Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe?
539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?
538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood
How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)
537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.
Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)
536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?
535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?
534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It?
Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update)
The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps
533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”?
The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona”
Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)
The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout Cookies
532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?
Introducing “The Economics of Everyday Things”
531. Should You Trust Private Equity to Take Care of Your Dog?
Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous
530. What's Wrong with Being a One-Hit Wonder?
529. Can Our Surroundings Make Us Smarter?
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