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People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago’s jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards.

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91. Jane Goodall Changed the Way We See Animals. She’s Not Done. Oct 29, 2022

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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.

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90. Peter Singer Isn’t a Saint, But He’s Better Than Steve Levitt Oct 15, 2022

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The philosopher known for his rigorous ethics explains why Steve is leading a morally inconsistent life.

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Extra: A Rockstar Chemist Wins the Nobel Prize Oct 08, 2022

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Stanford professor Carolyn Bertozzi’s imaginative ideas for treating disease have led to ten start-ups. She talks with Steve about the next generation of immune therapy she’s created, and why she might rather be a musician.

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89. A Cross Between Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones Oct 01, 2022

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Heeding the warnings of public health officer Charity Dean about Covid-19 could have saved lives. Charity explains why she loves infectious diseases and why she moved to the private sector.

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88. Ken Burns on Heroism, Horror, and History Sep 17, 2022

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The documentary filmmaker, known for The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball, turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past.

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87. How Much Are the Right Friends Worth? Sep 03, 2022

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Harvard economist Raj Chetty uses tax data to study inequality, kid success, and social mobility. He explains why you should be careful when choosing your grade school teachers — and your friends.

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86. A Million-Year View on Morality Aug 20, 2022

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Philosopher Will MacAskill thinks about how to do as much good as possible. But that's really hard, especially when you're worried about humans who won't be born for many generations.

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85. What It Takes to Know Everything Aug 06, 2022

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Victoria Groce is one of the best trivia contestants on earth. She explains the structure of a good question, why she knits during competitions, and how to memorize 160,000 flashcards.

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84. Yuval Noah Harari Thinks Life Is Meaningless and Amazing Jul 23, 2022

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The author of Sapiens has a knack for finding the profound in the obvious. He tells Steve why money is fiction, traffic can be mind-blowing, and politicians have a right to say stupid things in private.

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83. “There's So Many Problems — Which Ones Can I Make a Difference On?” Jul 09, 2022

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When she's not rescuing chickens from coyotes, Susan Athey uses economics to address real-world challenges — from online ad auctions to carbon capture technology.

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