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Accomplishment and Happiness (Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker)

The Michael Shermer Show

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Exploring Achievement, Luck, and Inheritance

The chapter delves into the interplay between genes, environment, luck, and timing in shaping individuals' lives and achievements. It discusses how serendipity and heritability influence success, using examples like the Beatles and Bill Gates. The conversation also critiques the just world theory, emphasizing the importance of creating meaning in life despite existential uncertainties.

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