
Smart Cookies 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

