Podcst

35. David Epstein Knows Something About Almost Everything

People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

August 15, 2026

Show Notes

He’s been an Arctic scientist, a sports journalist, and is now a best-selling author of science books. His latest, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, makes the argument that early specialization does not give you a head start in life. David and Steve talk about why frustration is a good sign, and why the 10,000-hour rule is definitely not a rule. This episode originally aired on July 9th, 2021st.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

35. David Epstein Knows Something About Almost Everything — Podcst