
Epsilon Theory Podcast
Epsilon Theory is an exploration of the most powerful force in our social world - narrative. See more at www.epsilontheory.com.
Latest episodes

Aug 16, 2021 • 19min
Cursed Knowledge #4: Olympics
The Olympic games are known as a time of triumph and glory. The truth is that a lot more work goes into creating and maintaining that narrative than you'd expect.

Jul 26, 2021 • 18min
Cursed Knowledge #3: The Molassacre
The Boston Molassacre was one of the great tragedies of the early 20th century. So why isn't it treated like one?

Jul 16, 2021 • 57min
Epsilon Theory #12: Proof of Plant
I want to change the language of crypto from mining to growing, and I don't mean in a metaphorical sense. This is a method for the tokenization of symbolic betting markets in positive social goods.

Jul 5, 2021 • 16min
Cursed Knowledge #2: Harvey Weinstein and the Oscars
Harvey Weinstein is a terrible person who did terrible things. But he doesn't get nearly enough credit, or more accurately blame, for his role in destroying the integrity of the Academy Awards and fundamentally altering how Hollywood makes movies.

Jun 21, 2021 • 18min
Cursed Knowledge #1: The Fast Saga
The Fast and Furious movies are famous for intense action and ridiculous plots. But the truth about how these stories get made has more to do with the drama happening behind the camera than in front of it.

Jun 16, 2021 • 47min
Epsilon Theory #11: A Working Narrative
We write a LOT about work. And the responses we get are ... weird. Once again, the most important narratives are the ones we tell ourselves.

May 24, 2021 • 33min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: The Long Now pt 4 - Snip!
The Long Now has severed the tether between taxation and spending – the most important policy relationship in our social lives. Here’s what we’re going to do about it.

May 24, 2021 • 26min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: The Long Now pt 3 - Wink
They have mastered the art of stealing our tells. At scale. Here’s how we resist. At scale.

May 24, 2021 • 30min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: The Long Now pt 2 - Make Protect Teach
It’s time to start a fire. To burn, yes, but also to illuminate. How? Make – Protect – Teach.

May 24, 2021 • 16min
Epsilon Theory on Tape: The Long Now pt. 1 - Tick Tock
The Long Now is the economic stimulus and the political fear that we pull forward from the future into the present. Tick-tock.