The central theme highlighted is the eternal struggle for self-management where pre-commitment plays a critical role. This struggle transcends human flaws, requiring faith in something beyond oneself. However, in the absence of external intervention, individuals must navigate this journey on their own, making the best of each day as the game never truly ends.
Economist and social critic Glenn Loury talks about his memoir, Late Admissions, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In a wide-ranging and blunt conversation, Loury discusses his childhood, his at-times brilliant academic work, his roller-coaster ideological journey, and his personal flaws as a drug addict and imperfect husband. This is a rich conversation about academic life, race in America, and the challenges of self-control.