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Ned Brooks
Altruistic kidney donor who, inspired by a Freakonomics Radio episode, initiated a kidney donation chain and founded the National Kidney Donation Organization.
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May 25, 2023
• 1h 9min
Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update)
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Al Roth, a Nobel laureate in economics known for his innovative work in market design, joins altruistic kidney donor Ned Brooks, who sparked a donation chain and founded the National Kidney Donation Organization. They discuss how traditional markets fail for sensitive transactions like organ transplants. Roth shares insights on modernizing organ donation systems, the challenges of kidney supply versus demand, and the life-changing impact of matching algorithms. Brooks' personal journey highlights the emotional power of altruism in saving lives.
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