

Flukes, Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters with Brian Klaas
Jan 11, 2024
Brian Klaas, associate professor in Global politics at University College London, discusses his book 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters'. They explore topics such as the myth of a secret genius, the power of narrative bias, the contradiction between interconnectedness and individualism, and the importance of embracing chaos in our lives.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Uncertainty, Respect, and Flukes
02:10 • 7min
The Contradiction Between Interconnectedness and Individualism
09:01 • 4min
The Myth of Secret Genius and the Role of Luck in Success
13:03 • 14min
The Power of Narrative Bias
27:04 • 23min
The Obsession with Longevity and the Importance of Joy in Life
49:43 • 3min
Embracing the Chaos
52:46 • 5min