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The taming of the shrewd: how do we rationally agree to disagree? In this podcast, Nick, Peter, Chris, and Fraser discuss the finer details of polite polemics, courteous clashes, and respectful repartees. Whether a code of conduct or dangerous hand-washing, they delve into the fundamentals of agreeing to disagree: from group identity and global significance to cultural pressure and mutual benefit. A few things we mentioned in this podcast: - Aumann’s Agreement Theorem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aumann%27s_agreement_theorem For more information on Aleph Insights visit our website https://alephinsights.com or to get in touch about our podcast email [email protected]
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The taming of the shrewd: how do we rationally agree to disagree? In this podcast, Nick, Peter, Chris, and Fraser discuss the finer details of polite polemics, courteous clashes, and respectful repartees. Whether a code of conduct or dangerous hand-washing, they delve into the fundamentals of agreeing to disagree: from group identity and global significance to cultural pressure and mutual benefit. A few things we mentioned in this podcast: - Aumann’s Agreement Theorem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aumann%27s_agreement_theorem For more information on Aleph Insights visit our website https://alephinsights.com or to get in touch about our podcast email [email protected]
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