The Power of Nothing to Lose – Ep 92 with William L. Silber

Read Learn Live Podcast by Jon Menaster : Lover of Literature

Sep 7, 202151:34Health

Following books by Malcolm Gladwell and Dan Ariely, noted economics professor William L. Silber explores the Hail Mary effect, from its origins in sports to its applications to history, nature, politics, and business. A...

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