The Political Orphanage

The Economics of Midlife Crises

Jun 12, 2024
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Jonathan Rauch
Guest Jonathan Rauch discusses the reality, economics, and neurology of midlife crises. Topics include labor and policy implications, challenging stereotypes, distinguishing depression from dissatisfaction, navigating midlife malaise, redefining aging, and the evolutionary role of wisdom in midlife transitions.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring Midlife Crises and 'The Happiness Curve'
02:35 • 3min
3
Exploring the Stereotype vs Reality of Midlife Crises
05:18 • 2min
4
Understanding the Midlife Crisis and Life Satisfaction
07:03 • 22min
5
Navigating Midlife Malaise and Expectations
29:11 • 12min
6
Redefining Midlife Crises and Aging
41:01 • 18min
7
Midlife Transitions and the Evolutionary Role of Wisdom
59:25 • 16min
8
Exploring the Upside of Midlife Transitions
01:15:20 • 3min