Phishing for Phools by George A. Akerlof & Robert J. Shiller Summary
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Nobel Prize winners Akerlof and Shiller expose how free markets exploit our psychological weaknesses. Endorsed by economist Dani Rodrik as "fun but serious," this eye-opening work challenges Adam Smith's invisible hand theory. Discover why your rational choices might actually be carefully engineered traps.
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When Warren Buffett calls a book one of his top reads, it deserves attention. "Phishing for Phools" reveals a counterintuitive truth: the same free markets that create remarkable prosperity also systematically exploit our psychological vulnerabilities. This isn't because businesses are evil, but because competitive pressures make exploitation inevitable. If one company doesn't capitalize on our weaknesses, another will. The result is what Nobel Prize-winning economists George Akerlof and Robert Shiller call "phishing equilibrium" - wherever exploitable weaknesses exist, markets naturally produce actors who take advantage of them. Think about Cinnabon strategically placing outlets in airports and malls, pumping artificial cinnamon scent through ventilation systems to catch hungry travelers at their most vulnerable. Their 880-calorie indulgences are conveniently marketed behind cheerful slogans like "Life Needs Frosting." Their success - over 750 bakeries worldwide - demonstrates how markets automatically exploit human vulnerabilities. If the Komens hadn't founded Cinnabon, someone else inevitably would have. This same pattern repeats across industries, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of manipulation that shapes entire market structures.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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