Scarcity (book)
Topic
Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much is a 2013 book by behavioral economist Sendhil Mullainathan and psychologist Eldar Shafir. The book explores how the psychological experience of scarcity—whether of time, money, or social connection—affects human decision-making and cognitive capacity, often perpetuating cycles of poverty and stress.
2 episodes featuring Scarcity (book)
Modern Wisdom
Evolutionary experts debunk the biggest myths of modern dating apps
Understanding the evolutionary drivers behind attraction helps separate online dating anxiety from the reality of human mating behavior.
Aug 6, 2026 · 2h 7m
Dwarkesh Podcast
Historian Ada Palmer dismantles the myth of Machiavelli as a teacher of evil
Understanding the true context behind Machiavelli's writings reveals how Renaissance geopolitics, book scarcity, and early printing shaped modern political philosophy.
Jun 16, 2026 · 2h 8m