David speaks with Charles C. Mann, an acclaimed science writer and author of the bestselling books 1491, 1493, and The Wizard and the Prophet. They talked about: * How Christopher Columbus’ inadvertently wiped out up to 90% of the Native American population. * How the humble potato led to European colonialism. * The...
When it comes to authenticating paintings, sometimes the devil really is in the details. Just ask Bernard Berenson, the famous connoisseur of Italian Renaissance art. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it wasn't always easy to tell which paintings were actually created by masters like Michelangelo,...
If you've ever made a decision based on what you think is likely to happen because it's the first thing that comes to mind, you may have fallen victim to the availability heuristic. This mental shortcut is like a magician's misdirection, tricking our brains...
The Seahawks had the ball at the 1-yard line. There were 26 seconds left in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots. It was second-down, the Seahawks were down by four points, and they had one timeout remaining. The Seahawks only needed to move the ball one yard forward...
Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly running in circles, never able to get ahead? It's time to take control of your to-do list with the Eisenhower matrix. This simple yet effective tool can help you organize your tasks and focus your energy on what truly matters.
David speaks with Robin Hanson, an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and co-authored The Elephant in the Brain. They talked about: * The role of self-deception in human behaviour and the thesis behind the book he co-authored, The Elephant in the Brain * The potential consequences and risks associated...
