Mark Rank: As Luck Would Have It

Mark Rank, a scholar specializing in chance and its impact on life, shares fascinating insights about the unpredictable nature of luck and its profound effects on history. He discusses pivotal moments, like the failed assassination of Hitler, that altered course due to mere chance. The conversation explores how luck shapes personal achievements in careers, particularly in entertainment, and emphasizes the balance between randomness and the ability to respond meaningfully to life's surprises. Rank also highlights the importance of gratitude amidst life's uncertainties.