Steve Levitt
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The 'Freakonomics' economist who conducted a study where people flipped coins for major life decisions and found those who quit jobs post-flip were better off. He also tried to convince Peter Attia to take up golf.
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Peter Attia MD
The 'Freakonomics' economist who conducted a study where people flipped coins for major life decisions and found those who quit jobs post-flip were better off. He also tried to convince Peter Attia to take up golf.
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Tim Ferriss
Economist known for 'Freakonomics,' who conducted a study where major life changes determined by a coin flip led to increased happiness, cited by Tyler Cowen to encourage risk-taking.