James and Martha vs the Replacement Rate

It Always Gets Done

On the productivity hazards of knowing yourself too well

James and Martha vs the Replacement Rate

We discuss whether having children is good, bad, or just inevitable if the World Cup goes well. A budding astrophysicist explains protostars to four-year-olds.

Not Me Though

2 seasons in and the crew remains undefeated in wasting our listeners' time. This week: mandatory statistics requirements, the case for & against extended lives (feat. modern day Genghis Khan), and why parenting courses might be a bad idea.

Appendix Donor

A reasonably coherent conversation about the multiplier effect, and the gap between what you do and what you convince others to do. The same logic applies to vegetarianism, advocacy, and seat belt diplomacy in the Balkans.

Fish Employees (bonus)

We read the worst LinkedIn posts we could find. A fish. And a chicken.