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Wild Problems

A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us

by Russ Roberts
Mark Deakins
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From the host of EconTalk, a guide to decision-making when you can't crunch the numbers
Algorithms and apps analyze data and tell you how to beat the traffic, what books to buy, what music to listen to, and even who to date—often with great results. But what do you do when you face the big decisions of life—the "wild problems" of who to marry, whether to have children, where to move, how to forge a life well-lived—that can’t be solved by measurement or calculation?
In Wild Problems, beloved host of EconTalk Russ Roberts offers puzzled rationalists a way to address these wild problems. He suggests spending less time and energy on the path that promises the most happiness, and more time on figuring out who you actually want to be. He draws on the experience of great artists, writers, and scientists of the past who found creative ways to navigate life’s biggest questions. And he lays out strategies for reducing the fear and the loss of control that inevitably come when a wild problem requires a leap in the dark.

Ultimately, Roberts asks us to see ourselves and our lives less as a problem to be solved than a mystery to be experienced. There's no right decision waiting to be uncovered by an app or rational analysis. Reality is harder than that and, perhaps, a little more interesting. 

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    August 9, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9780593586990
      • File size: 113788 KB
      • Duration: 03:57:03

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Mark Deakins delivers strategies for addressing life's wild problems in a steady, authoritative voice. Listeners will explore what differentiates a wild problem from one easily addressed by traditional rational decision making. Economist Russ Roberts, a Stanford University professor and host of the podcast "EconTalk," delves into life's intricate issues, comparing contemporary challenges to those of historical figures who made major cultural contributions, such as Darwin. Deakins patiently presents decision-making tables, effectively keeping listeners engaged throughout the diverse range of topics covered in this brief listen. Additionally, Deakins does justice to Roberts's concluding poem, which summarizes his advice on how to flourish on life's journey. E.Q. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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