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Hace 5 días · A few weeks ago, the new CEO of Wendy’s announced that the company would be installing new digital menu displays that would allow “dynamic pricing” — that is, changing the price of products in real time. A minor backlash erupted, and Wendy’s patiently explained that they would, of course, not be charging higher prices in busy times.
Hace 4 días · In this crossover episode of Cautionary Tales and The Happiness Lab, Tim Harford and Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos tell the story of Stalin's curious, calendar-reshaping experiment. They explore what it can teach us about time off even today, and why the holidays matter so very much.
Hace 3 días · Netflix has a big new show named after and inspired by a classic problem in astrophysics, 'The Three Body Problem', where predicting the course and orbits of three or more celestial bodies proves ...
Hace 5 días · Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday.
Hace 4 días · Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford. Home. Episodes. Listen now. The Fan Who Infected a Movie Star. Tragedy can be averted if we appeal to the better parts of human nature. Show more. 12 April...
Hace 5 días · Labour and Tories set to trade blows over Britain’s rising tax burden. Opposition will accuse government of leaving families £870 a year worse off by the end of decade. April 3 2024. Philanthropy.
Hace 4 días · Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday. Twitter: @pushkinpods. Language: English. Website: https://www.pushkin.fm. Episodes.
