This episode discusses the life of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and the creator of the Nobel Prizes, including his background, career, and impact on the world.
The owner of Chanel, Alain Wertheimer, is a low-key billionaire who owns an island in the Bahamas and runs his business like a family enterprise. He believes luxury margins are only possible in the luxury goods sector, and that luxury is all about creating desire.
The Freakonomics book, written by a "rogue economist" who explored the hidden side of everything, became a bestseller for 39 weeks and was also influential due to their New York Times blog and podcast, which preceded the popular cereal podcast. This book's way of thinking, and the fact that they had a blog and podcast, were pivotal in introducing their work and the Freakonomics way of thinking to America.
A man recalls his encounter with a Burmese man who took him home to show him his writings and dreams of becoming a teacher of mathematics. Despite only meeting him once, he thinks about him often.
This podcast explores the many sides of a prominent historical figure who authored both the highly controversial comedy and deeply intellectual works, and pioneered the observation of nature.