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Female Genital Mutilation in Africa
40:39 - 50:16 (09:37)
The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is still present in many parts of Africa. FGM is often justified in order to increase the value of a girl for her family and to increase her chances of finding a good husband.
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The speaker discusses the importance of intrinsic motivation in the workplace and how it can lead to job satisfaction and improved productivity, even when external rewards are not present.
40:39 - 41:11 (00:32)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of intrinsic motivation in the workplace and how it can lead to job satisfaction and improved productivity, even when external rewards are not present.
ChapterFemale Genital Mutilation in Africa
Episode#609 - Uri Gneezy - How To Understand Psychological Incentives
PodcastModern Wisdom
Tenure in academia provides freedom of speech within reason and the ability to pursue long-term projects.
41:11 - 42:34 (01:22)
Summary
Tenure in academia provides freedom of speech within reason and the ability to pursue long-term projects. This allows for innovation and radical opinions to be expressed.
ChapterFemale Genital Mutilation in Africa
Episode#609 - Uri Gneezy - How To Understand Psychological Incentives
PodcastModern Wisdom
The value of a woman from her family's perspective increases if she undergoes a procedure to improve her sexual pleasure.
42:34 - 46:13 (03:38)
Summary
The value of a woman from her family's perspective increases if she undergoes a procedure to improve her sexual pleasure. This can lead to her finding a better husband and being seen as a more valuable wife.
ChapterFemale Genital Mutilation in Africa
Episode#609 - Uri Gneezy - How To Understand Psychological Incentives
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how the principles of behavioral economics can be applied to changing cultural practices and positively impacting society, particularly in cases such as child marriage and end-of-life planning.
46:13 - 50:16 (04:03)
Summary
The podcast discusses how the principles of behavioral economics can be applied to changing cultural practices and positively impacting society, particularly in cases such as child marriage and end-of-life planning.