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The Hidden Half

How the World Conceals its Secrets
Book • 2020
Filled with compelling stories from economics, genetics, business, and science, 'The Hidden Half' warns that explanations which work in one area may not apply elsewhere.

It highlights how our attempts to understand the world often overlook the unexplainable, leading experts to overestimate their knowledge.

The book challenges readers to rethink their perceptions of the world's complexities.

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Mentioned by Russ Roberts as one of the top 10 EconTalk episodes of 2020.
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Leon Kass on Human Flourishing, Living Well, and Aristotle
Mentioned by Russ Roberts as the author of the book and the subject of the podcast episode.
Michael Blastland on the Hidden Half
Mentioned by Russ Roberts in a discussion about economic inequality and the limitations of GDP as a measure of well-being.
Matthew Crawford on Why We Drive

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