Episode
108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
26:49
Published: Wed Jan 02 2013
Description
Levitt and Dubner answer your questions about driving, sneezing, and ladies’ nights. Plus a remembrance of Levitt’s sister Linda.
Chapters
Host Stephen Dubner and economist Steven Levitt answer listener's questions about safe sneezing and driving like an economist.
00:00 - 01:35 (01:35)
Summary
Host Stephen Dubner and economist Steven Levitt answer listener's questions about safe sneezing and driving like an economist.
Episode108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Externalities caused by aggressive and drunk driving can be reduced with the help of driverless cars.
01:35 - 06:39 (05:04)
Summary
Externalities caused by aggressive and drunk driving can be reduced with the help of driverless cars. And to ensure their safety, it is important to demand that driverless cars be significantly safer than human-driven cars to avoid heterogeneity in current safety attributes of drivers in the population.
Episode108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The question of whether or not discounts for certain groups, such as seniors or women, are ethical arises as we consider the implications of gender and age discrimination.
06:39 - 10:10 (03:31)
Summary
The question of whether or not discounts for certain groups, such as seniors or women, are ethical arises as we consider the implications of gender and age discrimination. While discounts may be justified based on economic factors or demographics, fairness is ultimately what must be considered.
Episode108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The speaker talks about their experience with public speaking, including interviews and speaking to audiences of thousands, and the pressure that comes with it.
10:10 - 15:04 (04:53)
Summary
The speaker talks about their experience with public speaking, including interviews and speaking to audiences of thousands, and the pressure that comes with it.
Episode108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
The author of Freakonomics recalls how he was handed a sheaf of papers by his co-author, Steven Levitt, about the book he had written which was later titled Freakonomics, and how they got a really big advance for it, and ended up becoming a bestseller.
15:21 - 22:39 (07:18)
Summary
The author of Freakonomics recalls how he was handed a sheaf of papers by his co-author, Steven Levitt, about the book he had written which was later titled Freakonomics, and how they got a really big advance for it, and ended up becoming a bestseller.
Episode108. How Did “Freakonomics” Get Its Name? … and Other FREAK-quently Asked Questions
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Many people don't want to talk about the death of a loved one with the bereaved because they fear it will bring up bad feelings, but often, it's the opposite.
22:39 - 26:21 (03:41)
Summary
Many people don't want to talk about the death of a loved one with the bereaved because they fear it will bring up bad feelings, but often, it's the opposite. In this episode, the host and her guest discuss why it's important to talk about grief and how it can actually help with the healing process.