Published Dec 28, 2020
Michael Blastland on the Hidden Half
Michael Blastland delves into the unpredictability of human behavior and societal interventions, championing the benefits of embracing uncertainty and chaos to unlock innovation. The episode examines the hidden influences that challenge deterministic perspectives, advocating for epistemic humility and highlighting the unmeasurable factors crucial to understanding complex human and social systems.
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