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The myth of absolute freedom
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:50:00
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 08:00:00
Description:

Sean talks with writer David Epstein about why unlimited freedom and endless choice often make us less creative, less focused, and less fulfilled. They discuss the hidden power of constraints, the psychology of attention, why humans struggle with too many options, and how useful limits can help us do better work and live more meaningful lives.

Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling) 
Guest: David Epstein (@DavidEpstein)

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