

#1416
Mentioned in 17 episodes
Selfish reasons to have more kids
Book • 2011
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Recommended by 

, highlighting the author's perspective on simplifying parenting.


CGP Grey

464 snips
163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision
Mentioned by 

as one of his famous works.


Dwarkesh Patel

72 snips
Bryan Caplan - Nurturing Orphaned Ideas
Mentioned by 

as one of 

’s books, discussing having more kids.


Rob Wiblin


Bryan Caplan

69 snips
#172 – Bryan Caplan on why you should stop reading the news
Mencionado por 

por darle demasiada importancia a la genética sin considerar suficientemente el entorno.


Adrián Sussudio

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#147 Los 12 libros que me han cambiado la vida (y sus ideas)
Mentioned by 

, highlighting his book "Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids" and its focus on genetics.


Jathan Sadowski

28 snips
401. Ruled by Bastards (ft. Quinn Slobodian)
Mentioned by 

in the introduction as one of 

's books.


Rob Wiblin


Bryan Caplan

24 snips
#126 – Bryan Caplan on whether lazy parenting is OK, what really helps workers, and betting on beliefs
Mentioned by 

in the introduction as one of 

's books.


Rob Wiblin


Bryan Caplan

24 snips
#126 – Bryan Caplan on whether lazy parenting is OK, what really helps workers, and betting on beliefs
Mentioned by 

as the author of "Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids" and "Case Against Education", books challenging the status quo.


Bari Weiss

21 snips
What’s the Best Way to Raise Good People? A Debate
Recommended by 

as a book offering a unique perspective on parenting, using economic principles.


Sam Hinkie

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[REPLAY] Sam Hinkie – Data, Decisions, and Basketball - [Invest Like the Best, EP.88]
Recommended by 

for its argument that raising children is less demanding than many believe.


Emily Oster

19 snips
Ep 8: Should You Have Kids?
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a speaker at the Natal Conference, known for his work on family economics.

Kevin Dolan

19 snips
Ep. 2606 There Was No Population Bomb
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as one of 

's books.

Caleb Ontiveros


Bryan Caplan

15 snips
Bryan Caplan on Epicureanism, Agency, and Self-Help (Episode 158)
Recommended by the author as the canonical book on how having kids is easier and more fun than you think.

11 snips
Book Review: Selfish Reasons To Have More Kids
Brian Kaplan argues that how kids turn out is almost entirely due to their genes in this book.

Your Review: Alpha School
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book written by Brian Kaplan.

The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later (Ep. 479 Replay)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

when discussing the relative importance of genetics and parenting in children's outcomes.

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

BIG DATA: Cracking the Codes of Love, Happiness and Success
Mentioned by 

when discussing the economics of having children.


Aaron Stupple

E341. Parenting Wars - Raising Kids To Think For Themselves - Aaron Stupple
Mentioned by 

, highlighting his work on the impact of family size on children's outcomes.


Rob Wiblin

Rob Wiblin on human nature, new technology, and living a happy, healthy & ethical life
Recommended by 

for its argument that raising children is less demanding than many people think.


Emily Oster

ParentData Presents: Raising Parents - "Should You Have Kids?"
Mentioned as focusing on the point that you can put in low effort on many fronts, and your kids will be fine.

Letting Kids Be Kids