Question of the Day

147. Why Is There Still World Hunger?


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A QOD Twitter follower asks, "Seeing as how our ancestors have lived off the land for thousands of years, why is there severe hunger in parts of the world today?" James insists that the problem is caused by humans having been dominated by another species on the planet. Stephen is hesitant to accept James' answer, but eventually finds compelling evidence to bolster his theory. Our hosts also tackle the political costs of trying to fight famine, and come up with solutions involving cryptocurrencies, steak-like substances, and tax amnesty to fight corruption.
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Question of the DayBy Stephen J. Dubner, James Altucher and Earwolf