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Bernard Moitessier

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

Cautionary Tales with Tim HarfordSean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasThe Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Episode Appearances

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Feb 27, 2026

Flight of the Fantasist: The Race Around the World - Part 2

“Competing sailor in the Golden Globe race who quit to save his soul; contrasted with Crowhurst's approach to the voyage.”

Entrepreneurial fraud and deception in competitive marketsSocial performance theory and self-presentation in businessMental health in high-stakes competitive environments
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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Feb 20, 2026

The Philosopher and the Handyman: The Race Around the World - Part 1

“French sailor and philosopher who competed in the Golden Globe race but abandoned it after Cape Horn to sail to Tahiti instead”

Maintenance strategy and preventive careSystem simplification vs. capability trade-offsPreparation and resource planning for long-duration projects
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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jan 19, 2026

341 | Stewart Brand on Maintenance as an Organizing Principle

“1968 Golden Globe competitor who designed low-maintenance vessel and prioritized simplicity in design”

Maintenance as organizing principle for civilizationRight to repair legislation and consumer ownershipSecond law of thermodynamics and entropy management
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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Sep 28, 2025

655: Morgan Housel - The Simple Formula For Happiness, Betting on Others, Gaining Independence & Purpose, Family Vacation Secrets, The Art of Spending Money, & The Death Bed Lesson Every Leader Needs to Hear

“French sailor who quit winning 1968 around-the-world race to sail to Tahiti; example of internal benchmark and rejecting external validation”

Psychology of Money and Spending BehaviorFinancial Independence and Personal FreedomPurpose-Driven Life and Work
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