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An unscripted talk about what’s on my mind and my current projects. From the creative field, the business world, or everyday life. Throughout my life, I’ve felt an urge to create. So far it feels forced, like I need to churn out content. Over time, things become repetitive, and I lose interest. The purpose of this podcast is for me to create what I want, when I want. It allows me to find what I like creating, what I am good at, and to see what people want to hear. It frees me from the pressure of uploading to please an algorithm.

It was Adam Smith (1723 - 1790) who first established economics as a separate branch of knowledge, and many would say his work has never been surpassed. The Wealth of Nations, which appeared in 1776, is the definitive text for all who believe that economic decisions are best left to markets, not governments. At the heart of Smith’s doctrine is an optimistic view of the effects of self-interest.

From the bestselling and award-winning author of ‘An English Affair’, a dazzlingly original thematic biography which throws fresh light on the greatest economist of the twentieth century. John Maynard Keynes saved Britain from financial crisis twice over the course of two World Wars, and...