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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Scarcity

Why Having Too Little Means So Much

Book • 2013

Sendhil Mullainathan

In this book, Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir reveal that scarcity, whether of time, money, or social connections, creates a similar psychology for everyone struggling to manage with less than they need.

The authors discuss how scarcity leads to tunnel vision, reduces cognitive bandwidth, and affects decision-making.

They provide examples such as why busy people mismanage their time, why dieters struggle with temptation, and why poverty persists.

The book also offers insights into how individuals and organizations can better manage scarcity for greater satisfaction and success.

Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

Sendhil Mullainathan

Aryeh B. Bourkoff

Isaac Prilleltensky

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Shane Parrish

in the introduction of the podcast.

#102 Sendhil Mullainathan: The Chaos Inside Us

Mentioned by

Aryeh B. Bourkoff

as a relevant book in a time of shifting from abundance to scarcity.

#629: Aryeh Bourkoff — Media's Hottest Dealmaker on How to Negotiate, Rejecting Constraints, Mastering the Calendar to Create More Time, and How to Play the Long Game

Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

and

Stephen Dubner

as researchers whose work focuses on scarcity.

145. Do You Have a Scarcity Mindset or an Abundance Mindset?

Mentioned by

Jens Ludwig

when discussing the impact of scarcity on mental bandwidth and decision-making.

Why Is One Chicago Neighborhood Twice as Deadly as Another?

Mentioned by

Steve Levitt

as a book he loved and whose key thesis stuck with him.

Sendhil Mullainathan Thinks Messing Around Is the Best Use of Your Time (Update)

Mentioned by

Michael Easter

as a source of statistics on the number of items in the average home.

Minimalists and Hoarders (with Michael Easter)

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

while discussing economic growth and population decline.

America’s Progress Has Stalled — with Derek Thompson

Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin in the context of decision-making under duress.

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Mentioned by Jocelyn Glei to illustrate the effects of time scarcity on decision-making and the importance of creating white space in one's schedule.

A Radical Approach to Productivity, Self-Compassion Series, Jocelyn K. Glei

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

in the context of discussing economic growth and population decline.

America’s Progress Has Stalled — with Derek Thompson | The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Mentioned by

Isaac Prilleltensky

to illustrate the impact of scarcity on mental energy.

Isaac Prilleltensky || The Need to Matter

Recommended by

Raj Chetty

for its insights into the psychological challenges faced by low-income families.

Can Raj Chetty save the American dream?

Mentioned by

Steve Levitt

as

Sendhil Mullainathan

's book explaining the psychology of scarcity.

38. Sendhil Mullainathan Explains How to Generate an Idea a Minute (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Lynn Borton

when discussing work on scarcity.

Ep. #73: Curiosity in Support of Equity, with Christian Dorsey

Mentioned by Ezra Klein as the main topic of discussion, focusing on how scarcity affects the brain and decision-making.

The cognitive cost of poverty (with Sendhil Mullainathan)

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