Episode Appearances
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
“Foundational work on institutions and social norms as constraints that enable trust and collective prosperity”
Constraints and CreativityDecision-Making and SatisficingScientific Research Integrity
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Pablo Torre Finds Out · Apr 10, 2026
Bobbleheads on Spikes: The (Selfish) Case for Rules, with David Epstein
“Foundational economist whose institutional framework argues rules precede innovation and prosperity”
Institutional Economics and Douglas North's FrameworkNBA Salary Cap Violations and Steve Ballmer InvestigationAI Copyright Infringement and Anthropic Settlement
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Freakonomics Radio · Mar 6, 2026
666. This Is How Progress Happens
“Mokir's mentor and teacher who warned that institutions can deteriorate unlike monotonically improving technology”
Economic History and Long-Term Growth DriversCulture vs. Institutions in Economic DevelopmentTechnological Progress and Innovation Ecosystems
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