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The myth of absolute freedom

The Ezra Klein Show by Vox Media Podcast Network

May 18, 202650:00News & Politics

Sean talks with writer David Epstein about why unlimited freedom and endless choice often make us less creative, less focused, and less fulfilled. They discuss the hidden power of constraints, the psychology of attention...

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The myth of absolute freedom is an episode from The Ezra Klein Show by Vox Media Podcast Network. Sean talks with writer David Epstein about why unlimited freedom and endless choice often make us less creative, less focused, and less fulfil...

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Published May 18, 2026, 50:00 long, audio available.