S7 Ep48: NOBEL SPECIAL: James Robinson on antisocial norms

In this insightful discussion, James Robinson, a University of Chicago professor and 2024 Nobel Prize co-winner, dives into the complexity of antisocial norms like the Colombian saying, "don’t be a toad." He explores how these norms, despite being disliked, persist in societies due to historical contexts such as La Violencia. Robinson also reveals the dynamics of altruism through economic games, shedding light on how personal beliefs clash with social expectations, and he discusses the critical need for institutional reform to challenge these ingrained behaviors.