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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Summary

The episode discusses Tony Hsieh, a billionaire CEO known for his work with Zappos, and his efforts to build communities in Las Vegas and Park City, Utah. It explores how his goals of creating connections led to unexpected personal challenges like isolation and addiction.

Key Facts

  • Tony Hsieh was the CEO of Zappos.
  • He focused on creating community networks in Las Vegas and Park City, Utah.
  • His efforts aimed at building connections resulted in personal challenges.
  • The episode covers themes of isolation and addiction.
  • The program contains scenes with strong language and potentially upsetting content.
  • Support resources are available for those experiencing distress, as noted on the BBC's website.

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