David Epstein is a scientist-turned-investigative journalist, author of “Range,” and one of the most rigorous thinkers working today. We discuss his new book “Inside the Box,” constraints as the engine of creativity, the satisficing framework, goal-setting versus opportunistic pivots, and more. READ MORE 👉🏼 http://bit.ly/richroll985 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉🏼https://bit.ly/betterhelp2025rrp Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼https://www.rivian.com WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉🏼https://www.join.whoop.com/Roll Birch: For 27% off ALL mattresses👉🏼https://bit.ly/birchliving Freaks of Nature: High-performance everyday essentials–deodorant, sunscreen, hydration, and more. Use code RICHROLL to save 20%👉🏼https://bit.ly/FreaksofNatureRRP Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼https://www.richroll.com/sponsors 00:00:00 Start 00:04:44 Resistance to Changing Minds 00:09:01 Misreading Scientific Research 00:09:36 Nutrition Data Dredging 00:11:15 Trust in Experts Declining 00:12:59 Science Improving Over Time 00:15:23 Marginal Gains Culture 00:18:21 Influencer Culture Impact 00:19:31 Magness and Nike Project 00:22:42 Range Versus Constraints 00:24:55 Applying Constraints in Life 00:27:24 Constraints and Boredom 00:28:02 Anomie and Social Norms 00:31:51 AD BREAK 00:38:31 NASA Art Music Examples 00:43:42 Everyday Life Constraints 00:45:03 Attention Multitasking Stress 00:47:40 Satisficing Versus Maximizing 00:51:28 Shipping Work Avoid Paralysis 00:54:12 Creativity Through Familiarity 01:00:13 Persuasion and Familiarity 01:01:53 AD BREAK 01:05:28 Paradox of Choice 01:10:52 Journalism and Truth 01:17:12 Institutions and Trust 01:20:03 Civility in Discourse 01:22:10 Shared Stories Cohesion 01:24:08 Small Experiments Change 01:26:50 Constraints and Happiness 01:39:40 Goals Versus Pivots 01:46:10 Becoming a Writer 01:48:35 Struggles with Constraints 01:56:11 Limits of Constraints Continued 02:01:29 Decisiveness Versus Optimization 02:03:45 Mindset Shift on Constraints LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast