Chapter
The Benefits of Adversity and Noise
14:41 - 19:31 (04:49)
Adversity and noise can lead to better performance and memory retention, and may even provide immunity to certain situations such as war.
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Akram Kader, a Lebanese boy born in 1970s became a successful engineer and is the only person who double majored in Engineering and Women's studies.
14:41 - 15:53 (01:12)
Lebanese Success Stories
Summary
Akram Kader, a Lebanese boy born in 1970s became a successful engineer and is the only person who double majored in Engineering and Women's studies. Nassim Taleb, a Lebanese-American author says Lebanese success stories revolve around the entrepreneurial spirit.
ChapterThe Benefits of Adversity and Noise
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PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Adversity and chaos can result in improved performance and better understanding of information, while stability may lead to more problems.
15:54 - 19:31 (03:36)
Adversity, Chaos, Performance, Understanding
Summary
Adversity and chaos can result in improved performance and better understanding of information, while stability may lead to more problems. Chaos also has some immunity to war and collapse.