Our Opinions Are Correct

By Our Opinions Are Correct

Science fiction explains our messed-up economy

S1 E33

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Published June 06, 2019 11:24am

We talk to economist Noah Smith about how different theories of economics show up in science fiction -- and how economics is also an exercise in speculative worldbuilding. How do ideas about "rational actors" make their way into space operas, and why is everyone so obsessed with game theory? Plus what is the deal with Ayn Rand? 

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