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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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82. Is This the Future of High School? Jul 02, 2022

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Khan Academy founder Sal Khan returns to share his vision for a new way to learn — and the conversation inspires Steve to make a big announcement.

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81. Why Bother Searching for Aliens? Jun 25, 2022

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Astronomer Jill Tarter spent her career searching for extraterrestrial intelligence. She explains what civilizations from other planets could teach us about our own future.

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80. Get Your Share of the Pie Jun 18, 2022

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Game theorist Barry Nalebuff explains how he used basic economics to build Honest Tea into a multimillion-dollar business, and shares his innovative approach to negotiation.

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79. Solar Geoengineering Would Be Radical. It Might Also Be Necessary. Jun 11, 2022

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David Keith has spent his career studying ways to reflect sunlight away from the earth. It could reduce the risks of climate change — but it won’t save us.

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78. Giving It Away Jun 04, 2022

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Billionaire John Arnold is figuring out how to do as much good as he can with his wealth. It takes hard work, risk tolerance, and a lot of spending.

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77. Can Games Prepare Us for Catastrophes? (Part 2) May 28, 2022

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Many of us hate to think about future crises. Game designer Jane McGonigal wants to make it fun.

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76. Is Gaming Good for You? May 21, 2022

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Jane McGonigal designed a game to help herself recover from a traumatic brain injury — and she thinks playing games can help us all lead our best lives.

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75. Self-Help for Data Nerds May 14, 2022

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Seth Stephens-Davidowitz combs through mountains of information to find advice for everyday life.

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74. Getting Our Hands Dirty May 07, 2022

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Soil scientist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe could soon hold one of the most important jobs in science. She explains why the ground beneath our feet is one of our greatest resources — and, possibly, one of our deadliest threats.

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73. Turning Work into Play Apr 30, 2022

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How psychologist Dan Gilbert went from high school dropout to Harvard professor, found the secret of joy, and inspired Steve Levitt's divorce.

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