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Our loss of wisdom - Barry Schwartz

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Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for "practical wisdom" as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world.

As we increasingly turn to rules and incentives, what is chipped away and deprives us of the opportunity to learn from our improvisations?

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