This chapter discusses the trustworthiness of a character from Star Wars to make decisions, particularly regarding the concept of nudging. The speaker expresses a personal preference for Yoda as the character they would choose for nudging, despite acknowledging some of Yoda's past mistakes. They also mention online criticism of Yoda's advice to Luke in episodes five and six, and highlight other instances where Yoda was wrong in his decisions. However, the speaker ultimately defends Yoda's choices and believes that everything worked out in the end.
Cass Sunstein joins Tyler Cowen for a conversation on judicial minimalism, Bob Dylan’s best album, the metaphysics of nudging, Byatt's Possession, the ideal size of the Supreme Court, Hayek, why people should choose their own path, the benefits of a banned products store, James Joyce, and, oh yeah, Star Wars.
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