Published May 16, 2014

Ep. 20 - Stephen Dubner: How to Think Like a Freak

Stephen Dubner delves into the power of incentives, childlike curiosity, and unconventional thinking, advocating for evidence-based decisions and creativity in problem-solving while challenging norms and embracing failure.

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Ep. 20 - Stephen Dubner: How to Think Like a Freak

Topics covered

Popular Clips

M&Ms and Truthfulness

Embracing Curiosity

Unfiltered Life Lessons

Secret Origin Strategy

Bias and Intelligence

Childlike Thinking

Logic and Rhetoric

The Upside of Quitting

Advertising Efficacy Experiment

Avoiding Overconfidence

Embracing Uncertainty

Embracing Controversy

Think Like a Freak

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Incentives and Behavioral Economics

Childlike Thinking and Curiosity

Thinking Unconventionally

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Ep. 20 - Stephen Dubner: How to Think Like a Freak

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Episode Highlights

Incentives and Behavioral EconomicsStephen Dubner explores the pivotal role of incentives in human behavior and the often unexamined efficacy of advertising. He reveals how assumptions can mislead decision-making, advocating for evidence-based approaches to understanding consumer actions.

Incentives and Behavioral Economics

Childlike Thinking and CuriosityStephen Dubner explores the benefits of childlike thinking and cognitive flexibility in enhancing problem-solving and creativity. He highlights the importance of overcoming biases and embracing curiosity to approach challenges with a fresh perspective.

Childlike Thinking and Curiosity

Thinking UnconventionallyStephen Dubner explores unconventional thinking in his book "Think Like a Freak," emphasizing the importance of questioning norms and embracing failure. He shares insights on effective writing, balancing logic with storytelling to engage readers.

Thinking Unconventionally

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