Episode
137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World?
25:39
Published: Thu Aug 29 2013
Description
It's impossible to say for sure, but the Lebanese do remarkably well. Why?
Chapters
Lebanese-American author Nassim Taleb explains that among the wealthiest people in the richest countries in the world is someone from Lebanon due to the successful Lebanese diaspora.
00:00 - 02:26 (02:26)
Summary
Lebanese-American author Nassim Taleb explains that among the wealthiest people in the richest countries in the world is someone from Lebanon due to the successful Lebanese diaspora.
Episode137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
George Senior expresses immense pride in his Lebanese heritage by trying to claim successful individuals as Lebanese, regardless of their actual background.
02:27 - 05:27 (03:00)
Summary
George Senior expresses immense pride in his Lebanese heritage by trying to claim successful individuals as Lebanese, regardless of their actual background. He even went as far as searching the white pages for names that sounded Lebanese and contacted them.
Episode137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
There are several Lebanese athletes who have played in the NFL, including John Elway, and many Lebanese people take pride in their achievements.
05:27 - 07:42 (02:15)
Summary
There are several Lebanese athletes who have played in the NFL, including John Elway, and many Lebanese people take pride in their achievements. However, there is a lack of recognition of their cultural heritage in the league.
Episode137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Lebanese Americans, along with Arab Americans tend to be more highly educated than the general American population.
07:43 - 14:40 (06:57)
Summary
Lebanese Americans, along with Arab Americans tend to be more highly educated than the general American population. On average, there are three Lebanese Americans with a Ph. D. for every one general population American with a Ph. D., which is attributed to the education emphasis in Lebanese culture.
Episode137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Adversity and noise can lead to better performance and memory retention, and may even provide immunity to certain situations such as war.
14:41 - 19:31 (04:49)
Summary
Adversity and noise can lead to better performance and memory retention, and may even provide immunity to certain situations such as war.
Episode137. Who Are the Most Successful Immigrants in the World?
PodcastFreakonomics Radio
Most people who migrate for economic reasons come with the intention of making money and returning to their home country.
19:45 - 25:17 (05:31)
Summary
Most people who migrate for economic reasons come with the intention of making money and returning to their home country. We tend to overlook the failures and challenges of migration when focusing solely on successful stories.