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Optimization is the driving principle of our modern world. We now can manufacture, transport, and organize things more cheaply and faster than ever. Optimized models underlie everything from airline schedules to dating site matches. We strive for efficiency in our daily lives, obsessed with productivity and optimal performance. How did a mathematical concept take on such outsize cultural shape? And what is lost when efficiency is gained? Optimal Illusions traces the fascinating history of optimization from its roots in America’s founding principles to its modern manifestations.

This book explains why meaningful innovation naturally emerges from deliberate inefficiency and how large corporations can harness the power of small teams—startups—to drive radical change through systematic experimentation.

In Time Anxiety, New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau offers actionable advice, personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections that empower listeners to break free from the cycle of time-related stress. Weaving together eye-opening research on time perception, executive function and avoidance, he offers a bold path for redefining our relationship with the clock. Time Anxiety is the essential guide for anyone looking to escape the constant pressure of doing more and, instead, focus on being more.

Two NYC professionals have multiple discussions on being black and brown in the workplace. Adapting to corporate America and navigating every micro aggression. Not so much an attack on Diversity & Inclusion, but venting our frustrations on how far D&I has to go.

In this provocative talk, Osho starts with our assumption that we are interested, maybe even passionately interested, in knowing the truth - and he tears it to shreds. He goes back in history with razor sharp clarity to illustrate our long-time avoidance of the truth, and our need to hide out in illusion.

Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don’t have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth, and Blockbuster. The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It’s a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization.

Conversations dedicated to bringing passion, community, and fun to the safety industry.

Join Audrey Murphy, an experienced real estate agent, as she pulls back the curtain on the real estate world. This podcast offers insights for agents, buyers, and sellers, covering everything from building successful careers to creating lasting relationships. Audrey shares real stories, lessons learned, and strategies for thriving in the ever-changing market. Tune in for actionable tips and inspiring stories that reveal the truths behind the illusions of real estate. New episodes every other week!

The employee of today is an anxious and scared individual. At the heart of the employee’s problem, are expectations that can no longer be fulfilled by employers in the current economic environment. I call these expectations "The Employment Illusion”. In this audiobook, Prof. Ngarua analysis the adopted cultures that have made employees unable to transition, and how both employees and employers can change these cultures to allow for a better outcome for both.