne Simard studies the relationships between trees in a forest: they talk to each other, punish each other, and depend on each other. What can we learn from them? Hosted by Simplecast, a...
21 Jan 202358min
96. Steven Strogatz Thinks You Don’t Know What Math Is
The mathematician and author sees mathematical patterns everywhere — from DNA to fireflies to social connections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...
7 Jan 202358min
95. The One Thing Stephen Dubner Hasn’t Quit
When Freakonomics co-authors Steve Levitt and Stephen Dubner first met, one of them hated the other. Two decades later, Levitt grills Dubner about asking questions, growing the pie, and what he learne...
24 Dec 20221h 7min
94. The Price of Doing Business with John List
From baseball card conventions to Walmart, John List has always used field experiments to say revolutionary things about economics. He explains the value of an apology, why scaling shouldn’t be an aft...
10 Dec 20221h 6min
93. Annie Duke Thinks You Should Quit
Former professional poker player Annie Duke has a new book on Steve’s favorite subject: quitting. They talk about why quitting is so hard, how to do it sooner, and why we feel shame when we do somethi...
26 Nov 202255min
92. John Green’s Reluctant Rocket Ship Ride
Author and YouTuber John Green thought his breakout bestseller wouldn’t be a commercial success, wrote 40,000 words for one sentence, and brought Steve to tears. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
12 Nov 20221h 8min
91. Jane Goodall Changed the Way We See Animals. She’s Not Done.
The ethologist and conservationist discusses the thrill of observing chimpanzees in the wild, the value of challenging orthodoxy, and why dying is her next great adventure. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
29 Okt 202258min
90. Peter Singer Isn’t a Saint, But He’s Better Than Steve Levitt
The philosopher known for his rigorous ethics explains why Steve is leading a morally inconsistent life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...
15 Okt 202258min
