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Published 2007-07-02 recycling course akin

Mike Munger, professor of economics and political science at Duke University and frequent guest of EconTalk, talks with host Russ Roberts about the economics an…

Venkatesh Rao on Waldenponding

Published 2019-11-04 retreating ecosystem venkatesh

Writer and management consultant Venkatesh Rao talks about Waldenponding with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Rao coined the term Waldenponding to describe various …

Bruce Meyer on Poverty

Published 2021-06-01 addresses bruce meyer

Economist Bruce Meyer of the University of Chicago talks about poverty with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. In recent years, a number of scholars have claimed that …

Who Needs Miracles? On Nature and the Miraculous (with Alan Lightman)

Published 2024-11-12 akin sense miracles

How can we cultivate a sense of awe in our lives? Easy, says physicist and author Alan Lightman: Pay more attention. When we take the time to examine the world …

Mars Travelers Could Suffer Radiation Brain Damage

Published 2015-05-08 radiation travelers adchoices

Mice exposed to radiation akin to what astronauts to Mars would receive experienced cognitive impairment. Lee Billings reports Learn more about your ad choices.…