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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Scarcity

Why Having Too Little Means So Much
Book • 2013
Author
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

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 Shane Parrish
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 Aryeh B. Bourkoff
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 Angela Duckworth
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 Stephen Dubner
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 Jens Ludwig
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 Steve Levitt
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 Michael Easter
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 Derek Thompson
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 Isaac Prilleltensky
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 Raj Chetty
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 Sendhil Mullainathan
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 Lynn Borton

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by Shane Parrish in the introduction of the podcast.
230 snips
#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.
171 snips
#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.
62 snips
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.
46 snips
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.
36 snips
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.
28 snips
Minimalists and Hoarders (with Michael Easter)
Mentioned by Derek Thompson while discussing economic growth and population decline.
24 snips
America’s Progress Has Stalled — with Derek Thompson
Mentioned by Michael Mauboussin in the context of decision-making under duress.
BONUS – Michael Mauboussin on the Decision Education Podcast
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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