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Daily Dad and Emily Oster on Rational Parenting

Jan 30, 2021

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Ryan engages in a fascinating conversation with Emily Oster, an economics professor and bestselling author. They discuss balancing parenthood, positive messaging, American government during the pandemic, and rational decision-making. Oster offers insights on data-driven parenting choices and navigating risks in decision-making processes.

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Balance parenting duties for equality and shared responsibilities.

Challenge societal norms by making informed decisions and communicating effectively.

Reflect on gender stereotypes and self-imposed parenting standards.

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The Daily Dad Podcast Overview: Insights into Parenting Wisdom and Personal Reflection

The podcast series features daily meditations on parenting wisdom emphasizing history, philosophy, and psychology. Weekly wrap-up conversations provide personal reflections on parenting struggles, successes, and lessons learned. The host connects with experts like Emily Oster, discussing topics such as data-driven decision-making, coping with societal pressures, and fostering equality in parenting roles.

Intro

2min

Family Dynamics and Gender Roles in Parenting

12min

Rational Decision-Making During the Pandemic

11min

Exploring Extreme Messaging and Magical Thinking in Parenting During COVID-19

3min

Navigating Risk Budgeting in Decision-Making

9min

Navigating Messaging Clarity and Uncertainty in Communication

13min

Discussing Continual Interactions and Epistemic Humility in Decision-Making

2min

On today’s episode, Ryan has a wide-ranging conversation with professor and economist Emily Oster. They talk about how to balance your life with children, how to communicate positive messaging, how the American government handled the pandemic, and more.

Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University, as well as the bestselling author of several books. Her most recent book, Cribsheet, aims to help improve decision making during the early years of parenting.

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