Russ mistook a stranger for his son, revealing how easily our minds fill in blanks with false certainty.
In this 1000th episode monologue, host Russ Roberts reflects on nearly 20 years of EconTalk, sharing insights on the podcast's origins, evolution from debate to conversation, and key lessons learned from guests. He discusses using ChatGPT for this episode, his shift in audience understanding, and personal stories that highlight themes of humility and self-deception.
