David Epstein · 2026
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
None yet.
The author, or a host talking with the author, discusses the book. Not counted as an endorsement.
“Our topic for today is his latest book, Inside the Box, How Constraints Make Us Better. David, welcome back…”
Why: It offers an emotional reframe for people asked to do more with less and helps clarify priorities.
David Epstein, Guest on EconTalkThinking Inside the Box (with David Epstein)
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