Episode 639: How Constraints Make Us Better (with David Epstein)

The Bittersweet Life by Katy Sewall/Tiffany Parks

Jul 27, 202601:05:07Society & Culture

Today we sit down with David Epstein, environmental scientist, investigative journalist, and author of the new book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better . He joins us for a special interview to discuss a moder...

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