#368. The Double-Edged Sword of Competition | The "Moloch Trap” | & More with Liv Boeree

The competitive edge can be a double-edged sword. Dive deep into the world of competition, incentives, and game theory with Liv Boeree, a renowned educator and researcher. With a background in astrophysics and a stellar career in poker, Liv brings a unique perspective on how competition shapes our decisions, for better or worse.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The primal nature of competition and its role in our lives.
• The balance between competition and collaboration.
• How incentives, both positive and negative, drive our actions.
• The dangers of the "Moloch trap" in modern society.
• The impact of beauty filters and social media on our self-perception.
• The inefficiencies in professional sports and the toll on health.

Join us for a riveting conversation that challenges our understanding of competition and its place in our world.

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Quotable moments:

"Competition is a neutral tool that if used wisely can create wonderful things." - Liv Boeree

"Incentives are what make the world go around." - Liv Boeree

"Sometimes you are operating in an environment with some kind of scarcity." - Liv Boeree

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