Russ Roberts
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President, Shalem College, Jerusalem (https://t.co/UANwVRygS3) Research Fellow @hooverinst https://t.co/AYz1OyVbAw, https://t.co/zxKUYrpCUR
Joined May 2009
My new book, WILD PROBLEMS comes out August 9--how to face the big life decisions that define us, decisions where so-called rationality either misleads or is irrelevant. Pre-order now:
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Algorithms and apps analyze data and tell you how to beat the traffic, what books to buy, what music to listen to, and even who to date—often with great results. But what do you do when you face the...
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I was interviewed about the Pattern by EconTalk:
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A world-class physicist makes a shocking claim: across 2,500 years and every kind of society, there has been a recurring moral exception carved out just for Jews–the idea that hurting Jews is, in...
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And here are some thoughts provoked by the insights of @DavidDeutschOxf:
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TWOE: I spoke with @DavidDeutschOxf on what he calls The Pattern--the willingness of people to legitimize the harming of Jews. Deeply troubling. Deeply thought-provoking.
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Podcast Episode · EconTalk · 12/22/2025 · 1h 26m
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Something that’s not obvious to me. Why is it that if a clothing retailer has a clearance rack, the items are more likely to be sizes like XXL than, say, M?
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We'll be hosting a discussion with the great @faisalalmutar on the future of foreign aid this morning at 11am ET. Don't miss this. Join us!!
THURSDAY: Faisal Al Mutar, Ideas Beyond Borders "The Future of Aid: Rethinking Assistance in an Era of Global Change." A conversation w/Max DeGregorio (@MilkenInstitute) & Jen Murtazashvili (@cgmpitt). 📆December 18 ⏰11:00 AM ET 📌Zoom Register here: https://t.co/7wkwJG72KU
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Many people hate to ask others for money. They consider it a form of begging. My take is different. My perspective is from Aristotle.
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“We can’t turn off our menorahs!” This interview made me cry. 😢 Every Jewish person needs to watch this.
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Yuval Levin, in a tribute to Norman Podhoretz, makes an astute point about our culture: https://t.co/hXmFfaNpAq
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Let’s not combat antisemitism. We need to fight those who hate us and would do us harm. The rest, alas, is theater.
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Coming to EconTalk soon.
Pub date in 1 month; preorder now | The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us by Rebecca Goldstein.
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Do we steer our lives, or does our wiring steer us? Kevin Mitchell tells Russ Roberts why free will is real, how evolution made us agents, and why emotions like guilt and regret shape who we become. @WiringTheBrain @EconTalker
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Sleigh the season with the most personal gift around. Get them a Cameo video!
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I consumed Mr. Rogers’s Neighborhood through the eyes of my brother who is ten years younger than I am. I was a teenager. I didn’t particularly like the show. Was there anything more square than Mr. Roger’s? When Rogers won an Emmy in 1997 it was said to be for his building up of
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The sails of the Sydney Opera House have tonight lit up with a Menorah, in message of love and resilience in the wake of the Bondi terror massacre. Quite a contrast to the mob of hate, who descended there calling for Jewish blood two days after Oct 7 attack.
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Tweet of the day.
The reason you're waiting for an answer to this is because you live in the time zone for idiots who don't understand time zones.
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A dark day for the Jewish people and the world. We must defend ourselves and above all, spread light. Don’t cower. Spread light, instead. Start tonight by lighting physical candles for the holiday. But then seek truth, speak truth, and make the world better. That’s our job.
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With Full Self-Driving Supervised engaged, you're 7x less likely to be involved in an accident
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Superb analysis of the Arab-Israeli conflict from @Mr_Andrew_Fox : Colonialism and the framing of Israel
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Would you be interested in an EconTalk book club on The Iliad?
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