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#80 (C&R Series, Chap. 7) - Dare to Know: Immanuel Kant and the Enlightenment

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Betting on Optimism

This chapter delves into a creative betting scheme aimed at countering doomsday pessimism, featuring a wager where pessimists get money upfront while optimists are rewarded if life continues beyond a certain date. Through a lighthearted conversation, the hosts explore the reluctance to tie beliefs to financial stakes, intertwining humor, classic literature references, and philosophical reflections.

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