Marcas Shera

Marcas Shera, an assistant professor of economics and creator of The Econ Playground, discusses intriguing ideas around modernity, economics, and the fragility of rule systems. He explores the tension between consistency and completeness in societal structures, revealing how incompleteness leads to social awkwardness. The duo dives into the implications of modern thinking, including how traditional frameworks are overshadowed by rules-based systems. They touch on capitalism's roots, the importance of cultural underpinnings, and the limits of modern metrics in capturing life's complexities.