52. How Much Should We Be Able to Customize Our World?
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2468, who do we appreciate? Angela, Angela, Angela. I'm Angela Duckworth. I'm Steven Dubner. And you're listening to the United States.
Today on the show, how will the rising demand for customized products shape the future of our society? With too many jams and too many kinds of nuts. Also, does multitasking actually increase productivity? Even though I'm pretty focused on speaking with Angela Duckworth.
I'm also breathing and sitting. I'm probably digesting. Angela, I want to ask you a question that's inspired by some of the listener emails we receive for Free Konomics Radio. Sounds good. So a typical email might read something like, I love your show, but if you ever do this again.
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