Freakonomics
2005 nonfiction book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
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Videos Mentioning Freakonomics
How Steve Levitt came to write Freakonomics & the topics which caused the most controversy
Peter Attia MD
The influential book co-authored by Steve Levitt and Steve Dubner, known for its unconventional approach to economics and surprising popularity.
Ep. 205: Become Hard To Reach, Ignore Social Media, And Tell Your Friends To Grow Up | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Podcast mentioned as an example of long-form, narrative non-fiction audio content.
#154 - Steve Levitt, Ph.D.: Climate change, mental health, the ethics of experiments, and more
Peter Attia MD
The first book co-authored by Steve Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, which became a surprising commercial success due to its unconventional topics and engaging storytelling.
#96–David Epstein: How range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world
Peter Attia MD
A concept relating to applying economic principles and unconventional thinking to various real-world problems, as epitomized by Steven Levitt's approach.
Fireside Chat 11: Freak athletes, pets, luxury items, alternative careers, podcast recommendations
Stronger By Science
A podcast Eric listens to, exploring various topics through an economic lens.
Master Economist on Strategic Quitting and Valuable Decisions on the Margin — John List
Tim Ferriss
The book Freakonomics, co-authored by Steven Levitt, often discusses how incentives can lead to unexpected behaviors, aligning with John List's work.
B. Jeffrey Madoff — The Hidden Persuaders, Working with Ralph Lauren, & More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, read by Madoff back-to-back with 'Moneyball'.
Dr. Peter Attia, MD — Fasting, Metformin, Athletic Performance, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A produced podcast by Steve Dubner, mentioned as a high-quality example of a produced show.
Stephen Dubner Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The book series co-authored by Stephen Dubner, known for deconstructing economic and social phenomena.
Malcolm Gladwell Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A popular economics book and podcast, co-authored by Stephen Dubner.
How to Be Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Steven Dubner and his co-author, which explores the hidden side of everything. Dubner's work is focused on economics and behavioral science.
Morgan Spurlock Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A film based on the book of the same name, directed by Morgan Spurlock, exploring economic principles through everyday phenomena.
The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice — Naval Ravikant
Tim Ferriss
A book mentioned by Tim Ferris as a comparison for 'Melting Asphalt's' style, though Naval prefers Simler's approach due to its lack of forced conclusions and higher quality than the later works of Freakonomics.