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Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life through Religion, Economics, and Psychology.
The speaker shares his personal journey of finding meaning and purpose in life and suggests that a religious way of looking at the world is not that dissimilar from an economic or psychological way of looking at the world. He also talks about his encounter with famous rockers and how these interactions helped him in his quest for understanding and balance.
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In this podcast episode, host Tim Ferriss interviews Steven Dubner, co-author of the book Freakonomics, about self-experimentation, rationality, and his journey in choosing to practice Judaism as an adult after being raised a devout Roman Catholic.
17:42 - 19:52 (02:10)
Summary
In this podcast episode, host Tim Ferriss interviews Steven Dubner, co-author of the book Freakonomics, about self-experimentation, rationality, and his journey in choosing to practice Judaism as an adult after being raised a devout Roman Catholic. Dubner talks about the importance of understanding human biases in decision making.
ChapterFinding Meaning and Purpose in Life through Religion, Economics, and Psychology.
EpisodeEpisode 7: Stephen Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The intersection between success in rock and roll and a desire to make sense of the world and be productive with treating others with respect are examined.
19:52 - 26:24 (06:31)
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The intersection between success in rock and roll and a desire to make sense of the world and be productive with treating others with respect are examined. This approach to successfully looking at the world can be as religious or economic or psychological, among other areas.
ChapterFinding Meaning and Purpose in Life through Religion, Economics, and Psychology.
EpisodeEpisode 7: Stephen Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares how he found comfort and understanding in economics, and how it provided a lens through which he could view the world.
26:24 - 31:01 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker shares how he found comfort and understanding in economics, and how it provided a lens through which he could view the world.