Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this episode of Functional Philosophy, I answer the following question:

00:48 - "Given that using reason is a choice, which is not guaranteed to be made by everyone, is it not valid to consider irrational behaviour in economic models?"

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